Solar Chargers
March 10, 2010
Coleman Trickle Charger
Coleman's Solar Trickle Charger can be used even on an overcast day with its battery or inside your car via your 1.5W 15V cigarette lighter. It will maintain a charge for your car, small boat, riding mower, etc. when not in use and has reverse current protection when not in use. The 17.3 x 4.4 x 1.3" charger comes with the lighter connection and alligator clips for attachment.
Via Coleman Chargers
March 5, 2010
iPhone Solar Charger
This Solar Charger is made to fit both the iPhone 3G and 3Gs. It easily attaches and features a power button and LED lit gauge. You can also use a USB cable to make it a charger for laptop, camera or small electronics.
Via Solar Chargers
February 24, 2010
PowerFilm Rollable Solar Charger
Originally intended for military use, the PowerFilm Rollable Solar Charger can be unrolled to soak up the sun in the day and charge your cell phone, GPS device or other small electronics. Roll back up for travel. The 11.5 x 21" charger has a 5W, 15.4V, 0.3A power output and is available for $99.95.
Via BLTD
February 23, 2010
Solar Egg Recharges in Natural Lighting
The Solar Egg from XPAL can charge even in "medium levels of natural light." Four hours should give it a 90% charge for your small electronics. It can be attached to backpack, jacket or suitcase so that you can always have that back-up with you. No price has been set on the oval charger that is due out next month.
Via Geeky Gadgets
February 19, 2010
Solar Charger Compatible With 11 Batteries
This Solar Charger works with 11 different NiCd, NiMH and GUM (Prismatic) battery sizes, two at a time. The top lid and bottom stand adjust for the best exposure and the device has a blocking diode to prevent discharge. A built in meter displays the charge strength, current output and amount of charge.
Via Solar Chargers
February 18, 2010
Neon Green Designer Back-up Packs
Neon Green's Soular Powers Back-Up Packs look designer, cost designer but are eco-friendly with built-in solar panels. The series includes the Centurian that will hold a laptop, the Capsoul, that can be carried on shoulder or by hand and the Piggy Back that can attach to another backpack and turn it solar.
Via Gone On Green
February 15, 2010
IllumiCharger Hangs Out on Walls
Greenwaves has entered the Greener Gadgets Competition with their IllumiCharger wall outlet. The device can recharge any electronic device that supports USB charging. Because it has 2 inputs it can serve double duty. The chargers will even ship green in cornstarch plastic and recycled cardboard.
Via IllumiCharger
February 4, 2010
P-Flip Versatile Charger
Dexim's P-Flip is portable, foldable and rechargeable with solar panels and a 2000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. It can be used both vertically and horizontally (hence the name) with an iPhone 3G/3GS. After a full charge, you can get up to 8 hrs. talk time, 15 hrs. of gaming/video or 60 hrs. of tunes. The P-Flip is now available for $79.90.
Via Dexim
February 3, 2010
Solio Universal Hybrid Charger
Solio's Universal Hybrid Charger works with most cell phones, MP3 players and GPS devices. One hour of sun gives 14 minutes of talk time or 40 minutes of tunes. Made of rugged plastic, it is perfect for traveling and can also be charged via USB.
Via Solio Chargers
January 19, 2010
Sungen Chargers Fold Up
Sungen introduced a new series of foldable chargers at the recent CES 2010. With built-in battery and solar panels, a full charge is reached after 18 - 25 hours of sun. The company also released a kit for RV refrigerators and other appliances.
Via Sungen
January 18, 2010
ULVAC Combines PV and EV in Charging System
Tokyo's ULVAC has combined photovoltaic power-generation with rapid charging for electric vehicles. The company will be building a facility that includes solar panels, power conditioner, power supply and a power-generation control monitor for Chigasaki City. Any power not used for charging can be sold back to local electric companies. The system takes about 25 minutes for 80% of the EV's capacity.
Via Solar Industry Mag
January 14, 2010
Concord Keystone USB Eco Chargers
Concord Keystone, maker of the Eco Tag, has announced two new portable Eco Chargers, one being a flat panel and the other foldable wallet type. Both connect via USB and are available in in 4.5 Volt, 300 mA and 5.0 Volt, 600 mA capacity. Made with polymers that protect the solar cell, the lightweight, thin and flexible chargers are perfect for the outdoorsy types and are temperature and shadow-resistant.
Via Imaging Resource
January 8, 2010
Etón ARC Radio/Flashlight/Charger
Etón has combined an AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with a flashlight with 3 LEDs and small electronic charger in its American Red Cross MICROLINK FR160 with 3.5 mm headphone input . At a size of only 5.25", it has its own solar panel so no batteries are needed. It can also be charged via USB or hand cranking in times of an emergency. The case is designed to withstand the elements and rubber gaskets and plugs help keep the radio dry.
Via Etón
January 5, 2010
Keystone Eco Tag Charges While Traveling
With those long waits at the airport these days, what could be better than Keystone's Eco Tag that can charge two AAA batteries within 4 hours even with indoor lighting? It can also be charged via USB before your flight. The device can also double as a luggage tag with a write-in area.
Via Concord Keystone
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