• Includes Cigarette Plug Connector
• Works in all weather conditions
• Waterproof, Shock, and Rust Resistant
• Reverse Charge Protection, Overcharge Protection
• 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Product Description
iMob Solar Battery Charger (1.8 W / 125 mA) – Alternative 12 volt power source
Hoes does the solar panel work?

The iMob 1.8W solar charger converts light energy from the sun into 12 volt DC electricity which is then transported to the rechargeable batteries through the lead wire and connector.

The thin film amorphous technology of iMob’s panel allows the absorption of a wider spectrum of natural light, and therefore works in cloudy weather conditions. This technol… More >>

iMob Solar Battery Charger

• For Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, MP3 & MP4 Players, PDAs
• Charge under sunlight or through USB/AC.
• This portable battery serves as a spare battery when you have no other power source. Charge it with sunlight!
• Comes with 6 different converters for today’s most common electronic devices. Search below for compatible models!

Product Description
Portable Solar Panel Charger 1350mAH for Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, MP3 & MP4 Players, PDAs

This portable battery serves as a spare battery when you have no other power source.
Charge it with sunlight!

Comes with 6 different converters for today’s most common electronic devices.

Compatible with:
Mobile phones (standard accessory are six kinds of phone connector adaptor: iPHONE, NOKIA x 2, SAMSUNG, SONY-ERICSSON, Motorola/Mini US… More >>

Solar Battery Charger for Samsung SGH F258, F488, G608, G808, Apple iPod, iPhone 3G, 3Gs, 2G & Many More

• Charge your mobile devices by solar power or USB port
• 5 individual adaptors included to use with various devices
• Solar energy board:5.5V/ 80mA
• High capacity of rechargeable Lithium battery: 1350mAh
• See our product pictures for detail and compatible devices

Product Description
100% new solar battery charger, charge your mobile devices anytime and anywhere!
Saves power and protects environment,high efficiency and safe
Ideal for travelers ,modern and portable
Mini style multi-function,Light weight to put into your pocket any time
Compatible with mobile phones, digital camera, PDA, MP3, MP4… More >>

USB Solar Battery Charger for Mobile Cell Phone MP3 MP4

• The NiCd Rechargeable batteries are sold in a set of four
• These AA batteries have a 1.2 voltage @800mAH
• Expected Lifetime: 500 charge & discharge cycles. (Appox 2 years in Solar Post Caps)
• Two AA Ni-Cad Rechargable Batteries ensure longer lighting power up to 12 hrs of light
• Install batteries in the morning and allow them to charge throughout the day.

Product Description
Replacement 1.2 volt NiCd Batteries for all of our Solar LED Light Post Caps Two AA Ni-Cd Rechargable Batteries ensure longer lighting power: up to 12 hrs of light when used with our Solar Post Caps. The NiCd Rechargeable battery comes individual or in a package of four. These AA batteries have a 1.2 voltage @800mAH. They are replacement solar batteries and contains Nickel-Cadmium. Expected Lifetime: 500 charge & discharge cycles. (Appox 2 years in Solar Post Caps) … More >>

REPLACEMENT 1.2-v NiCd Solar Batteries for Outdoor Solar LED Lights , Set of Four Batteries

• Preserve battery power in vehicles that use 12 V batteries
• Plugs connect directly to the battery terminals
• Weatherproof design for operation in all daylight conditions
• Built-in overcharge protection

Product Description
Use the solar battery trickle charger to preserve battery power in boats, SUVs, RVs, and vehicles that use 12 V batteries. Weatherproof design works in all daylight conditions. Plugs can be connected directly to battery. Built-in overcharge protection keeps charger and battery from incidental damage. Includes 5 watt solar panel and battery clamps. Dimensions: 13″ L x 13″ W x 3/4″ D…. More >>

Grip 12 V Solar Battery Trickle Charger

• 15-watt solar charger plugs into your vehicle’s 12-volt lighter socket
• Works with automobile, all terrain vehicle (ATV), personal water craft (PWC), and boat batteries
• Made of durable ABS plastic and amorphous solar cells
• Manufacturer recommends using a charge controller (not included) in tandem with this charger for optimal results
• Measures 15.5 x 2.5 x 41.5 inches (WxHxD)

