MSolar Portable Solar Power System By Solzar: 20, 50, Or 100 Watts In A Box
by John Laumer, Philadelphia 
on 11.11.08
The pictured MSolar (Portable Solar Power Solution) devices by Solzar look like a metal tool box; but, there's some design going on. They come pre-wired with the appropriate solar panels, balance of system electronics, and batteries. The MSolar product line is suggested for emergency services communication power backup, recreation, emergency power relief, and temporary lighting. Look below for TreeHugger links to 12V, 16V, and 24V application ideas.
Solzar sells via Amazon Webstore. The smallest MSolar version, a sweet looking 20W juice box, goes for US$676.40. They also have 50W and 100W versions, selling for $1,292.00 and $2,452.90, respectively. Look below the fold for a copy of the specs table.
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These look interesting, Ive seen these types of products being manufactured in China. This "solar panels in a box" design has not really caught on here in the USA. They look bulky and difficult to carry around. I rather use and Xantrex 1500 and a Solar Panel, you can accomplish the same with a lower investment and better design. What do you think about the Msolar portable products line?
Modern day energy systems rely on explosion rather than implosion, and this generates heat. This includes electricity harnessed from solar power. Energy systems need to be more efficient and work on implosion, so they stay cool. The non-profit energy research organization at http://www.universalsymbiosis.org (also http://www.genuinewinner.com ) is active in these areas which will help reverse effects of global warming. They develop more efficient solar cells too. I suggest everyone also read "Living Energies" by Callum Coats which explains the work of Victor Schauberger and the importance of trees to our planet. They also cover efficiency of implosion vs explosion energy systems. Don't rely on information from the authorities as their advisors don't fully understand the life cycles of the planet. We need to push the authorities to develop forest management and sustainability plans, and this will solve at least part of the problem. But as for solar power, this is partly a solution immediately available to us if we only push the governments to act more on it.