 Nomads Go
Solar
GO Solar Company designed and constructed portable solar energy
equipment for the UCLA expedition to Mongolia. The exotic expedition
included an extended journey across desolate and remote expanses
of land with a group of nomadic families.
Professor Francisco Gil-White used his solar system to power
a laptop computer and to recharge batteries as well as lighting
in his tent at night. Upon completion of the expedition the solar
energy equipment was inherited by the nomads. The recipients
of the solar equipment have a source of portable electricity
that has proven useful for lighting as well as powering small
appliances including battery chargers, shortwave radios and fans.
The solar equipment performed well and requests have been made
to supply more systems to Mongolia.
Components
A basic portable solar electric system is comprised of:
1 Siemens SP36 (36 watt solar panel)
1 Specialty Concepts ASC 12/4 solar charge controller
1 Concorde 33 amp hour sealed AGM battery
1 PROwatt inverter with European current output.
1 12 volt light
All components were pre-assembled and connected, and heat-shrink
tubing was used on all connections for safety and longevity.
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