PV Gap

Erin Said:

Solar chargers for mobile phones?

We Answered:

Most solar chargers only function properly in bright sunlight, >50,000 lumens. The advantage of these is the free power if you have the time to keep the charger in the sun. Phones that are solar powered, like the Samsung Guru E-1107 have the same weakness. There is a technology being developed in Canada, for which a patent has issued, which can avail of lower light to charge and store energy. Check out Ecosol Solar Technologies - www.ecosolinc.com.

April Said:

For camping what is the best portable iphone solar charger?

We Answered:

I have the Global Solar foldable solar panel that I use to keep by phone charged in the event of an emergency (yes, there are often cell towers near enough to where I camp and sail). http://www.altestore.com/store/Solar-Pan… I haven't charged it up from empty yet, maybe I'll try that this weekend to see how long it takes, probably 2 - 3 hours.