Mobile Robotic Solar Electric Generator (imp-MRSEG)

Why solar generator?

As fuel prices climb, the efficiency and affordability of off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems continue
to increase, making solar-electric power a competitive and smart alternative. Whereas a well-
built fossil fuel generator may last several years, a Solar generator can produce reliable power
for 30 years! This makes trailer-based solar mobile generators not only an environmentally
friendly way of producing power, but also a valuable and wise long-term investment.

The trailer-based solar mobile generators use the highest quality solar panels, batteries, and
accessory equipment on all models. Backed by a 5-year warranty (in addition to component
warranties) these solar mobile generators provide reliable power for decades.

 Clean - No exhaust. No carbon emissions. No oil changes.

 Quiet - Around the jobsite, where communication is a matter of safety, the silent power
generation of a solar mobile generator is even more valuable.

 Reliable - Our trailer-based solar generator doesn’t rely solely on the Sun. This system
can be charged by grid power or with a traditional diesel generator on those days that the
sun doesn’t shine. And with only a handful of moving parts, few things will ever have to
be replaced during the trailer solar generator units’ life.

 Affordable (dostupan) - Even though the original cost for a solar generator is higher than
some petroleum generators, it will save you money in the long run. These units will last
longer, require less maintenance, and don’t rely on increasingly expensive fuel.

 Durable (izdržljiv) - With panels designed to withstand hail one-inch in diameter at 90

mph, industrial-grade forklift batteries and inverters built to stand-up to rugged conditions,
these solar mobile generators will go the distance and perform for decades.

 Safe - These solar generator units pose no threat to the devices you run off of them. You
should never worry about that expensive laptop or power tool.
 Mobile – Our device is mobile and portable. You are able to move it and replace easily
anywhere by use of a standard auto-trailer. You are enabled even to release the trailer
(transporter of device) if need and the generator will still operate being it relies onto four
supporting stabilizers that keep it standing and working properly. The time required to
bring system from the transport mode to the operation mode is only 15 min. One person
can do it oneself.

1 Dr Željko Despotović, dipl. el.ing. 12/23/2017

Centar za robotiku, Institut Mihajlo Pupin – Beograd
Volgina 15, 11060 Beograd, Srbija
E-mail: zeljko.despotovic@pupin.rs
Tel.: 011 / 6776 174, Fax: 011 6776 583
  Remotely controlled – This solar generator unit can be switched on and off remotely as
well as checked for battery capacity, operation time, power released, maximal power,
etc.
 Energy efficient – The device is optimized to acquire maximal solar energy based on
solar tracking system, maximal power point tracking controller and battery storage
capacity designed to support frequent daily use.

Purpose and Technical Specification

Mobile robotic solar generator (Fig. 1), developed in the Mihailo Pupin Institute, is a modern
automated device for electrical power production based on the use of inexhaustible (renewable)
energy of sun. It is intended for individual users, small and medium customers of electrical
power, like alternative resource of off-grid supplying. It has universal purpose and can be used
in household, agriculture, industry, tourism, etc. Solar electric generator is designed to be
autonomous device without connecting to the electrical network (off-grid) and any kind of
construction and energy infrastructure is not required. As such, it is suitable for use on variety of
terrains (rural or urban) where natural conditions for the exploitation of solar energy exist and
there are no conditions for use of electric power infrastructure. It is designed to be steadfast for
various weather conditions – rain, sun and wind (up to 80km/h). Use of device does not require
special training or advanced technical education of operator. User can independently manipulate
the device without assistance and put it from transport to operation mode for approximately 15
minutes. Device satisfies quality and safety standards required for this kind of power devices. It
is produced from the certified industrial components and parts which guarantees an easy and
economical maintenance. Working cycle of the device is 30 years.

Figure 1: Mobile robotic solar electric generator imp-MRSEG in an operation regime

2 Dr Željko Despotović, dipl. el.ing. 12/23/2017

Centar za robotiku, Institut Mihajlo Pupin – Beograd
Volgina 15, 11060 Beograd, Srbija
E-mail: zeljko.despotovic@pupin.rs
Tel.: 011 / 6776 174, Fax: 011 6776 583
 Figure 2: Mobile robotic solar electric generator imp-MRSEG in a transport regime

The imp-MRSG device consists of four basic modules:

 transport module (car trailer, Fig. 2) ,

 mechanical structure (durable metal frame with two-axis robotic mechanism for solar
tracking equipped with three PV panels of 3 x 250 W, lateral stabilizers)
 control and communication block (microcontroller of robotic solar tracking system and
GSM module for remote control and data transmission from the device to the user),
 power energy block (voltage stabilizer, battery charger, battery-block and DC/AC

Mobile solar generators are universal devices and can be used on any terrain where there is a
need for electric power (12V / 24V DC voltage and an AC-220 V) and where conditions for the
use of solar energy exist. They are ideal for use in agriculture as a portable, easy to use, reliable
and robust in operation, requiring no special maintenance other than regular cleaning of panels
from dust, the long service life (over 20 years), produce no noise and do not pollute the nature.
They are recommended for use in both crop farming and fruit growing, as well as in animal
husbandry, beekeeping, fishing, etc… Mobile solar generator as a solution for energy supply,
practically has no alternative in organic food production as it meets the strict environmental
standards of production.

Technical specification

POWER: 2.2kW
PV PANELS: 5 sqm, 3x255W=765Wp
OUTPUT VOLATGE 24VDC, 220V AC
NOMINAL CURRENT: 10A (220VAC)
PEAK CURRENT: 25A (1 sec)
CHARGING TIME: 8h

3 Dr Željko Despotović, dipl. el.ing. 12/23/2017

Centar za robotiku, Institut Mihajlo Pupin – Beograd
Volgina 15, 11060 Beograd, Srbija
E-mail: zeljko.despotovic@pupin.rs
Tel.: 011 / 6776 174, Fax: 011 6776 583
SUPPLEMENT CHARGING ENABLED FROM NETWORK
WEIGHT: 450kg
GPRS-based control
OPERATION RANGE -20 +60C
IP65

4 Dr Željko Despotović, dipl. el.ing. 12/23/2017

Centar za robotiku, Institut Mihajlo Pupin – Beograd
Volgina 15, 11060 Beograd, Srbija
E-mail: zeljko.despotovic@pupin.rs
Tel.: 011 / 6776 174, Fax: 011 6776 583