Product Description
The Sunforce 50032 15 Watt Solar Battery Charger gives you another reason to love the sun — it’ll help keep your vehicle’s battery charged. Just plug the this helpful 15-watt battery charger into your vehicle’s 12-volt lighter socket and position the panel to pick up the most daylight possible. And with the built-in blocking diode technology, this charger is designed to protect against battery discharge at night. You can also use this device to maintain the charge … More >>

Sunforce 50032 15 Watt Solar Battery Charger

• 1.8-watt solar charger plugs into your vehicle’s 12-volt lighter socket
• Works with automobile, all terrain vehicle (ATV), personal water craft (PWC), and boat batteries
• Made of durable ABS plastic and amorphous solar cells
• Includes alligator clips for direct connection to a battery
• Measures 6.5 x 1.25 x 18 inches (WxHxD)

Product Description
The Sunforce 50012 1.8 Watt Solar Battery Maintainer gives you another reason to love the sun — it’ll help keep your car’s battery charged. Just plug this helpful 1.8-watt solar charger into your vehicle’s 12-volt lighter socket and position the panel to pick up the most daylight possible. Or, if you prefer, use the included alligator clips to connect it directly to the battery, so you can keep your lighter socket open for cell phone chargers or other accessories. … More >>

Sunforce 50012 1.8-Watt Solar Battery Maintainer

What is solar battery cell?

Let me view the introduce from the wikipedia

A solar cell or photovoltaic cell is a device that converts solar energy into electricity by the photovoltaic effect. Photovoltaics is the field of technology and research related to the application of solar cells as solar energy. Sometimes the term solar cell is reserved for devices intended specifically to capture energy from sunlight, while the term photovoltaic cell is used when the source is unspecified. Assemblies of cells are used to make solar modules, which may in turn be linked in photovoltaic arrays.

Simple explanation

1. Photons in sunlight hit the solar panel and are absorbed by semiconducting materials, such as silicon. 2. Electrons (negatively charged) are knocked loose from their atoms, allowing them to flow through the material to produce electricity. Due to the special composition of solar cells, only allow the electrons to move in a single direction. The complementary positive charges that are also created (like bubbles) are called holes and flow in the direction opposite of the electrons in a silicon solar panel. 3. An array of solar panels converts solar energy into a usable amount of direct current (DC) electricity.

Solar battery chargers are better for the environment in a few ways. For one, with them, batteries can be recharged, therefore no longer contributing to growing landfills. Also, batteries have potentially harmful metals inside them – we do not want to be simply throwing them out into landfills!

Also, if using batteries that can be recharged with a solar battery charger, a person can stop wasting his or her money on the purchase of new batteries.

The batteries of cell phones, PDAs, laptops, mp3 players, and more can be charged by solar battery chargers. This means that you do not have to rely on electricity to charge these devices. This is especially good because most electricity is created by non-sustainable, polluting methods.

Solar battery chargers are also good because they allow the users to charge devices, even when no power outlets are around. This makes them especially useful when working out in the field, traveling, hiking, and/or during an emergency.

It does not matter if you use a 12 volt solar battery charger, a solar car battery charger, or any other type of charger – the use of any solar battery charger is going to help alleviate waste. By supporting and using solar battery chargers and other sustainable technology, you can help make a difference in today’s world.

The solar cells positive terminal is connected through the diode to the positive terminal of the 1.2V battery. If the voltage of the solar cell drops below 1.4 volts then with the 0.2V the blocking diode takes there wont be enough potential to charge the 1.2V battery. The purpose of the diode is to disallow current dissipating out from the battery to the solar cell when this low voltage situation occurs in the solar cell.

Usually the solar battery charger are used in camera and camcorder, and placed on the packbag as follow :

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But how to use a battery solar charger ?

The solar cells positive terminal is connected through the diode to the positive terminal of the 1.2V battery. If the voltage of the solar cell drops below 1.4 volts then with the 0.2V the blocking diode takes there wont be enough potential to charge the 1.2V battery. The purpose of the diode is to disallow current dissipating out from the battery to the solar cell when this low voltage situation occurs in the solar cell.

Usually Solar battery charger can used in digital camera battery when you take photos in the open air.

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