Power generating apparatus

A power generating apparatus for use in remote locations, the apparatus including a static base configured to support a housing and an elongate device support element which is configured to be upstanding in use, wherein the housing is thermally insulated and the thermal insulation is provided by the housing comprising an outer housing wall and an inner housing wall and a gap is defined between the inner and outer housing walls or an insulating material may be carried by the walls of the housing;

• an electrical energy storage assembly is located within a compartment defined by the housing, the electrical energy storage assembly having an electrical input and an electrical output, and comprising one or more rechargeable batteries;
• an electrical energy generator carried externally by the housing, wherein the electrical energy generator is the sole source of electrical energy and is powered by at least one renewable energy source selected from solar energy and wind energy, the electrical energy generator including one or more photovoltaic panels configured to convert solar energy into electrical energy, the electrical energy from the electrical energy generator being electrically connected to the input of the energy storage assembly;
• and a powered device carried by the device support element, the powered device being selected from a camera, a lighting apparatus, a wireless communications assembly and combinations thereof, wherein the powered device is electrically coupled to the output of the energy storage assembly.