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Portable 40W Solar Power Station

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:00:47 +0000

This Mobile Solar Power System has been designed to allow you to take it with you to wherever it is needed, be it for home use, in a shed, or out in a caravan. The system provides you with a compact device that is able to provide enough power to run most household appliances, all from the eco-friendly energy source of solar power.

The Portable Solar Power System provides you with everything you will require to store and use solar power and has been designed to minimise the amount of DIY required to construct a working system. The 40W solar panel does require placement in a spot to best make use of any sunlight available, so some thought must be given in where to place it for use. The panel is connected to the centre through a 10 m (32.8 ft) cable to allow the electricity produced to be stored in its 40Ah battery. The centre also includes an intelligent charge controller that helps to protect the battery and monitors its state of charge.

By connecting the centre to the 40W 240V inverter, the energy stored in the battery can be used to provide a reliable 240V mains supply. The centre features USB sockets to allow you to be able to quickly and conveniently charge items such as phones or PDAs. The Solar Power System is ideal for a variety of power needs, it can be used to provide electricity for areas you do not wish to mains wire, for example for a shed to provide electricity for lighting and for tools. It is also suitable for use when away from the home, to provide you with electricity for a TV, lighting and other such devices while out camping or in a caravan.

The Portable Solar Power System is a great way to start using solar power in a meaningful way. Due to its simplicity of use and installation it can be used to provide additional or emergency power to a household, then be easily moved to provide electricity while out camping. Quick to set up, the system only requires a place for you to position the solar panel so it can take advantage of any sunlight around to produce eco-friendly energy, due to its long cable this can be away from where the unit is required.

The complete Mobile Solar Power System kit is only £599.99 with free next day delivery.

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USB And AA Battery Solar Charger By PowerFilm

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:00:41 +0000

The USB And AA Battery Solar Charger is a portable solar charger that allows you to charge both AA rechargeable batteries and a range of portable electronic devices. Due to its ability to fold up when transported, the solar charger can be taken with you wherever you go.

The USB And AA Battery Solar Charger is made by PowerFilm and has been designed to provide a supremely compact and lightweight solar charger that is also very durable. The solar panels have been designed to be fold-able, this allows you to be able to fold the whole thing away into a small package when need be and be able to unfold it out to cover a large area to take advantage of the sunlight when required. The whole kit is designed to be suitable for use anywhere, be it at home left on a windowsill, on the dashboard of a car, outside on a bike or backpack, on the ground or even secured to a tent. There are 6 grommets that have been built into the charger which allow it to be securely fastened to a pack or to the ground.

The solar charger can be used to charge both AA rechargeable batteries and devices that can be charged through a micro-USB port. The solar charger can achieve full charge in around 4 hours of direct sunlight. It has an operational voltage of 5 volts when charging through USB and a charging current of up to 1 Amp. The solar charger weighs under 5 ounces without the batteries in it, and measures 8.3 cm x 14 cm x 3.5 cm (3.25 in x 5.5 in x 1.38 in) when folded and 61cm x 14cm (24 in x 5.5 in) when unfolded.

The versatility of this device allows it to be suitable to everyone who wishes to charge their batteries and some portable electronic devices from an eco-friendly source. Perfect for those who want to be out and about hiking or traveling, or those who wish to have a powerful solar charger at home.

The Powerfilm USB And AA Battery Solar Charger is available for just $99.99 with free shipping.

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Juicebar – Pocket Solar Charger

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:00:30 +0000

The Juicebar is a portable solar charger that is small enough to travel with you wherever you go while being powerful enough to charge your portable electronic devices effectively.

The Juicebar is supplied with an array of adapters to allow it to charge just about any portable electronic device you can think of. The 12 different adapters allow it to charge devices such as mobile phones, MP3/MP4 players, iPhones, iPods, even some hand held gaming consoles. The charger has a powerful internal rechargeable Li-ion 1500 mAh battery that allows it to provide a decent charge to any devices running out of power.

The battery can be used to provide your devices with charge when it is sufficiently full, or you can use the electricity provided by the solar panel directly. The battery can take around 12 – 15 hours to charge fully from exposure to sunlight, and can also be charged through a USB port on a laptop or computer in around 4 – 6 hours. When the Juicebar is charging its internal battery a red LED light turns on, this light turns off again once the battery is fully charged. When you plug your portable electronic device into the charger, a green LED light indicates that it is being charged.

