Recently, Japanese cellular provider KDDI released a Sharp waterproof, solar-powered cell phone, rumored to be renamed the SH002. Growing interest in both photovoltaic power as a green and clean source of energy and solar-powered devices has encouraged Sharp to globally release its new LR0GC02 solar module for mobile devices.

The LR0GC02 solar panel uses compact semiconductor packaging technology, which aids in keeping the panel thickness to a mere 0.8 mm. Sharp claims this is the thinnest level in the industry. The solar cells in the module are based on polycrystalline silicon and produce a top power of 300 milliwatts (mW). As an supplemental power source for mobile devices, the panel is designed to help save energy.

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The Kinesis K3 power generator is an update for their previous K2 unit with a new power source.  In addition to its solar cells and windmill, it can also charge its 4,000 mAh internal battery with external electricity sources using a car cigarette lighter or USB adapter.

According to the company, an hour of sun and wind will provide you with 30 minutes talk time on a cellphone. Once fully charged, the K3 can load the battery cells for an an MP3 player more than ten times or an average cell phone five times. Retails for around $100.00

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The SOLiCharger is a solar-powered iPhone charger which will let you charge your phone on the go. The 40g Lithium-ion battery pack can get you an extra 50% of power which will probably last enough to get you home.

The SOLiCharger can charge in various ways:

• Directly from the 110v Apple® USB charging cord
• Directly from any 12v Apple compatible car charger
• Directly from your computer via the Apple/USB cord
• Directly from the SUN — free solar power!

This means you will always have a power source for your iPhone. The charger will power some iPods too and it’s available in black or white for just $39.95.

via Press

Tags: Apple, Apple, iPhone, ipod, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Power Pack, solar, solar charger, SOLiCharger

OTAS, the company that brought us the e-blue PEQUENO Wireless Mouse, has come up with a special battery for the iPhone. It is entitled LC-1500 and besides the battery itself, there is a solar panel attached to it.

The Otas LC-1500 is small - 125×64×25mm - and light-weight - 100 grams - which are 2 good details for this kind of portable batteries. While getting recharged thanks the solar panel, it will take close to 13 hours to be fully charged. The iPhone accessory is only available in Japan, at least for now, and costs $60.

Tags: Apple, iPhone, lc1500, OTAS, solar