Patent ID: 6106970
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
A portable enclosure for housing a renewable energy system and for use with an energy-generating component, the enclosure comprising:a container having side walls, a bottom wall, an open top, and a dividing wall that divides the inside of the container into first and second compartments, both of which are accessible from the open top, wherein the first compartment is capable of housing at least one 12v battery and wherein the second compartment is capable of housing at least one electrical component other than a battery;an aperture in the dividing wall capable of permitting a wire or other electrical connection means to extend therethrough to connect the at least one battery to the at least one electrical component;a lid capable of fitting over and enclosing the open top of the container to provide a water-tight seal therewith;one or more electrical connectors capable of electrically linking said at least one electrical component other than a battery to a renewable energy generator outside the container; andan externally mounted electrical outlet capable of being electrically connected to a battery or to an electrical component within the container.