Established in 2020, SOLS Offgrid set its mission to develop a range of solar power kits for the outdoors including camping, offgrid living and gardens.

Through our method of harnessing and managing the sun's energy, SOLS sustainable products are designed so that people can enjoy and freely explore the outdoors.

2021

July

First garden lighting product concept was made

September

First exhibition at the Park Royal Design Festival

December

Industrial designer (Brian) joined SOLS

2022

February

Solar tracker concept in development

April

Powerbank and camping lights concept in development

October

UK Patent filed

2023

January

App wireframe and demo developed

March

Solar power system field test in Spain

August

Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filed

2024

January

Designing our first MVP for manufacture

June

App and smart power bank in development

October

University of West London, The Claude Littner Business School Expo

November

UK Patent granted

2025

January

Exhibiting at the Adventure Travel Show

March

National Outdoor Expo Birmingham NEC

Marcus Maxwell-Batten

Founder

Qualified electrician with a background in Marine Biology and has an MSc in Coastal & Ocean Policy. For 7 years he had a diving and wild excursions business in Panama where he saw the need and identified a market gap for off grid solar lighting and portable power. This unique blend of skills and practical insights led to the creation of SOLS Off Grid.

BRIAN WONG

Industrial Designer

Joined the team in 2021 with a Master's degree in Industrial Design, Brian specializes in product ideation, prototyping, and 3D CAD for manufacturing. He is a dedicated innovator, known for creating precision-engineered prototypes that combines form and function. Brian's commitment to excellence and innovative thinking drives the mission at SOLS Off Grid.