"Oil" Barrel Packs Power: Solar + Storage Kit

Jul 13, 2023 01:06 PM ET
  • Italian startup Barrel has developed a solar and storage solution that comes in an "oil" barrel. Get up to 6 kW of output, 5.6 kW hybrid inverter and 3.55 kWh Li-ion battery for $3,300. Perfect for powering large apartments and already sent to conflict zones and remote areas.
"Oil" Barrel Packs Power: Solar + Storage Kit

Italian startup Barrel has developed a solar and storage solution that comes in an “oil” barrel. It includes solar modules with a 6 kW total output, a 5.6 kW single-phase hybrid inverter, and a 3.55 kWh lithium-ion battery. The kit can be used with any solar panel and is suitable for powering large apartments. The barrel costs around $3,300 each and is mainly purchased and used by private nonprofit and government organizations. Barrel has already sent its barrels to conflict zones and remote areas, as well as earthquake-hit Turkey and Ukraine.

What Benefits Do Barrels Offer in Areas of Conflict?

  • Barrels offer a reliable power source that can be installed quickly.
  • Barrels are a cost-effective energy solution, with the barrel, inverter, and battery all included in one package at an affordable cost.
  • Barrels are a sustainable energy solution, as they are powered by the sun and can be used for years without needing to be replaced.
  • Barrels offer a secure power source, as they are installed in a weatherproof barrel and are resistant to theft or damage.
  • Barrels offer a convenient energy solution, as they are portable and easy to install.
  • Barrels are a safe energy solution, as they are designed to be used in potentially hazardous environments.



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