Portable solar panels are the answer to two of the more pressing issues these days: (1) keeping electronic gadgets charged up, and (2) saving money and greenhouse gas emissions for the energy required.
Electronic devices like cell phones, cameras, mP3 players and computers require a lot of power to recharge. Using solar panels is becoming a more mainstream way to keep charged up without the need for an electrical outlet.
Today, you can find portable solar panel devices to recharge electrical gadgets using ultraviolet light. And the newest version of portable solar panels is flexible solar power using thin film solar technology.
Here are two new products for portable solar panels that use flexible solar power:
1. SolarRoll is comprised of PV (photovoltaic) cells and can be rolled and carried in a small backpack. It produces up to 14W of electricity for recharging small devices like cell phones and digital cameras. SolarRoll is useful for people who spend a lot of time outside, including fishers, hunters, hikers and more. The device is also weather proof, and UV transparent. It costs in a range of $199-$479.
2. Suntrica is another flexible device that uses solar energy for recharging gadgets. It is so convenient, you can fit it into your pocket. The thin film solar technology absorbs UV light and converts it into solar energy to recharge portable devices.
Do you use portable solar panels and/or flexible solar power to recharge mobile devices? Let us know in the comments below!