June 27, 2011
Expert Group Inc. announced today that it will deploy Miami's first solar-powered ATMs. The ATMs will be installed throughout Miami in high-traffic outdoor areas, said Robert Rico, chairman of Expert Financing Inc.
The ATMs are powered by solar panels installed on the top of the ATM. The panels are connected to a circuit breaker board, which feeds a power controller. Part of the collected energy is stored in the power controller for the ATM's night operation.
"We are planning to put 100 solar-powered ATMs in various areas in Miami in the near future," Rico said. "The wonderful thing about these machines is that they are not costly and will provide our customers with the chance to contribute to helping the environment."