The Juicebar is designed to very portable, to allow it to be taken anywhere you take your portable electronics. Measuring 1.1 cm x 4 cm x 9.3 cm (0.4 in x 1.6 in x 3.7 in) and weighing about 2 ounces the charger is around the same size and weight as most mobile phones. The charger can provide you with emergency charge for your electronics, whether you are out away from mains electricity or if you simply wish to use eco-friendly energy as much as possible. Some thought must be given to ensure the charger has opportunity to charge its internal battery so it is ready for use even on a cloudy day.

The Juicebar is yours for only £19.95.

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Rollable Solar Charger By PowerFilm With Battery Charger

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:00:58 +0000

The Rollable Solar Charger By PowerFilm allows you to charge your electronic devices and batteries anywhere. The solar panel can be rolled up to create a small neat package that can be easily taken to wherever it is required.

The Rollable Solar Charger uses clever technology to create a solar panel that is more than just flexible – it can be fully rolled up. The solar chargers are made from a thin film on plastic solar technology, covered in a fluoropolymer coating that allows the panels to be durable, water resistant and UV tolerant. Because of this the solar panel can be used just about anywhere, for example it can be used on a boat, while out sailing, or outdoors when camping or hiking.

The Rollable Solar Charger can be used to power many different portable electronics. The kit comes with a 12 volt female lighter adapter and cable with O-rings. A charging adapter for the electronic device you wish to charge would need to be plugged into this lighter adapter. This may require you to purchase the adapters to allow you to power your device from a car lighter. The solar charger can therefore be used to charge any electronic device that has a charger than can be plugged into a car lighter. The solar charger is also supplied with a AA/AAA battery charger. This battery charger can be used to charge NiMH or NiCd rechargeable AA/AAA batteries, either two or four at a time at a rate of 400mA.

The Rollable Solar Charger measures 36.8 cm x 106.7 cm (14.5 in. x 42 in) when rolled fully out and in use. When the panels are rolled up the device measures 36.8 cm x 10.1cm x 9.2 cm (14.5 in. x 4 in. x 3.75 in.). This, along with its weight of 450g (1lb), allows it to be portable enough to be taken with you wherever you require it. The kit is supplied with a 4.5 meter (15 ft) charging cable, to allow flexibility in where you place the panels. This is to help you to be able to place the solar panels in a brightly lit area while taking advantage of the electricity they supply further away.

The Rollable Solar Charger costs $299.95 plus shipping.

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Solar Power Sleeve Charging Case For iPhone 3G / 3GS

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:00:33 +0000

This Solar Power Sleeve Charging Case has been designed to be used with 3G and 3GS iPhones. By Simply placing the solar panel in direct sunlight to charge you can help to provide your iPhone’s battery a boost when needed.

The mobile power station provides you with charge for your iPhone by either taking and storing the energy provide through its solar panels in its 2100 mAh internal battery, or it can power the phone directly when placed in sunlight. It takes around 3 hours of good light to fully charge the internal battery. The Solar Charger does not require direct sunlight to gather energy and can work well in areas that are well lit.

The device comes with a mini USB port and a USB cable for it. This allows you to charge your phone through the case from a USB port on a computer or laptop. You could use it to also top up the internal battery of the case on days when sunlight is lacking so you have backup charge when needed. You can also use this to charge other devices. By plugging them into the USB port via a USB cable the charger will use its power to charge that device.

This Solar Charger is a hand method of making sure your iPhone or other USB ready devices do not run out of power. By using a little forethought you can ensure that the battery of the device is always full, additionally once that charge has been used you can still power your iPhone by placing the phone in the charger in a brightly lit area, perfect for those who spend long periods of time away from traditional power supplies.

The Solar Power Sleeve Charging Case is available for just £39.97, and delivery fees start at just £2.50.

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Solar Powered Battery Charger

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:00:18 +0000

With the Solar Powered Battery Charger you can make using rechargeable batteries a step more environmentally friendly. Able to be transported with you the charger allows you to be able to charge up your batteries in places without a standard electricity supply, or simply help you use less mains electric by charging your batteries through solar power.

