A 'World First' Solar RV Awning Enables More Affordable Off-Grid Living
A California-based energy firm developed an auto-retracting solar awning system that allows owners to live off-grid for days.
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A California-based energy firm developed an auto-retracting solar awning system that allows owners to live off-grid for days.
RV rooftop space is in high demand by vents, air conditioners, skylights and other components. So Xponent Power bypasses the roof and builds solar panels into a smart retractable awning that delivers shade and up to 1,200 watts of charging at camp.
Most people are aware of the troubles you can encounter while out and about in an RV. One big hurdle is the need for off-grid electric power.
All RVs need an awning and solar power, so why not combine these two? This simple, ingenious idea led to the creation of Xpanse, a solar awning that boasts about being the first of its kind in the world. And it’s smart, too.
The 1.2 kW solar awning can be retracted automatically in the event of adverse weather conditions. The patented technology, developed by Xponent Power, may enable a wide range of additional applications