NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has an energy converter (12) converting energy in a first form to a second form. A support (14) supports the energy converter. The energy converter is attached to the support, such that the energy converter is moveable relative to the support between a stowed position and a deployed position. An upper solar panel section and a lower solar panel section of a solar panel (18) in the energy converter are hingedly moveable relative to one another via a hinge. An energy storage device provides stored energy to an electrical load.    USE - Portable apparatus for use as a portable generator in a remote environment to provide electrical energy for a load i.e. electrical load such as runway lighting appliance and electrical/electronic appliance, to create a massive power supply to power an emergency hospital, or to charge an electric vehicle. Can also be used as an alternative power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the solar panel is distributed in the stowed position to facilitate conveyance by the support, and the solar panel does not extend forwardly of a base, so as to provide the apparatus with a compact profile, and to optimize a position or configuration of the apparatus for travel or movement. The solar panel has reduced length in a closed position, thus increasing the maneuverability of the apparatus. The array of photovoltaic (PV)/solar modules on the respective front faces of the solar panel sections face each other in the closed position, thus providing protection against damage arising from weather conditions such as rain or hail. The apparatus is resizable depending on the intended use, and constructed from tough and durable materials and components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy storage device comprises a capacitor and/or a battery selected from a group consisting of a lead acid battery, a lithium ion battery, a lithium polymer battery, a nickel metal hydride battery, and a sodium or Zebra battery. The support is a carriage or a hand trolley. The energy in the first form is selected from the group consisting of solar radiation or light, wind energy, marine energy, wave, tidal, or current energy, and thermal energy. The energy in the second form comprises electrical energy/electricity. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of an apparatus for providing energy, comprising an energy converter in a deployed position.    Portable apparatus (10)    Energy converter (12)    Support (14)    PV system (16)    Solar panel (18)    Primary wheels (30)