The Solar Powered Battery Charger is suitable for AA, AAA, C and D type batteries. It also comes with a collection of connectors for commonly used portable electronics such as Nokia phones, portable CD players and portable hand held game devices. The charger is shaped to include a handle in its design to help it be carried easily. The solar panel has been built into the lid of the device with the main body of the device to take the batteries requiring charging. The charger can be positioned at an angle due to its adjustable stand so the solar panels can take full advantage of any sunlight around.

The device can charge both NiCad or NiMH rechargeable batteries. Unfortunately though it can charge 4 batteries at a time it can only charge the same type (e.g. AA) make, and the same sized capacity (e.g. 500mA). The device can take 1-1.5 hours for 4 x 180mA AAA to charge and 3-3.5 hours for 4 x 500mA AA batteries. It is estimated it would take 9-11 hours for 4 x 1500mA D batteries to become fully charged. All these charge times though are subject to the light levels where the charger has been placed. Though this is not a quick charger it does use an eco-friendly energy source and would help top up a rechargeable battery’s charge when out away from mains electricity.

The Solar Powered Battery Charger costs just £15.28 plus delivery.

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PowerGorilla & SolarGorilla – Portable Charger For Laptops

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:00:09 +0000

The PowerGorilla by PowerTraveller is a portable charger that is capable of charging anything from a laptop down to a mobile phone. With a substantial sized battery this charger can provide a laptop with an additional 2 to 5 hours of electricity. The SolarGorilla also by PowerTraveller is a portable solar panel device that can charge portable electronic products directly from itself through the adapters provided. Used together they can make a truly powerful charger for all portable electronics.

The PowerGorilla can be used to power anything from 5v to 24v, this allows the device to be used to charge laptops, mobile phones, PDAs, GPS devices, MP3/MP4 players, and many other portable electronic devices. To charge you simply set the voltage you require for the device you wish to charge, the LCD screen on the device will inform you of which setting has been chosen so you are sure you have the right one. Once the setting has been chosen you just plug the device to the charger. The device can provide between 2 and 5 hours of power for laptops depending on the make and model and up to 20 hours of power for smaller portable electronic devices.

The PowerGorilla has a powerful 21,000 mAh high density Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery at its core. The device can be charged in three ways, firstly it can be charged from a wall socket, secondly it can be charged through a USB port and thirdly it can be charged through a SolarGorilla.

The device can be charged from a wall socket while it charges a laptop or other portable electronic device. It can also power a laptop and a mobile phone at once. The PowerGorilla comes with an array of safety features to help you charge your devices safely.

The SolarGorilla provides you with electrical power anywhere. The two inbuilt solar panels are hinged to allow them to be opened to take advantage of the sunlight when required and to be safely folded away when not. It can provide 500 mAh in both 5v and 24v, to cover a range of portable electronic device needs, from those of laptops to those of mobile phones, PDAs, GPS devices and many more. To help protect the solar panels within the case has a rubberised finish to it and the device (apart from the electrical cables) is water resistant.

The SolarGorilla is capable of charging a mobile phone from flat to 100% charged in around 1.5 hours, on a day with good sunlight. The devices ability to make excellent use of sunlight through its panels make it capable of running a laptop from it on a bright sunny day even in the UK. The SolarGorilla has been designed to include a slot that can allow it to be hung from objects such as a tent to take maximum advantage of the sunlight while being safely out of the way.

Combined these products allow you to charge the large battery of the PowerGorilla with the eco-friendly SolarGorilla to allow you to be able to charge just about anything from anywhere in the world. The PowerGorilla and the SolarGorilla each come with a neoprene travel case and many different tips to allow them to charge a wide range of devices, the SolarGorilla includes a cable to allow it to charge the PowerGorilla.

The PowerGorilla costs £149.95 with free delivery.

The SolarGorilla costs £139.95 with free delivery.

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Freeloader Globetrotter Kit

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:00:57 +0000

The Freeloader Globetrotter Kit has been designed to help those traveling the far reaches of the planet, or even just the deepest darkest depths of your own back yard. The kit comes with everything you will need to take full advantage of the sunlight to help power the charger, to help you keep your portable electronic devices running.

The Freeloader Globetrotter Kit comes with the previously reviewed Freeloader which is a charger that can be used to charge just about any portable electronic device, things like mobile phones, PDAs, MP3/MP4 players, GPS devices, and many other things. To help make the device work more efficiently the Globetrotter kits comes with an added bonus, the Supercharger.

