Lightweight Fold-up Solar Charger for AA Batteries

Advanced Battery Technology, Sep 2005

PRODUCT NEWS

The PowerFilm AA Foldable solar charger is ultra lightweight, thin, and recharges batteries in a highly effective manner in varying sunlight conditions while optimizing charging time and protecting batteries from over-charging. It recharges two AA rechargeable (NiMH or NiCad) batteries in four hours or four batteries in eight hours, weighs less than four extra batteries and folds to pocket size. The military version is already on the market.

The military version of the charger is being marketed by PowerFilm Solar. The company is partnering with Johnson Outdoors to market a commercial version.

Once unfolded, this charger automatically begins charging. The charging lights confirm if the batteries are charging or fully charged.

For more information, visit www.powerfilmsolar.com.

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