Portable Power System for Disaster Relief
A firm in Florida has introduced a new device for emergency relief that combines clean power generation, water purification and wireless Internet access. Ecosphere Technologies' new Ecos LifeLink is a portable, self-contained "micro-utility" that has been designed to use the power of the sun and an optional wind turbine to provide clean electricity, convert the most contaminated ground water to purified drinking water, and deliver wireless Internet connectivity. The system is intended to support off-grid needs including disaster relief and activity in remote locations. A scale model of the Ecos LifeLink was unveiled at the Cleantech Venture Forum in San Francisco, recently. Deployed as two 20-foot cubes, the Ecos LifeLink incorporates an array of stacked solar panels, which when deployed, provide a photovoltaic surface area of approximately 1000 sq feet, providing as much as 16KW of clean electricity. An optional wind turbine can also be used to generate additional power. It also incorporates a 30 gallon per minute water filtration module capable of removing arsenic, bacteria and waste from ground water and a satellite communications and electrical power management system that powers a full range of wireless VSAT, VOIP and wireless communications. The system is capable of handling thousands of phone calls and offering wireless connectivity for a range of up to 30 miles, according to Ecosphere. LifeLink can be used to provide water and electricity for a small village. Multiple systems could be used throughout a village to power its school, water system, buildings, and communications systems. For further details contact: Ecosphere Technologies, Inc., 3515 S.E. Lionel Terrace, Stuart, FL 34997 USA
Sector: Disaster Management and Mitigation
Country: India
Area of Application: Emergency relief
Keywords: LifeLink, Ecos LifeLink, Emergency relief
Advantages: 1. LifeLink can be used to provide water and electricity for a small village. 2. Multiple systems could be used throughout a village to power its school, water system, buildings, and communications systems.
Environmental aspects: Not Applicable
Development Status: Commercial Prototype
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Country: India
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