In recent times there has been much said and ballyhooed about green renewable energy sources and how they can be utilized at their maximized level. Well, a solar charger is one such rare example where the optimum usage of renewable solar energy is truly covered at its efficient best. Such portable chargers can decisively prove to be the saviors for dare devil adventurers, determined trekkers or even serious travelers, once they are ‘into the wild’, and there is no source of power except the beaming, effulgent sun. Here is list of 10 best yet off-grid solar chargers, any resolute journeyer wouldn’t dare to overlook.
Freeloader Solar Charger
The Freeloader Portable Solar Charger is a cutting-edge portable charging system that can power almost every handheld device, at any time. Encased in a hardy yet modernistic aluminium body, this device is basically dual powered – by solar panels and even by a charging cable connectible to PC USB Ports. Its internal Lithium-ion batteries once fully charged can power an iPod for 18hours, a mobile phone for 44 hours, a PDA for 22 hours and even a PSP for 2.5 hours! This amazing solar charger costs just $39.99.
Muzatch MZH-SP-6000 solar charger
Muzatch has launched the MZH-SP-6500 /SP-6000 renewable energy charger for notebook computers. This gem of a gadget, albeit a little costly, features the exclusive Muzatch’s intellectual adaptable patented technology that can adjust different voltage and electric currents, practically offering protection from overcharge, over current and short circuit. According to the company, the device can charge a wide variety of products and incorporates a built-in lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 12,000mAh. The solar charger can deliver an output voltage ranging from 5V to 22V.
Price : $149.95
Sungen unveils foldable solar-powered gadget charger
Sungen International Limited has been tirelessly working to make solar energy easy to access and harvest. The company unveiled a new product line of foldable gadget chargers at CES 2010. The charger is devised with solar panels and a built-in battery that can charge to full capacity in about 25 hours of sunlight. In addition to gadget chargers, the company has also unveiled a charging kit for powering larger appliances by green sources.
Thanko debuts hybrid solar charger for portable electronic devices
‘Small’ and Sweet – This new charger features a diminutive size of only W70 × H70 × D29mm along with three LED lights on the side. The device incorporates an 18cm pull type cable that turns on a dynamo to generate electricity with human power or rather pull. The device also features a 30cm cable for solar charge along with three different color connectors.
The Strapya mini solar cell phone charger
Smaller in size than an iPod, this unique contraption surely packs a power when it gets 6-10 hours of sunlight. It connects to the cell phone using an adapter and after that you can get 3 hours of dependable energy. But the big advantage of Strapya is its small price – of just $17.54.
PSP Solar Charger
Consisting of two solar panels, it could charge your handheld PSP effortlessly on the sunny days, that too for reasonable price of $28.76. But the queer disadvantage of this gadget is that the PSP screen is not bright enough to negate the effect of direct sunlight.
Solar Plug allows Sun to power your laptop
If your are on a field trip with the whole wide world cut away from you, this is the right charger for you – or rather your laptop. The pocket size Solar Plug features a system of micro-processor with solar panel that helps to generate 12v of electrical current, an optimum quantity for powering a laptop.
LJ-2600B 2600mAH best solar charger
LJ-2600B best solar charger comes with a stylish blue aluminum cover, but its main job is converting that light energy into our precious electricity, and it does so with pretty efficiency. Featuring a photoelectric panel, and a built-in 2600mAH Lithium-ion battery, this device can be recharged by computer USB and a standard AC outlet. It can power a plethora of digital products such as cellphones, PDAs, digital cameras, MP3 and MP4 players, and even GPS devices.
The Brunton SolarRoll
Brunton SolarRoll is basically a 58-inch long roll-up solar panel. It performs better than those solar-powered bags and backpacks, and moreover we don’t have to worry about finding an electrical outlet when we’re traveling with mobile devices. Costing between $199 and $499, and with a little sunlight, it can easily and cleanly charge laptops, cell phones, cameras, and even car batteries. And it is also waterproof!
Solio Classic Hybrid Solar Charger
Featuring 3 high-efficiency solar cells and an internal 1650Amh Lithium-Ion Battery, the Solio Classic is a great way to make a green statement. It has also the capability to hold a charge for up to 1 year!