The Supercharger is a flexible weather proof solar panel that has been designed to make it simple to attach to a bag, rucksack, bike or just about anything to allow it to make use of the sunlight available while you are on the move. It can be attached to these items through its two buckles and its Velcro strap to help keep it secure and in place at all times.

On its own the Freeloader can go from empty to fully charged in around 8 hours from solar power alone, however with the Supercharger that time is reduced to 4 hours. This can make all the difference when out and about with one or more power hungry portable devices that you rely on as you can feasibly charge the Freeloader twice in a day. The Supercharger weighs around 200g making it light enough to go unnoticed, its no more than a packet of biscuits.

The kit also includes a protective pouch for your Freeloader to ensure it travels safely with you, protected against any knocks and bumps along the way. This is yet another great bit of kit from Freeloader, along with the Freeloader Pro they have charger products to suit all needs.

The Freeloader Globetrotter Kit is available for just £43.99 with free delivery!

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Freeloader Pro – Solar Powered Charger

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:00:30 +0000

The Freeloader Pro is a solar powered charger for portable electronic devices. This device is a more advanced model of a previously reviewed charger, the Freeloader. This charger can be used with a wide range of portable electronic devices including digital cameras, SLR and even video camera batteries due to the CamCaddy that is provided with it.

The Freeloader Pro has all the advantages of the Freeloader and more. A wider range of digital, SLR and video cameras are quickly charged by simply placing their battery into the CamCaddy and plugging that into the Freeloader Pro. When the Freeloader Pro is fully charged it can provide a full charge for most digital cameras and 80%-90% of charge for SLR and video cameras.

Of course cameras are only a small area of devices it charges, most portable electronics are catered for, mobile phones, iPhones, MP3/MP4 players, iPods, GPS devices, PDAs, hand-held gaming devices and even e-book readers. The Freeloader Pro can achieve full charge in around 8 hours using solar panels to charge its 1600mAh Li-ion battery. The device can be folded down into a compact size for transport, the solar panels can be opened out to take advantage of the sunlight when needed. Folded away the Freeloader Pro measures 15cm x 6.3cm x 2cm (5.9in. x 2.5in. x 0.8in.), fully opened out it measures 23.8cm x 6.3cm x 2cm (9.4in. x 2.5in. x 0.8in.).

The Freeloader Pro has a metallic button that when pressed causes it to light up a ‘power halo’ that indicates how much charge the device has, allowing you to be fully aware of how much charging it still needs or how much power it has left to boost your devices. Alongside charging from solar power, the device is also capable of charging itself through the USB ports of a computer or laptop. When charging through a USB port the device takes only 3 hours to fully charge.

The Freeloader Pro allows you to charge your portable electronics on the go, giving a ready source of power from an eco-friendly source. The improvements of the Pro version truly extend the products effectiveness at providing electricity for all portable electronics anywhere (for example the Freeloader could provide an iPod 18 hours of charge when fully charged, the Freeloader Pro can provide it with 28), and make the charger both more powerful and more user friendly.

The Freeloader Pro Solar Charger starts at around £50.

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The V2 Solar Powered Charger

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:00:56 +0000

The V2 is a portable universal solar powered charger that allows you to charge a range of portable electronic devices on the go. By simply leaving the device in direct sunlight you gain a back up power supply to your portable electronic devices.

The V2 is compatible with a wide range of mobile phones, iPods (and other mp3/mp4 players), GPS devices and hand held gaming devices. The device comes with connectors for many current portable electronic devices and can certainly power anything that uses a mini-USB charger.

The V2 uses its integrated 5.5v 80mA solar panel to charge its Li-ion 3.7v 2000mAh internal battery. It is easy to keep track of how much charge the V2 has by watching the capacity indication bar that is located on the rear of the device. This indicator shows you when the device is fully charged and allows you to track how much of the charge has been taken through charging a portable electronic device. The device can also be charged through a USB connection to a PC or laptop.

The V2 helps to make portable electronic devices more portable, giving emergency power to prolong their use when away from conventional electric power supplies. It does require a little forethought in remembering to place the device in a bright spot to charge ready for use when needed.

The V2 Solar Charger is available for £29.99 plus delivery.

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