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Rent the Solar Power Trailer
Pure, Portable Power
IPS
Solar and the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) have
joined efforts to build the most versatile power supply in the state.
The Solar Power Trailer is both an educational tool and a fully
functioning power source that can provide quiet, clean, renewable
power to any site.
The 8 solar panels on the side and roof of
the trailer use thin film silicon technology, which works well in
partly shaded areas and is virtually unbreakable, making the trailer
great for over-the-road hauling from site to site. The panels, combined
with 16 deep-cycle batteries, provide power equal to that of a 4,000-watt
generator.
Up to 22 kilowatt-hours of electrical power
can be stored, making it ideal for one- or two-day events. In addition
to providing solar powered electricity, the trailer has the ability
to charge itself from the utility grid or put power back into the
grid (utility permission required).
Examples of What the Trailer Can Power
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A concert for 5,000 people |
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A small carnival |
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Up to 25 trade show booths |
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Temporary telecomm sites |
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About 5 concession stands |
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About 200 laptop computers |
Trailer Specifications
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PV array rating 1.6 kW |
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2 Trace SW4024 inverters (4
kW at 48 volts) |
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Battery bank rating 440 amp-hours = 21,120
kWh |
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40 amp max at 110 vac capacity |
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Usable total battery capacity: 16,896 kWh |
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110-volt 30-amp circuit breaker for larger
concert equipment |
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Approximate trailer weight:
3,000 pounds |
Where the Solar Power Trailer Has Been
Funding
The Solar Power Trailer was funded by the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Renewable Energy Society,
Westwood
Renewables, IPS
Solar, and Bruce Drew. We are still looking for additional donors
to add highlights to the trailer such as large display screens,
a computer, and various educational materials. Contact
us if you'd like to donate to this project.
More Information
Solar
Power Trailer Set-up and Operating Instructions [PDF]
Solar
Power Trailer Information and Use Agreement [PDF]
How to Rent the Solar Power Trailer
Contact David Boyce at (651) 324-1642 or davidb@mnRenewables.org.
Once you've scheduled your Solar Power Trailer rental with David,
please return to this web page and click on the button below to
pay your rental fee securely online via PayPal:
You may also pay your rental fee by sending
a check made payable to "Minnesota Renewable Energy Society"
with "Solar Power Trailer Rental" in the memo to: Minnesota
Renewable Energy Society, Attn: Solar Power Trailer, 2928 5th Avenue
South, Minneapolis, MN 55408.
Availability
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