Emergency Solar Power

Solar Power Generator

Emergency Solar Power - A portable solar generator that includes all of the necessary components in a compact package. Easy to set up and stow away!

Portable Solar Power for Emergencies

emergency solar power
Harvester Solar Powered Generator

Worried about a power loss?

Making smart preparations now will ensure that essential needs can be met for a period of time in the event of a power interruption of any duration.

You could go out and buy a gas or diesel generator and hope that there'll be fuel enough to weather any crisis, but what if fuel is the crisis or what if the crisis lasts for weeks? No matter how big your storage tank is there is a limit to the amount of fossil fuel that can be stored.

To have enough energy for critical functions like communications, water pumping, water purification, lighting, and to power small tools and equipment, you need a reliable and unlimited source of fuel... like sunlight.

The best part of a solar generator is that it can power for an indefinite period of time on thin air... OK maybe not on thin air, but without the constant appetite for fuel.

There are lots of resources available for emergency power, and good ones too, but the cost of ready made systems can be a major deterrent. If you know how to use some basic tools and follow directions you can save a lot of cash by building your own solar emergency power station to keep your electrical essentials functioning.

The Harvester Solar Powered Generator is a generator that produces, converts and distributes, emergency solar power that'll keep the family safe and snug while things get set right again.

This unit has the whole package including charge controller, power center and 80 - 240 (1, 2 or 3 panels) watts of solar panel mounted on a rugged dolly with puncture proof tires for easy maneuverability and set up.

The portability of this unit makes it easy to move into the sunlight and with a flip of the panel to face the sun, the unit begins charging. It fits easily into the trunk of a car and sets up in minutes.

Choose the size that works for you

You choose how much power your unit can potentially output. Obviously, you'll be able to take on bigger tasks with 240 watts of solar cells than from 80 watts. At the same time the unit will be significantly larger and will cost more money.

The basic unit consists of:

80 Watt Solar Panel Upgradable to 240 Watts by adding 2 solar panels.
Power Center Max 600 watts, Surge 1200 Watts, The power center is housed in a durable polyethylene and ABS shell that protects the battery and inner workings. The 15A PWM charge controller has overcharge protection and a crystal clear LCD display.
Output/Input Two - 12v dc lighter socket, two - 12v dc RV-type, 2 input ports - 1 solar and 1 battery.
Inverter 110V / 60HZ, Truesine.
Battery 105 amp hour rated, sealed battery.
Rugged Cart The power center and panels are mounted on a durable frame with puncture proof, go anywhere tires.

How Much is 80 Watts?

If you make and store 80 watts of energy per hour for 6 hours you will have 480 watts of power. That amount of power will run a 100 watt incandescent light bulb for just under 5 hours. A 50 watt bulb would run for around 9 hours, a 25 watt for almost 20.

Of course you'd be loco to be running an energy guzzling incandescent bulb of any wattage with solar energy when super sippers like efficient LED bulbs do such a fine job, this is just to give you an idea how much power we're talking about.

480 watts a day is enough to pump water for an hour, purify water for an hour, charge 2 way radios and have efficient lights for 2 or 3 hours at night.

For water pumping, short periods of water purifying, small electronics (2 way radios, cell phones, etc.) and lights (1 or 2 low voltage lights, LED are best) for a family of 4 an 80 watt generator will be fine.

How you ration your energy hours is up to you. Charge a laptop, run a water purifier, watch a movie, charge electronics, operate power tools and appliances. With 80 watts you can do all of these things... but not all on the same day.

Choosing the Right Emergency Solar Power and Appliances

Solar Hot Water

Not all solar solutions are high tech. Don't forget to buy a Sun Shower when you're setting up your emergency solar power package.

When you're choosing an emergency solar power plant, calculate how much emergency power you'd need daily if your power went out for a week.

You'll get the most bang for your buck with 12v appliances and tools, some of which you can purchase as adjuncts to the Harvester. Add ons include extra battery and up to 2 extra solar panels, A small desk can be bolted onto the back forming office or school space. The water purifier and floodlight options round out your unit into a complete emergency solar power station.