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POWERCUBE: Rock-Solid Solar Generator To-Go

Posted April 03, 2008 5:03 PM

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Portable green power sources are steadily gaining momentum as alternative energy tech gears up to help shoulder the strain of our overloaded energy grids. This recently released generator, dubbed the PowerCube 6000, is showing plenty of potential as an all-inclusive clean energy system. Whether you're greening your home's energy sources, preparing for an emergency, or opening up a Black Rock smoothie stand, the PowerCube offers an enticing (if expensive) way to break free from the grid.

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04/03/2008 5:38 PM

What a 'portable' monster. 3x200W panels and 2400AH of batteries. As easy as transporting a chest freezer (if the freezer was also full of bricks).

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Re: POWERCUBE: Rock-Solid Solar Generator To-Go

04/04/2008 12:51 AM

Well they did call it "rock solid"

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