Agriculture
January 15, 2024
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Updated on January 28, 2024
·Created on August 27, 2015
The Forty 2 is a portable solar solution developed to be used primarly in disaster recovery and preparedness sites.
The Forty2 is a portable solar power generator developed by Peppermint Energy for use in disaster recovery and preparedness, new housing developments, and areas where power access is limited. Benefits of the Forty2 include operation without noise, smell, or fuel, ability to use indoors, portability, compatibility with a wide range of products such as phones, lights, heating blankets, and even many refrigerators. Peppermint Energy is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
As of 2018, Peppermint Energy’s website has been inactivated.
Target SDGs
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Market Suggested Retail Price
$2,499.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, NGOs
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Online sales direct from Peppermint Energy or partners including Amazon and Free Clean Solar.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include ReadySet Power System.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Unknown.
Intellectural Property Type
Patent
User Provision Model
Online sales directly from Peppermint Energy or partners including Amazon and Free Clean Solar.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown.
Power rating (W or kW)
180 Watts
Battery type
Lithium ion
Battery capacity (mAh)
0.5 – 2
Grid compatibility (yes/no)
Not with included hardware.
Description of mobility
Yes
Design Specifications
Forty2 Specifications:
Technical Support
Support provided by Peppermint Energy Customer Service.
Replacement Components
Replacement components are not readily available.
Lifecycle
1 year warranty on unit, 5 year warranty on solar panels.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Performance Targets: 2 hour charge time for 250 Wh battery and peak wattage less than 1000 W.
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown.
Safety
Be sure to follow proper electrical installation and control guidelines.
Complementary Technical Systems
None.
Academic Research and References
None
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
Evaluation methods
Unknown
Other Information
None
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