PowerCube pop-up solar generator provides relief to disaster-struck areas

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It was seven years ago that Ecosphere Technologies revealed its first iteration of a self-contained relief unit to provide power, water and shelter to disaster-struck areas. The company has since been busy refining the system's form and function and now announces the completion of what it says to be the world's largest deployable solar power generator. Capable of generating 15 kW of electricity, PowerCube is transported as a standard shipping container and can morph into a shelter, water treatment plant and communications base all with a push of a button. .. Continue Reading PowerCube pop-up solar generator provides relief to disaster-struck areas



Section: Environment



Tags: Communications, Disasters, Electricity, Shelter, Shipping Container, Solar Power, Water



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