Modular Energy Generating Appliance (MEGA)
The MEGA is a Solar Array System in the Form of a Carport, Composed of:
A Foldable Rectangular Framework with a Baseplate Laying Flat on Top
High-Power Bifacial PV Panels Mounted to the Top and on the Sides of the Framework
Retractable/Removable Caster Wheels to Easily Transport the Carport
Ground Anchors to Firmly Anchor the System to the Floor
Integrated EV Charger and Standard 240 V - 40 A Outlet
Advantages:
Allows to Leverage Previously Untapped Surfaces - Parking Areas - to Generate Clean, Reliable, and Cost-Efficient Energy in a 100% Distributed Manner
Can be Used to Charge Electric Vehicles (EVs) with its Integrated Charger, or to Supply Electricity for a Multitude of Purposes, Including Military Applications
Can Work With or Without Batteries to Serve as a Deployable Backup Generator During Power Outages
Can be Setup/Torn Down in Under 30 Minutes by a Single Person
System can be Easily and Quickly Scaled Up or Down for Energy Needs
Portability Enables to Install Beyond Building Codes and Setback Restrictions
Enables a Short Break-Even Point of ~6 Years and Permits to Save Nearly 70% per kWh Compared to Fossil Fuels
The MEGA Provides Mobile, Easy to Setup, Plug-In Solar Arrays, Scalable in 5 kW (DC) Increments for Grid-Tied and Off-Grid Applications in Fixed and Expeditionary Use Cases
