Singapore-based renewable energy developer Equator Renewables Asia (ERA) has introduced SolarBox, a containerized solar power system designed for rapid deployment at industrial sites, remote locations and temporary installations.

The system integrates 235 kW to 250 kW of PV capacity into a standard 40-foot high-cube shipping container. Once transported to a site, the preassembled solar array unfolds to approximately 120 meters in length using linked folding PV tables mounted on a roller-wheel chassis.

According to the manufacturer, a two-person crew can deploy the system in less than three hours, with deployment taking approximately two hours under suitable conditions. The design minimizes the need for conventional foundations and allows the installation to be relocated when land-use requirements change.

Each SolarBox incorporates 368 n-type TOPCon bifacial solar modules rated at 640 W, providing approximately 235.5 kW of DC capacity in the reference configuration. The modules measure 2,382 mm × 1,134 mm × 30 mm and come with a 25-year power warranty.

The system features two 100 kW inverters in its standard configuration, providing 200 kW of AC output. The manufacturer’s specifications also list 115 kW inverter options. The electrical architecture supports 400 V three-phase output at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, with integrated DC and AC protection, surge protection, grounding, remote monitoring and energy metering.

ERA said the system is designed to operate in grid-connected and off-grid configurations, with optional integration of battery energy storage systems and diesel generators. Its prewired architecture allows connection to a site’s electrical infrastructure through a single AC connection point, reducing the amount of electrical installation work required on site.

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