Solar Carpet Roll Array

Thanks to Roll-Array, we’ll soon see alternative energy in places you’d never expect, like a deserted beach. Renovagen’s photovoltaic array rolls out like carpet, and can be easily transported by a standard 4×4 vehicle. When attached to the back of the vehicle, these flexible solar panels – capable of generating up to generate up to 100kWp – are pulled out of a spool and cover the ground in minutes. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Solar Carpet Roll Array
Solar Carpet Roll Array
Solar Carpet Roll Array
Solar Carpet Roll Array

“A standard rigid solar field takes 22 hours of man-power to install, while the thin, flexible sheets roll out in just 2 minutes. Once spread onto the ground, the panels can be bolted or staked to withstand winds of over 80 mph. After just five minutes of installation by two people, the panels are ready to generate solar power. Batteries and inverters are attached to the base of the panels,” reports Inhabitat.

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