Solartainer Versatile

The peak varies by model. From 30kVA (Solartainer S) to 50 kVA (Solartainer M), 80 kVA (Solartainer L) and 110 kVA (Solartainer XL). Weights range from 3500kg to 5500kg. The unit can be relocated using a forklift, a lorry-mounted crane or flatbed vehicles.

Yes. As the name suggests, the Solartainer Versatile has a compact design based on a standard 20ft (6.09m) by 8ft (2.44m), heights vary from 2.74m to 3.04m, so it can be transported easily. Think Hire will deliver, position, install and commission your Solartainer to any suitable location to energise your project with off-grid power.

Solartainers harvest free, renewable solar power during daylight hours and store it in lithium-ion batteries, then redeploy the solar energy and battery power to your project. This significantly reduces generator runtime and fuel costs, with the backup generator only running to support battery charging. Average fuel savings are around 70-80% or more.

For the most part, yes. Solartainers operate silently while harvesting and storing solar energy, and are also silent when they are releasing this power. They only create noise for the short periods when the back-up generator is operating to top up the battery. The Solartainer can also be controlled and quiet time can be configured to suit the clients requirements and facilitate specific silent run times. This makes them ideal for sites operating in noise sensitive environments, such as residential and nature reserves.

Yes. Direct sunshine is not required to stimulate the photovoltaic effect in solar panels. Solar technology works using daylight, not sunshine, so it works on both overcast days and in the winter months. However the amount of energy generated will vary depending on the overall brightness, with sunny days creating the most energy.

Yes. Solartainers can be synchronised to meet your exact site power requirements. The team at Think Hire will work with you to audit your site energy needs and design a sustainable, affordable hybrid power system to match.

A Solartainer comprises a set of solar panels to harvest renewable solar energy, racks of lithium-ion batteries to store this energy, a series of inverters and a backup generator to top up the battery when power levels run low. Units also incorporate pioneering intelligent remote energy monitoring and management software to optimise performance, improve efficiency and a range of standard connections for delivering their power.

Solartainers are based on standard 20ft containers, and measure 20ft (6.09m) long by 8ft (2.44m) wide. The height varies from 8ft (2.46m) for the S model, 9ft (2.74m) for the M and L models and 10ft (3.04m) for the XL model.

Yes. Solartainers are designed to be a direct replacement for diesel generators on off-grid sites and can provide dependable, equivalent power using up to 80% less fuel, with far fewer emissions. Solartainers are also available with HVO, LPG, clean-burning glycerine-powered generators as well as hydrogen generators.

Not as the primary power source, the standard backup generators can use diesel, HVO, LPG, glycerin or hydrogen, whichever meets the client's requirements. The solar hybrid set-up reduces diesel use by up to 80%, cutting costs and emissions. The alternative fuels listed above also further reduce your emissions

Yes. Solartainer Versatile solar hybrid generators are available for hire or to purchase outright from Think Hire. There are benefits to both, and the right option for your company will depend on how often you need off-grid energy, as well as your capacity to store and transport the units.