Comments for 12 Volt Solar Power

Comment on i have a question about those solar cell phone chargers? by dtwarwick

dtwarwick — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:31:02 +0000

If, by “larger”, you mean a battery of the same voltage but with more capacity, then it should probably work fine. If you are talking about using a battery of highr voltage, it will almost certainly never fully charge.

Comment on Is there a charger cord for the Li-IOn NP-45 battery that has a USB on both sides? by Jim A

Jim A — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:17:18 +0000

Normally USB cables have two ends but they’re not actual electrical cables they’re USB cables.

Comment on Does anyone have experience with solar chargers for Ipods, cell phones, etc. I have checked and the prices …? by Clutchitude

Clutchitude — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:36:47 +0000

I tried it, it’s not really worth it. Depending on the charger, you need at least 8-15 hours of uninterrupted sunlight for a full charge on an ipod (varies depending on the device, and the intensity of the sunlight).

Being indoors, interrupting the sunlight, a cloudy day, many things will make the charger less and less useful. Unless you are going on a long trip and not going to be near a power outlet for days at a time, it’s barely useful at all.

Comment on Solar chargers – would a small one power a laptop? by mandieshaw13

mandieshaw13 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:48:19 +0000

sound like a great idea to me!

Comment on Solar chargers – would a small one power a laptop? by Don K

Don K — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:12:02 +0000

There are all kinds of stuff for what you are talking.

Backpacks and laptop bags and thin film solar modules. the list goes on.

Here is a website about just that kind of solar power products. http://www.oynot-solar.com You should find what you need there.

Comment on Solar chargers – would a small one power a laptop? by hgiffard772@btinternet.com

hgiffard772@btinternet.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:43:31 +0000

yes why not if it could caves you television to play why

Comment on Solar chargers – would a small one power a laptop? by KaribuTanzania

KaribuTanzania — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:19:02 +0000

I use a small solar panel to send this e-mail from Botswana. It powers a laptop , the sat-internet and 5 or so energy saving bulbs 5-6 hours per day. I costs around 150 US. I think its big compared to what you are taking about (50w). Its still cheap
Its made by Shell and BP the small ones, tailor made for consumers in the west might be more expensive.
The catch is it provides 12v which I first need to store in a 12V battery, then invert to 220v using an inverter about the size of a laptop powersuply. From this 220 supply I can now use any charger I like, phone , I pod,light bulbs and laptop.
The standard little ones provides a voltage eg 7.4 V that is tailor made for that device eg Nokia phone. Some might even cater for many different ones.
Mine total cost around 250 USD . But you can’t put it in your handbag.
It suits my lifestyle, I live and work in isolated places, if the sun don’t shine I fall back on the car battery. Its also not that green because of the 12V lead/acid battery. But then all batteries are not green. The lead can be recycled.
The solar panel needs to be baby sitted , moved around to stay in the sun. Might work for me but not for you.

Comment on How would a solar panel that is handle this situation? by Adam

Adam — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:40:14 +0000

By producing the that’s needed

Comment on how do i charger my ipod on a 30 day camping trip w/o outlets? by I heart beets

I heart beets — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:20:02 +0000

no electricy, no ipod charging. sorry.

Comment on how do i charger my ipod on a 30 day camping trip w/o outlets? by Conner

Conner — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:39:52 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOCEAJjUIgA&feature=PlayList&p=A8DB404894F62A44&index=4
That shows u how to make a usb battery. but the batteries might be expensive.