Eco Factor: Solar panels for mobile devices are just 0.8mm thick.
Sharp has announced the global release of the world’s thinnest solar panels, especially designed for next-gen devices of the future, which have to be slimmer, lightweight and above all, green. The LR0GC02 Solar Panel module is just 0.8mm thick and would be able to increase the life of the battery and hence users would be able to use the built-in systems with ease.
The panels would generate about 300mW of juice for the handset, which won’t end the battery dominance, but would ensure that the batteries are continuously recharged whenever the device is used in the sun. With Samsung and LG already showcasing their solar-powered cell phones, this new launch is expected to start a new era of cellphones charged by solar energy.
Via: Pocket-Lint/AkihabaraNews
