An electric mobility company required rapid development of a self-deployable solar array concept to enable pilot field studies for a new charging experience. The client needed to validate business viability and market acceptance under strict timing and budget constraints, moving from napkin sketch to deployable system for international pilot testing.
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The project demanded accelerated concept-to-prototype development under compressed timelines and limited budgets. The client needed a self-deployable solar charging solution that could be rapidly designed, fabricated, and deployed internationally for field validation studies. The system required mechanical robustness for outdoor operation while maintaining an elegant aesthetic that would support customer acceptance testing. Design-for-manufacturability principles needed integration from the start to enable cost-effective production if pilot studies validated the business model.
Re:Build delivered a complete self-deployable solar array system, progressing from initial concept through detailed mechanical design, component layout, and deployment-ready prototypes.
Close collaboration with the client established overall aesthetic direction, system architecture, and mechanical design optimized for field operations. Internal component layout balanced electrical functionality with structural integrity and thermal management requirements.
A retrofit strategy enabled integration with existing charging infrastructure, while a comprehensive quick-start assembly guide supported international deployment and field setup by local teams without specialized training.
The system delivered on time and on budget, enabling the client to conduct pilot field studies that built confidence with funding partners and channel stakeholders, validating the new-to-world charging experience concept.
