Solar-powered Ecocapsule lets you live off-the-grid anywhere in the world
Old news for a bright new era: the self-sustaining mobile home promises a “new way of sustainable living” that lets you live with greater freedom in almost anywhere in the world.
The compact Ecocapsule fits all the home necessities within an egg-shaped space measuring 4.5 meters (14.6 feet) in length, 2.4 meters (7.9 feet) in width, and 2.5 meters in height (8.2 feet). The total usable floor space is eight square meters (86 square feet). Despite its small footprint, the designers say the micro-shelter can comfortably fit two adults. The portable home includes a folding bed, two large operable windows, a working/dining area, shower and flushable toilet, storage space, and a built-in kitchenette with running water. A built-in 750W wind turbine and a 2.6-square-meter array of high-efficiency solar cells (600W output) power the Ecocapsule. The dual-power system and high-capacity battery (9,744Wh capacity) ensures the shelter will stay operable even during times of low solar or wind activity. The rounded shell is optimized for rainwater collection. Each Ecocapsule weighs 1,500 kilograms and can fit inside a standard shipping container.