I just helped Mick Bromley of Wilderness Trekking head off to Nepal on his latest excursion with two sets of portable solar power systems. One is designed to keep a videographer’s equipment charged while he chronicles Mick’s legendary attention to…
Solar SmartPhone? Read This First!
Solar charging a smartphone is easy, but there are so many products on the market making promises that it becomes difficult to choose. The purpose of this article is to clear it all up for you. First, I will tell…
Showdown : Thin Film vs Crystalline
As should be expected, a common question I am asked is: Thin Film vs Crystalline…Â what is the best solar panel to use? There are essentially two types: Thin Film & Crystalline. Each have their own sub groups, like amorphous silicone…
Solar Charging A Camera… A Little Advice
Solar charging a camera is not tough, but most websites & stores selling solar chargers don’t know the difference between the statements: ‘can charge a camera’ vs ‘will properly charge a camera’. I thought it might be handy to provide…
Test: Powerfilm R-14 & Voltaic V60
A quick report of charging a Voltaic V60 battery pack from a Powerfilm R-14 rollable solar panel… Solar Panel : Powerfilm R-14 Battery Pack : Voltaic V60 Connectors : Stock CLA connectors provided with the panel & battery Mounting :…
Reality Check : Solar iPhone Charger
iPhones, Blackberries, and other smartphones are a common solar charging question. So here is a summary of what you need to know to avoid frustration and choose the solar iphone charger that will do the job for you. USB Port…