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Containerised & Deployable Solar Power
A ready-to-deploy container solar system for sites where fixed infrastructure does not make sense. Built for remote operations, temporary projects, off-grid sites, leased facilities and grid-constrained locations that need flexible renewable power.
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What Is a Container Solar Power System?
A container solar power system is a complete solar and hybrid energy solution built around a shipping container format.
Also known as a containerised solar power system, it can be transported to site, deployed, connected and redeployed as site requirements change — supporting temporary, remote, off-grid and grid-constrained sites without relying on permanent rooftop or ground-mount solar.
Key system specifications
- 140 kWp solar capacity
- 200 PV modules
- 130 m fully extended
- Approx. 25 minutes to deploy or retract
- 20-ft HC container format
- BESS-ready
- Diesel and grid integration
Overview
#Container Solar for Remote, Temporary and Demanding Sites
From shipping container to commercial solar in minutes. Designed for rapid deployment and repeat redeployment, this container solar solution helps maximise asset utilisation across remote, temporary, diesel-reliant and grid-constrained sites. And because the system isn’t permanently tied to one location, it can be relocated or potentially resold if your requirements change — helping retain value beyond its original site.
- Mining & Resources
Continuous off-grid power for mine sites, exploration camps and resource operations. Helps reduce diesel costs and fuel logistics.
- Construction & Infrastructure
Temporary solar power for civil works, infrastructure upgrades, road projects and dynamic worksites. Designed to be reused across multiple projects.
- Agriculture & Regional Operations
Solar infrastructure for irrigation, cooling, processing, remote sheds and regional facilities. Hybrid-ready with pumps, battery storage and scalable architecture.
- Disaster Response & Emergency Services
Rapidly deployable solar for temporary infrastructure, communications and emergency response locations.
- Defence & Critical Infrastructure
Container solar for field operations, communications and critical infrastructure. Designed to reduce fuel logistics exposure.
- Island & Off-Grid Sites
On-site PV generation for locations with expensive, limited or unreliable grid access. Works alongside existing systems and scales with demand.
See Containerised Solar in Action
Watch how a mobile solar container is transported, deployed, operated and retracted as site requirements change.
This video shows a containerised solar system transforming from a standard 20-ft container into a fully deployed solar array, demonstrating how deployable commercial solar can support temporary sites, remote operations, short-tenancy locations and hybrid energy environments.
Hybrid Energy Systems
Smarter Energy Management. Lower Diesel Consumption.
Containerised Solar Power forms part of an intelligent Hybrid Energy System, combining commercial solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), diesel generators and grid power into a single integrated solution.
An advanced Energy Management System (EMS) continuously monitors site demand, automatically selecting the most efficient energy source to reduce fuel consumption, minimise generator runtime and maintain reliable power across temporary, remote and off-grid operations.
Commercial Solar Finance & Incentive Options
Choose to purchase upfront or explore flexible finance solutions through Sharp EIT's partnership with DLL. Combine available commercial solar incentives with finance tailored to your business, helping reduce upfront capital costs while your system starts delivering electricity savings.
Why Partner with Sharp EIT?
Innovation Led by Energy Expertise
Led by Neil Armstrong, General Manager – Green Energy, our team combines proven commercial energy experience with a strong focus on innovation and emerging energy technologies.
From deployable and hybrid energy systems to battery storage, transparent agrivoltaic solar and advanced energy management, Sharp EIT develops innovative solutions around each site’s operational requirements and long-term objectives.
- Innovation across solar, BESS and hybrid energy
- Engineering-led system design
- National project delivery
- Ongoing monitoring and support
#You'll Be in Great Company
From Local Businesses to National Brands. Across IT, Print, LED, AV and Commercial Solar solutions Australia-wide.
#Power Your Next Project with Deployable Solar
Speak with Sharp EIT’s Green Energy team about your site, energy requirements and deployment timeframe.
#Frequently Asked Questions About Container Solar Power
Containerised solar is a mobile solar power system designed for temporary, remote, off-grid and infrastructure-constrained sites. The solar array is transported inside a standard container, deployed onsite and can be retracted and relocated when project requirements change.
It can provide an alternative to permanent commercial solar solutions where flexibility or relocation is an important requirement.
The system is delivered to site in a standard 20-foot High Cube container. Once positioned and prepared, the solar array is unfolded using an automated, motor-driven deployment system and connected to the site's energy system.
The array can then be controlled by remote control, operator panel or mobile app and retracted when it needs to be relocated.
Initial site set-up can be completed in approximately eight hours by a small crew, subject to site conditions and project requirements.
Once commissioned, the containerised solar array can be extended or retracted in approximately 25 minutes.
Yes. The system is designed to retract into its container so it can be transported and redeployed as project locations or energy requirements change.
Standard container logistics allow it to be transported by truck, trailer, ship or other compatible container transport methods.
Yes. Containerised solar can be configured for both on-grid and off-grid applications. For remote or off-grid sites, it can form part of a hybrid energy system incorporating battery storage or diesel generation depending on the site's load and operating requirements.
Yes. Containerised solar can be integrated with commercial battery storage systems (BESS) to store solar generation for later use, support off-grid operation, reduce reliance on diesel or provide additional energy resilience.
The appropriate battery capacity depends on the site's load profile, operating hours and energy requirements.
Yes. Containerised solar can be integrated with existing or planned diesel generation as part of a hybrid energy system.
Solar generation can reduce the amount of energy that needs to be supplied by generators, with the final configuration designed around the site's load profile and operating requirements.
The current Sharp EIT containerised solar system has an approximate total DC capacity of 140 kWp and includes 200 bifacial photovoltaic modules.
Final system configuration and component selection may vary depending on project requirements and regional availability.
When fully deployed, the current containerised solar system requires an area of approximately 130 metres by 8 metres.
Site access, terrain, slope, anchoring and available deployment space need to be assessed before installation.
Containerised solar is designed to be deployed, retracted and relocated as operational requirements change. A permanent ground-mount solar system is fixed in place and is generally designed around the long-term energy requirements of one site.
The right approach depends on project duration, available land, infrastructure, energy demand and whether the solar system may need to move.
Yes. Deployable solar can suit farms, agricultural processing facilities and regional operations where grid infrastructure is limited or where energy requirements may change over time.
Where agricultural land needs to remain productive while generating solar energy from the same area, an AgriSolar system may be a more appropriate solution.
Deployable containerised solar can suit operations where permanent solar infrastructure is impractical or where power requirements may move between locations.
Applications can include mining and remote operations, construction and infrastructure, agriculture, logistics, emergency response, defence, temporary facilities and other remote or grid-constrained sites.