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Portable Solar Power
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In this electronic age where portability is the buzzword, cell phones, PDAs, music players and countless other devices are designed with battery power in mind. Unfortunately, batteries do not last forever and they need to be either replaced or recharged on a regular basis. Many of the portable devises are made for people on the go and include rechargers that plug into a vehicle's cigarette lighter and most can be used even while the batteries charge. While away from home and away from the car, portable solar power can help provide the needed charge for many of the devices.
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The military has been using portable solar power for quite some time to provide power for radios and other electronic gear that operate on 12-volt direct current, which is the output of solar cells. These lightweight folding packs can eliminate the need to carry heavy replacement batteries and work well for those troops who will be out in the field for an extended period. The portable solar power packs can also be used to power rechargeable batteries.
Hikers and campers also find portable solar power packs to be beneficial when they will be away from what they call civilization for several days. Aiming the collapsible unit at the sun can provide about 12-watts of power, enough for most battery chargers and since cell phones have become almost a necessity from a safety standpoint batteries could be recharged as needed.
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Keep the campsite lantern glowing will into the night?
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Carrying a portable solar power unit that includes storage capacity on camping trips can allow the power produced during a sunny day to be used throughout
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the evening to keep a lantern lit. In general the power produced by a portable solar power kit is not enough to operate appliances (don't take your electric can opener), but it can give a boost to rechargeable battery units for everyone.
Portable solar power units are usually purchased with a durable carrying pouch or a suitcase-like package and their weight is not normally an issue, except for long-range hiker or perhaps mountain climbers.
For people on the go who would normally carry a lot of spare batteries, a portable solar power unit to recharge batteries and operate small gadgets could well be a very doable solution to staying 'connected'.
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