Solar Chargers

Better Energy Systems is the developer of a line of hybrid solar chargers. Capable of being charged by either sun or wall plug, there is also a model that is chargeable by sun or USB port; a key-chain-sized portable solar charger. All models work off of a rechargeable lithium ion battery and operate within temperature ranges of -4F to 131F (-20C to 55C); capable of charging such devices as cell phone, iPod, GPS, handheld gaming console and digital camera. Better Energy solar chargers hold a charge for up to a year.

Brunton develops and manufactures rugged power sources for the outdoor enthusiast. They offer solar chargers from economical amorphous silicon models to high-output polycrystalline panels. Their line includes rollable and foldable solar panels meaning compact design and portability. The most compact models offered are those with a max output of 6 watts, and 12 watts; weighing in at 7.1 oz and 11 oz respectively. They also offer a model specific for charging the iPod. Brunton Solo chargers can operate a variety of electronics such as laptops, TVs, air-pumps, cell phones for hours.

The Voltaic solar bags are mobile solar power generators designed to charge virtually all handheld electronics. Voltaic developed fabrics to make their bags from recycled PET, i.e. soda bottles. Recycled PET fabric is light weight, extremely durable, UV and water resistant. Models range from producing up to 15 watts: powerful enough to fully charge a typical laptop from a day of direct sunlight; with smaller bags producing 4 watts of power. All bags include standard adaptors for common cell phones and other handheld devices.

Sunshine Solar is an importer and retailer carrying solar chargers ideal for notebook computers, cd players, digital cameras, rechargable batteries, MP3 players, PDAs, digital cameras, Sony PSP, Apple iPOD etc. Their models include multi-purpose DC chargers switchable between 6V and 12V, therefore able to support applications with higher voltage like a digital camera or even a car battery. Their standard solar battery saver models are 2 Watt; Sunshine Solar also offers a 15 Watt model ideal for large cars and 4X4s.

Sierra Solar Systems offers solar laptop chargers, including the Brunton Solaris 26, foldable and made of CIGS (copper indium gallium diselenide). Two or three- 10 watt PV modules provide enough power to run and/or charge most laptop computers including nearly all Macintosh as well as PC portables.

QuickerTek offers the Apple Juicz, a solar battery charger for Apple MacBooks. 18 watt, 27 watt, and 55 watt foldable solar panel models are capable of recharging a MacBook in varied time spans based per model. Three lightweight solar cell options unfold from 10.5 inches to various sizes from 30 inches to as large as 60 inches. This solar battery charger is capable of charging the Apple MacBook Air while the computer is in use.

Powertraveller.com manufactures and supplies travel accessories; among them portable solar battery chargers for handheld electronics and PCs. They offer models with features like a 20V power socket out and standard 5v USB socket;  LCD screen that displays battery capacity and the level of charge; or LED charge indicator. Models feature compatibilities with most laptops, mobile phones, iPods, PDAs, handheld game consoles and Sat Navs.

Sundance Solar Products offers solar battery chargers for 12V lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries for cameras, iPods, cell phones, PDAs, and chargers for AA/AAA, C, D and 9V batteries. They also offer solar kits ranging from 10 watt to 80 watt for uses ranging from keeping cellphones and batteries charged to large systems for emergency power to run AC and DC appliances like a radio or lighting. Sundance Solar carries a 5 watt trickle charger, a hearing aid battery charger, foldable and rollable chargers from such companies as Voltaic, Better Energy Systems and Sunlinq.

BatteryStuff.com carries solar battery chargers in the 2 to 30 watt range, including portable and stationary 12 volt solar cell battery chargers, and trickle chargers for car batteries, and RV and marine chargers. Featured brand names include Sunlinq and ICP Sunsei, which are flexible and foldable.

Aurora Solar develops and manufactures solar chargers for handheld battery operated devices like PDA's, CD players, cell phones, Gameboys and iPODs.Includes models with specs of 15 Volts @ 200 Milliamps; 5.6 volts @ 450 milliamps or @ 350 milliamps, offering 1.5 watts of 2.0 watts of power.

ICP Global manufactures solar battery chargers and charge controllers. Their Sunsei line of chargers are intended for maintaining charges on small vehicle batteries, and trickle charge up to medium sized cars, tractors, boat or RV batteries. Features include ability to remain connected to batteries constantly without overcharging. Charge controllers coupled with solar chargers avoid overcharging low capacity batteries. Charge controller models feature designations for use with solar panels generating up to 10A of current (12V), and up to 25A (12V-24V).

GoldenGadgets.com offer solar powered battery chargers. They carry small personal portable solar battery chargers to 12 volt battery chargers for automotive and marine batteries to full size solar powered lighting and battery charging kits. Various models feature amorphous silicon solar cells; and single-crystal silicon solar cells. GoldenGadgets also carries a solar powered attic ventilation fan, powered by one 12V 5-watt photovoltaic (PV) solar panel.

The Devotec Industries solar charger is an 80g model that charges cell phones, including the iPhone and Blackberry, handheld gaming consoles like the PSP and digital cameras. It has an output voltage of 5.5V and an output current up to 700mA. The solar charging time is about 12 hours; it can also be charged by USB/AC. It charges USB devices as well as Devotec batteries.

Sunforce is a manufacturer of 12V Solutions including solar panels. From battery maintainers, trickle chargers, remote chargers, to charge controllers. Models vary with max outputs of 1.8 watts 125 Mah; 11 watts 0.73 amps; 12 watts 800 mAmps; to 123 Watts 7.16 Amps.  Their 30 amp and 7 amp charge controllers include a digital 30 amp model.

Eclipse Solar Gear manufactures solar bags -backpacks, messenger bags, camera bags, coolers, even tackle bags for the fisherman, as well as a tripod solar power station that's portable for camping, trade shows or emergency relief situations. Features of Eclipse Solar bags are power outputs of upto 1.5 watts or 2.5 watts, with one charging outlet, and varying in weight from 2lbs 8 ozs to 5lbs. The solar tripod has options of a  6’, 7’, or 8’ aluminum mast, and solar panel providing 125 watts of power capable of charing a battery/inverter assembly capable of powering two large appliances (TV, Computers, Refrigerator) or power fans, lights, and portable electronics.

PowerFilm develops and manufactures flexible solar panels. Their rollable and foldable solar chargers range from portable solar battery chargers to military & government. They USB and/or AA chargers feature an operating voltage of 3.6V or 15.4V.

CirKits offers three solar power chargers, including a 12Volt/20 amp charge controller (also available in 24V/15A), a 9 amp solar charge controller/10amp manual load switch, and a 10 amp dark activated load switch (for automatic on at dark systems). These solar chargers are for lighting systems and charge controllers.

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