摘要 |
A retractable flexible solar panel structure 3 comprises a plurality of thin film photovoltaic panels mounted on a flexible substrate; a spool 30 attached to a portion of the flexible solar panel structure 3 and around which the flexible solar panel structure 3 can be rolled; power cabling 58,60 integrated into the flexible solar panel structure 3 for transmitting power from the photovoltaic panels to the spool-end of the flexible solar panel structure 3; and a transportable container 7 (eg a shipping container) in which the spool 30 is mounted. The mobile solar power can be rapidly deployed to disaster areas and for military applications. The solar power plant can also be used to provide power for off grid applications such as remotely situated telecommunications equipment. |