Mar 16, 2010

Science Scene - Solar Power via USB

The SolarFold and SolarFan portable solar chargers unfold into surface-area-utilizing solar collectors when needed, supplying enough power to make a three-minute cell call after just ten minutes in the sun.



Made by AmbienTec, the chargers run about $250 each and power just about anything that can juice up via USB. The devices haven't hit U.S. stores yet, but AmbienTec will happily sell you one directly.

2 comments:

  1. Interesting but out of my price range!

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  2. That is a steep price, but I'm sure that price will come down quickly as personal solar tech develops.

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