A solar generator that does more than just illumination.

By Divine Sewornu Dzokoto

There is no gainsaying the fact that there is a lot of sunshine in Ghana. We are now in a season where the sun does not shine that much. However, the fact that you do not feel the sunshine that much does not change the intensity of light that the Sun emits.

Mr. Godfred Biney, a Ghanaian inventor in the United States of America knew that there was abundant supply of sunshine in Ghana. He equally knew that the technology to tap that sunshine for use is imported from elsewhere. He again knew that the technology to tap sunshine was available in the United States of America where he resides, in fact, at an advanced stage but the supply of sunshine is not as abundant as in Ghana. There was the need to synergize the technology and the raw material supply.

The synergy of the technology and the raw material was the task that Mr. Biney set himself from around the end of 2012. Two years later, a unique product was registered with the U.S. Patent and Trade Office, the ‘Fen Energy Generator’.

Fen Energy generator is a multiple sources (solar, wind, and grid) power generator. It does not use petroleum product, therefore pollution free, and green. It produces no emission; it is therefore safe for indoor use. There are no moving parts, therefore noiseless and there is little or no maintenance for years. Also, it comes with an automatic transfer switch. Furthermore, Fen Energy generator could be hardwired into an AC panel therefore supplying power into household receptacles. In addition, it can be upgraded to increase power. It comes with receptacles and USB chargers. There are currently two power ratings; 110V 60Hz and 220V 50Hz, and three models; 3KW, 5KW, and a 10KW. The 10KW can supply all the electrical needs of a single family home in the US.

This is just the first the proto-type. A newer and more improved version has been completed and has been christened “Version Ab”. The solar generator now comes with a security camera that monitors the surroundings of the generator 24/7. Every movement around the generator can be viewed from a remote location from your phone in a video format. Every detail can be seen in 1080p. You get alerts on your phone to view what happens while you were away.

The camera has a night vision mechanism. It can see in the dark so it can still record every detail even at night. It is able to record every motion and stores it as history for your review. The camera comes with a speaker and mic, therefore, you can talk and listen through your phone and the camera. You become a Big Brother who can monitor your children and still dictate what goes on at home.

In addition, the solar generator comes with an anti-robbery alarm system. When activated, it goes off when someone attempts to push, pull or lift it. The alarm comes with a high decibel horn and a remote control.

The solar generator comes with a cooling system. It lowers the internal environmental temperature of the generator to about 16 degrees Celsius. In this condition the shelf life of the electronic components are extended, thus making the product more durable with little or no maintenance for years.

There is a huge demand for products such as this in Africa and Ghana in particular where there are still serious power problems. A problem which is still accelerating the collapse of small businesses, increasing unemployment, worsening health conditions and the delivery of health care to the people. The government of Ghana is doing its best the ride the tides but the problem seems not to be going away completely.

It is believed that this unique invention will provide power to Africa to increase access to clean, reliable power to households and businesses. This would result in increased productivity and improve health conditions and healthcare delivery.