A portable cabin and method of transporting portable cabins

EP4713546A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-03-25SOLIVUS LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-17
Publication Date
2026-03-25

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Technical Problem

Conventional solar panel systems for portable cabins are heavy, require structural reinforcement, and are cumbersome to transport due to the need for removal and separate handling, limiting their practicality as a low-carbon power solution.

Method used

A lightweight or flexible solar material, such as thin film CIGS or OPV, is attached flat to the cabin roof using a simple mounting system, eliminating the need for panel removal and allowing easy transportation with a protective layer, which can be easily detached upon arrival, and incorporating a mechanical fastening mechanism for secure attachment.

Benefits of technology

This solution reduces the weight and complexity of solar panel installation, enabling larger surface area coverage without structural reinforcement, facilitating easier transportation and deployment while providing a cost-effective, low-carbon power source.

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Abstract

A method of transporting portable cabins (1) having a flat roof (2) with a flat layer of lightweight or flexible solar material (10). The method comprises releasably attaching a protective layer (16) to cover the solar material (10) and transporting the cabin (1) with the covered solar material (10) in place. A portable cabin (1) with a flat layer of lightweight or flexible solar material (10) attached to the roof (2) is also disclosed.
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