Make This Portable Solar Powered Generator: A Survivalist Must-Have!

 

Larger, gasoline powered generators are clunky, heavy, smelly and noisy. Sometimes, a smaller, quieter, less obnoxious alternative to charge cell phones or power a radio, is not only preferred, but it could be critical, depending on your situation.

Read below to see how you can make a solar powered generator that meets the needs of smaller electronic equipment and does not break the bank.

 

This was my first foray into solar power, and I wanted to share this with you to show how easy it can be done, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to get your hands dirty with solar power.

My Requirements

First up I made a list of my requirements;

1.    Has to be portable – large deep cycle batteries were out unless I wanted to drag a trolly with me and that would pose a problem fitting it into the car.

2.    Has to power anything that requires a USB and/or DC connection – I didn’t need to power any A/C appliances such as a refrigerator or a television.

3.    Should look inconspicuous and not out of place in a home, car or tent – this project was also for post SHTF moments and I wanted to have it to hand without guests asking questions.

Here is what I came up with – the finished product.

My discrete Portable Solar Generator – using a simple toolbox!

What follows is a list of materials and tools used to construct. (note – all of the products were purchased via Ebay UK, the same or similar can be had from Ebay.com)

Materials List
•    4x Power Sonic 12v 7ah Deep Cycle Batteries
•    36x A Grade Solar Cells (inc Flux Pen, Tabbing Wire & Bus Wire)
•    20″ Tool Box
•    Hella Socket & Plug
•    12v DC Socket
•    12 AWG Wire Black (2m)
•    12 AWG Wire Red (2m)
•    Inline Fuse Holder
•    10amp PWM Charge Controller
•    Digital Watt Meter (Battery Power Analyser)
•    100x Male & Female Spade Connectors
•    4m 5mm Wide Bus Wire
•    8m Tabbing Wire
•    2x Blue LED Rocker Switch
•    2x Red Rocker Switch
•    Chocolate Block Connector
•    2.4w 12v Trickle Charger

A discreet, portable generator for charging equipment and tools that are not massive power hogs is a vital necessity in some settings.

Keeping your cell phone charged when the power has gone out, for instance, is a critical need that can be hard to accommodate. This quiet, solar paneled generator is perfect for those types of situations – and it is fairly inexpensive as well as able to be easily stored for when you need it!

For more information on taking the materials above and constructing the generator, visit Prepperzine.

 


*

*

Top