The Solar Stik™ is classified as a Tactical Quiet Generator (TQG) and has been named "TESS" (Tactical Electric Solar System) by the U.S. Army's Rapid Equipping Force and the Testing & Evaluation Command (USATEC).

In today's modern military, keeping ahead of the enemy is aided by tactical electronics, but it's often difficult to find spare batteries or recharging ability in the field. The future of warfare will likely include the ability to harness power from the surrounding environment, lessening the dependence on traditional power generation. Reducing the burden of fuel storage, logistics, and generator maintenance will help streamline operations, especially when our forces are deployed into a remote or austere environment.

Currently, a typical infantry platoon needs to carry more than 150 pounds of batteries if it's going on a five-day mission.

The batteries power a laundry list of electronics such as night vision devices, image intensification devices, IR devices, laser range finders, long range and short range communications equipment, GPS, and even a few laptops. The average energy need for the soldier is rising, yet his options for recharging his equipment are limited to traditional fuel-driven power generation, or large, folding, flexible solar panels that produce limited amounts of power and recharge one device at a time.

The Solar Stik™, when used in conjunction with the Power Pak, provides a power platform that is versatile, effective, and multi-faceted. Lightweight, rugged, and portable, each system assembles or breaks down in less than 3 minutes, allowing for rapid deployment in the field. In addition, when compared to traditional fuel-driven generators, there is no noise or heat signature when utilizing the Solar Stik™ system.

The system can be deployed and operational for an hour, or a week, it is as temporary or permanent as necessary. Additionally, the Power Pak's AGM battery bank is DOT approved for air transport, allowing for airlift of the Solar Stik™ system into a remote area for field deployment.

Customize the Solar Stik™ with custom mounting and accessories and maximize the versatility of your particular application.

To determine how solar energy and the Solar Stik™ may benefit you, please visit the Solar School section. To learn more and watch our videos, Click Here. To assist in determining how the Solar Stik™ will fit a particular application, Manuals and Instructions are available in PDF format for downloading and printing.

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