CAST Energy provides a containerized solar power generation system that can be deployed quickly in remote locations. Each 40‑foot container delivers up to 240 kW of generation and 960 kWh of storage, with a proprietary panel deployment that lifts modules up to 2.3 m high to reduce footprint. The modular, transportable design enables clean energy access where traditional installations are impractical.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Remote sites such as off‑grid communities, mining operations, disaster zones, and temporary construction camps often lack reliable grid access, and conventional solar installations are hindered by transportation limits, large footprints, and complex on‑site assembly.
Solution
CAST Energy delivers a fully modular solar power system that fits inside a standard 40‑foot shipping container, enabling rapid transport by truck, ship, or rail to remote locations. The container houses up to 240 kW of photovoltaic generation and 960 kWh of battery storage, providing both daytime power and overnight supply. A proprietary panel deployment mechanism raises solar modules up to 2.3 m, reducing the ground area required and allowing installation on constrained sites. The system is pre‑wired and pre‑tested, so it can be unpacked, connected to a local load, and commissioned within days without specialized labor. All components are designed for scalability, allowing multiple containers to be linked for higher capacity or redundancy.
Target Audience
Primary customers are operators of off‑grid facilities such as remote mining sites, humanitarian relief camps, telecom towers, and temporary construction projects that require quick, reliable, and transportable clean energy solutions.
Features
- Containerized, plug‑and‑play design that ships in a standard 40‑foot container
- Up to 240 kW of solar generation and 960 kWh of lithium‑ion storage per unit
- Adjustable panel mounting system that elevates modules to 2.3 m, minimizing ground footprint
- Fully pre‑wired, pre‑tested electrical architecture for rapid on‑site commissioning
- Modular architecture that supports parallel stacking of multiple containers for expanded capacity
- Integrated monitoring and control interface accessible via web dashboard for real‑time performance data