Abstract: Solar power pack apparatus adaptable for powering emergency equipment at remote locations includes a solar cell array, a rechargeable battery pack, a long shelf-life primary battery pack and switching circuitry interconnecting these elements to provide upon demand immediate and continuous supply of electrical power over extended periods of time notwithstanding environmental conditions which would render unsuitable conventional emergency-use reserve power packs.

Abstract: A device for converting Sunlight into electrical energy which can be used to maintain a charge in a battery includes at least one translucent panel having a plurality of individual electrically connected solar cells mounted therein. The translucent panel is mounted in a frame which can support the panel on a mounting surface. This frame includes a peripheral support wall and a panel support surface extending therebetween. The peripheral support wall has an upper edge and the support surface is located at a level below the upper edge of the peripheral wall thereby to support the panel within the confines of the wall.