A plurality of supercapacitor elements is arranged in rows and columns
within a single housing. The elements have no physical connection until
they are configured into series, parallel or combinatory matrix by a
configuration circuit composing of switches, a driver and a controller.
Under the manipulation of the configuration circuit, the elements can be
assembled in a broad voltage range to deliver the desired powers to
automobiles, heavy machineries, power tools, appliances, or consumer
electronics in real-time responses. When the loads present energy for
recovery, the elements can also be immediately grouped in the voltage and
capacity ranges corresponding to the power levels of the energy to be
harvested. Using the present invention, the efficiency of DC and AC
energy utilization can be significantly improved.