Can you take it with you?
This article from the Australian describes the use of Solar Power on the move. It's an interesting idea whose time has come.
How to travel with sun power
- escape
- July 29, 2012
Just ask solar products expert Jack Wilde of NomadNRG in Byron Bay, a global company that sources mobile power accessories for road-trippers, campers, hikers and business travellers. "Solar products are going off," Wilde says.
"Green has become the new black, and modern solar products are proving as popular with backpackers on a budget as for business travellers wanting to charge their smartphones or laptops."
Wilde believes travellers are more environmentally conscious of the way they "power up" on holiday or business trips. The sight of a solar panel leaning on a tree outside a tent or on top of a caravan is becoming more common. And now it's built into our travel gear.
"I think over the past 20 years we have witnessed great changes - the explosion of eco-tourism as a billion-dollar industry being a good example of that," Wilde says.
"We know all too well the freak-out everyone faces each day just trying to keep their mobile device powered up to keep their communications flowing; not to mention when travelling or being on the road all day, in and out of meetings, when it can be embarrassing to walk in and ask to use a power point."Having a natural power solution with you is the only way to go, whether for business or leisure."
Wilde says the most important consideration when buying solar products is that "if it's not quality, it may well be useless".
With new technology comes solar panels that pack a bigger punch than ever.
NomadNRG (nomadnrg.com) has a range of products using UVA technology developed in Europe for low-light environments, so it continues charging in dim conditions and rain.
I test-drove a solar-power case for my iPad and, even in a cafe in average light conditions, the unit was charging on the table.
The regular sunshine in Australia means solar products become even more efficient, with "about 20 minutes of recharging in direct sunlight generating up to 15 minutes' talk time", Wilde says.
Learn more at:http://www.theaustralian.com.au/archive/travel-old/how-to-travel-with-sun-power/story-fn30263y-1226436886957
As we become more electronically mobile it might be a good idea to consider mobile solar power. You can find mobile solar here: Portable Solar
Fell free to comment: Do you need a portable solar charger?
Fell free to comment: Do you need a portable solar charger?
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