Monthly Archives: March 2010
Build your own Solar Charger
Make Engineering Intern, Tyler Moskowite, modified the fantastic Minty Boostcharger to work from one of our 6Volt solar panels. He’s getting some impressive charge times, charging his iPhone in 4-5 hours of direct sun. See the full instructions here. You …
Build your solar iPhone Charger
Estimating Voltage and Power of a Panel with Just a Ruler
One of the most basic things one needs to know about a panel is how much total power it puts out and at what Voltage and Amps. Even if you don’t have the manufacturer specs, you can still figure this …
Determine Voltage and Watts of your panel.
iPhone and Flip Charger in Islamabad
Location: In Kohat near Islamabad in Pakistan Solar Charges: An iPhone and Flip video camera of Dumeetha Luthra on mission for the UN in Kohat in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan
MacBook Solar Charger
Location: Sub-Saharan Africa Charges: MacBook Pro. Canterio International is an NGO that works with orphans in sub-Saharan Africa. As part of the Pangaea Project, they travel into remote villages without electricity. The Generator allows them to share pictures and videos …
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Small Scale Inverters for Solar – Not Yet an Option
One of the most frequent questions we get is “can I plug in to your bag with a standard wall plug?” Based on experimentation, a review of specs and some basic logic, the current answer is no. If you’re using …
Read more about small scale inverters
Solar Bicycle Trunk Bag
One of our customers was inspired by a previous post on solar panniers to trick out his bicycle with a solar powered trunk bag. He gives detailed instructions on how to construct your own.
Power at Taravale Sanctuary
Location: The Australian Wildlife Conservancy Mount Zero / Taravale Sanctuary. The Backpack’s owner is Jay Riedl, the Development Executive for Wildlife Australia Fund. Solar charges: While visiting the sanctuary, Jay checks out the mammal populations, burns lantana and chases brumbies. …
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Solar charging cell phones in Tanzania
Location: Kwala, Tanzania Solar Charges: A variety of devices, but cell phones were the most critical. The solar Messenger bag was used by SmallBean, a non-profit that brings electronics to citizens in diverse places to help them document their lives …
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