The Solartainer Makes Solar Power Possible Almost Anywhere

Date: 16/08/24

Solar power is growing fast in the UK, in both domestic and commercial settings. More and more people are turning their roof space into an energy generator by adding solar panels to supplement their traditional electricity supplies from the National Grid.

Government statistics for May 2024 show that the UK had an impressive 16.8gigawatts of solar generation capacity installed across the country. This was up by 5.9% from the year before and has grown by an astonishing 17,800% from 2010, when Britain’s solar capacity was just 0.0937gigawatts.

More than 14,000 installations are being put in place every month, adding around 60megawatts of capacity. This is building steadily towards the Government target of 70gigawatts by 2035 as we strive for net zero.

How can you bring solar to temporary sites?

Fitting solar panels to the roof of your office block or warehouse is all very well, but for many companies, their workplace is simply not that permanent. Construction sites, road and rail projects, and even festivals and temporary art and theatre installations, just don’t have the standard infrastructure or roof spaces to support traditional solar panels.

So how can these businesses benefit from the clean, free energy of solar power? And how can they play their part in cutting CO2 emissions from diesel generators and fighting climate change?

The Solartainer delivers portable solar power

The Solartainer from Think Hire solves this problem in a simple, versatile and fully portable way. An industry first hybrid solar power generator, it can be used as a direct replacement for diesel generators up to 110kVA.

The Solartainer is the only adaptable and scalable hybrid solar power generator for sale or hire in the UK, and it can be deployed almost anywhere. The container-style construction makes it easy to transport to even the most remote sites, from trackside to roadside, brand new construction sites to temporary festivals.

A range to suit all demands

Flexible and versatile, the Solartainer can deliver exactly the power you need, exactly where you need it. We’ve built on the success of this unique solar powered generator and can now offer a range of sizes to suit all installations and meet all power demands. The Solartainer is available in four sizes:

• Solartainer S – peak power 30kVA, battery capacity 19.2kWh
• Solartainer M – peak power 50kVA, battery capacity 24kWh
• Solartainer L – peak power 80kVA, battery capacity 38.4kWh
• Solartainer XL – peak power 110kVA, battery capacity 72kWh

What’s more, the Solartainer solar powered generator can be scaled to meet your needs, by linking units, to deliver all the energy your site needs.

For an additional boost, you can add the innovative Solar Skyframe to almost any flat roof, delivering an extra 3-5kW. These can also be linked, like the Solartainer, to increase output.

Supplying solar energy with complete confidence

One of the biggest concerns with solar energy installations is their ability to deliver power on dull days, during the shorter days of winter, and overnight. Here’s where the Solartainer solar powered generator really shines. Not only does it utilise the very latest solar panel technology, to enable it to generate power on even the dullest of days, it also has a built-in diesel generator to provide peace of mind back up when battery reserves run low.

This supplementary power supply will keep the lights on 24/7, while also keeping your fuel bills down to a fraction of what they would be for an all-diesel generator rig.

Making solar power accessible for all

If you think your business can’t enjoy the savings, and the environmental benefits, of Britain’s rapidly growing solar power revolution, then Think Hire will make you think again.

Get in touch with our team today and see how easily, and affordably, you could bring the benefits of Solartainer solar powered generators to your project, whatever the location, whatever the energy demands.

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