The Solar Stik - The New Generator

Why choose a Solar Stik™ RECON Pak over other competing Flexible Panel Systems?

The problems with most traditional "flexible solar panel power systems" are that they produce too little power to be truly useful, they require the user to stop in the middle of the day to recharge their appliance or battery, they will often charge only one device at a time, and too often the wrong panel technology is used for the intended application.

The Solar Stik™ Flexi-Panel Paks are the result of a intensive study into traditional portable solar power (flexible panel technologies), real-world field applications, and the integration of Solar Stik's™ innovative approach to
portable power.

The superiority of the Solar Stik™ designs are realized from actual field operations and interaction with the operators.

The RECON Pak is ideal for highly mobile applications where short-duration sun exposure must yield a high power gain, reducing "down-time".

It generates and stores power, which can be transferred to appliances as necessary, day or night.

The Solar Stik™ RECON Pak is a "Medium-duty" flexible solar panel generator.

TWO-Case Solution

The RECON Pak provides the operator with a "two-case" power solution. The four 60 Watt PowerFilm™ Panels, ground securing materials, & 36' cables are stored in a Pelican™ 1520 Case,

and the Power Pak 50.

(shown below)

The PowerFilm™ solar panels can produce up to
ONE Kilowatt-hour of usable power per day.

The Power Pak can store up to
.6 Kilowatt-hour of usable power.

Only the best technologies and equipment are employed in the
RECON Pak. Please visit the following pages to learn more about them and how they will benefit the user better than other similar systems:

Amorphous Silicon vs. CIGS thin-film solar panel technologies

The Power Pak - an Overview

THE RECON PAK OVERVIEW

Potent

The RECON Pak implements multiple, highly-effective solar technologies into a twin case, "easy to use" system requiring nothing more than sunlight to operate.

Versatile

Powerfilm's™ amorphous silicon flexible solar panels and the Power Pak 50 combine to create a "bridge" for the operator, providing greater results, versatility and mobility.

There are three modes of operation when using a Solar Stik™ Flexi-Panel System:

If a load is connected to the Power Pak while the panels are connected and generating power, the power is usually passed through to the appliance load, preserving the “stored” power in the batteries (assuming the battery is already fully charged). This configuration allows the solar panels to produce as much power as is possible given the environmental conditions, and provides the operator the maximum total Watts daily (as much as 1.5 Kilowatt-hours depending on hours of direct sunlight).

The operator can expect “around the clock” operation as long as the total Watt generation meets or exceeds the total Watt consumption on a daily basis. The loads will operate primarily from Solar Power generated during the day, and exclusively from the Power Pak battery during overnight hours. With regular use, the operator learns to balance the “load” and “generation” placed on the System.

INTERMITTENT “BRIDGE” OPERATION – Recharging Power Pak(s) and appliance operation at staggered intervals:

Highly mobile applications require limited “down-time” for the operator. The RECON Pak can be used as a “Bridge” when warranted, generating and storing power quickly during daylight hours and dispensing the power to necessary appliances at staggered intervals (at a time of necessity or convenience).

If no load is operating from the Power Pak(s), the power generated by the solar panels is STORED in the Power Pak(s) battery.

Once the battery is fully charged, the power being generated by the panels is diverted and NOT stored unless additional battery capacity is added, or a load is placed on the system.

The “stored” power can be instantly delegated from Power Pak to appliance(s) when it is more convenient or warranted (such as recharging other equipment during sleep-hours) instead being restricted to “daylight-only” operation.

This model typically results in lower daily totals of Watts available for the operator to use, however, this model also provides the operator with an extremely short “time to recharge” and a power source that is ready when needed, day or night.

“EXPANDED SYSTEM” OPERATION – Additional power generation & storage capabilities for a System:

Weatherproof 12VDC receptacles mounted externally on the Power Pak provide access to power when the case is closed due to inclement weather, or simply as a matter of convenience if the operator is in a hurry.

Unlike the old methods of charging one battery at a time from a flexible solar panel, the RECON PAK can be used to charge multiple devices at once, allowing for shorter down-times.

1. Ruggedness - The PowerFilm™ panel technologies are physically MUCH stronger than other comparative thin-film technologies. The construction of the PowerFilm™ panel is performed using a plastic substrate, yielding lighter weight and increased panel flexibility compared to CIGS. It can handle the abuse and punishment that is often experienced during the "real-world" conditions of military, disaster-relief, and humanitarian operations.

2. Temperature Dependency - With any thin film solar panel, heat is a major factor in the panel's ability to produce power. Compared to amorphous silicon thin-film, the power degradation of CIGS is three times as high, so for every degree that the temperature of the photovoltaic cell rises, the panel loses three times the power output as compared to the amorphous silicon panel.

3. Storage Resistant - As with most mobile applications, transport conditions often expose the panel to high heat. It is not uncommon to store a thin-film panel in a dark place such as a protective case, vehicle trunk, or man-pack. Exposure to HIGH HEAT in DARK environments has a detrimental impact on the CIGS panel technologies. It is typical for a CIGS panel to require "Light Soaking" after dark, hot storage conditions before it can be used. It can often take as much as 72 hours of direct exposure to sunlight for a CIGS panel to regain its rated power generating capabilities. Unlike CIGS thin-film, the amorphous silicon thin-film panel will produce its rated power immediately after exposure to high heat and dark conditions. It's ability to operate at rated capacity is NOT degraded after high heat exposure in dark environments, which is a critical factor in most mobile applications where power may be demanded at a moment's notice in austere conditions.

A CIGS panel DOES have a slightly higher rated output per square foot of surface area (efficiency) than the amorphous silicon panel, however, the tendency for a CIGS thin-film panel to degrade its output due to cell heat usually negates any power gain that the CIGS panel provides.

Wide spectrum of applicability including Military, Emergency Power, Recreational, (RV, camping), Marine, Research and Energy sectors, Construction Industry, Agriculture, Remote Location Power, and more.

Can store enough power in one day to support a 24-hour (day or night) cycle of low-power draw. Average daily production is about .6 Kilowatt-hour DC power. It can provide power to multiple appliances (rechargeable appliances, tools, computers, tactical gear, communications equipment, & more).

The 60 Watt Flexi-Panel Expander Pak provides a Y-connector leash and PowerFilm™ 60 Watt that can be added to the RECON Pak. The addition of a fifth solar panel (shown below) provides the operator with 300 Watts of power, boosting the daily power gain to about 1.2 Kilowatt-hours. The fifth panel can be stored in the same case that stores the PowerFilm™ panels.

The RECON PAK is a silent, clean DC power source, and does not produce or require the use of hazardous chemicals or toxic fumes.

Lightweight & Portable - Unit can be deployed by one person in less than five minutes

“Plug & Play” operation - The System has simple features and is user-friendly. No tools required for assembly

36' power leash allows placement of Power Pak well away from the panel location. This allows a more comfortable location for the operator and more sun exposure for the panels as they can be placed away from trees or structures that can block sunlight

Includes accessory cables -
"Y" Panel cable for connecting two panels in parallel
12VDC receptacle adapter for direct panel-to-appliance connection

The RECON Pak has a 3 year “materials and workmanship” and a 5 year “power output” warranty

Includes FOUR aluminum ground-stakes for each solar panel and transport pouch