Developed by Urban Green Energy and GE Energy Industrial Solutions, the brand new Sanya Skypump harnesses the power of the wind and sun to charge your Electric Vehicle (EV). This hybrid solar/ wind turbine-powered charging station has a slim design that can easily fit along roads or in parking lots, making EV charging easy and accessible. A UGE-4K wind turbine harnesses wind power, while solar panels on the Skypump’s roof generate electricity from the sun’s rays. The combined energy produced by the wind turbine and solar array is enough to significantly offset the charging station’s electricity use. The Sanya Skypump can fully charge an average electric vehicle in only four to eight hours. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
The Element5 Mini L Solarbag not only protects your iPad from bumps and scratches but it also extends the battery life of its battery. It comes equipped with the all-new (BluCell) solar panel that allows an efficient use of solar energy, a built-in battery and the connector cable for iPad. If you are interested, you can purchase the Element5 Mini L Solarbag for 348 Swiss Franc or approx. $412. [Product Page]
Voltaic has unveiled the Spark Tablet Case for iPad. The case comes equipped with solar panels that generate 8 Watts of power to provide about an hour of iPad runtime for every hour in direct sunlight. The Spark Tablet Case features a battery pack that can also be recharged from a high-powered USB ports or a wall charger. Measuring 34cm x 27cm x 4cm ad weighing 900 grams, the bag is made from recycled PET and is waterproof, lightweight and UV resistant. Voltaic expects to release its Spark Tablet Case in the Spring 2011. No word on pricing so far. [Gizmag]
Samsonite has showed off their latest messenger bag that can recharge your mobile gadgets via USB port. Made of a combination of nylon and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) construction, the bag is big enough to carry a laptop up to 15.6-inch in size. Meanwhile, its solar panel is able to recharge a BlackBerry Curve fully after 4.5 hours of exposure to direct sunlight. Samsonite’s latest messenger bag with solar panel is expected to arrive on the market in the Spring 2010 for sub-$100. [Electronista]
Sharp Corporation has successfully developed the new LR0GC02 Solar Module for mobile devices that measures at only 0.8 mm thick. These solar cells are based on polycrystalline silicon and provide a maximum power of 300 mW. The Sharp LR0GC02 is now available for the global market, which means that we will see more solar-powered cell phones in the near future. [Sharp]
Konarka has successfully developed a range of organic thin-film solar cell modules which are flexible enough to be attached to a bag and used as a power source of an electronic paper. These solar panel modules are exhibited at the 2nd International Photovoltaic Power Generation Expo (PV EXPO 2009). The energy conversion efficiency of these super thin solar cells stand at 4% currently within a building. Translucent solar cells are also available from Konarka, and having these on our ceilings and windows will definitely revolutionize the power industry. [TechOn]
