In the event of a massive power outage – how will you power your smart phones & gadgets? Solar Power is a reliable, renewable energy source. Solar Technology has come along way in recent years. It is far more affordable than you might think.
Before you make a purchase, you should take a look at your gear to ensure your power connection will be compatible. What kind of power connector does it require? Most cellular phones and tablets use USB connectors for charging. Here are a few Solar chargers that utilize USBs.
XDragon Solar Panel Power Banks ($17-$20.)
Solar Charger X-DRAGON Portable 9000mAh Solar Panel Power Bank
Solar Charger, X-DRAGON Solar Power Bank 10000mAh Portable Rugged Shockproof Dual USB Solar Battery Charger
RAVPower 15W Solar Charger with Dual USB Port
RAVPower 13000mAh Portable Charger External Battery Pack Power Bank with iSmart Technology
RAVPower 23000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank External Battery Pack (Xtreme Series, 3-Port, 9V/12V/16V/19V/20V – LCD Display) for Laptops, tablets, iPhones, Android Phones and other devices
MPowerd Luci Solar Lanterns
We used this little beauty during our last blackout. It’s an inflatable LED lamp with mini built-in solar panels. It has 3 settings – low, high & strobe effect. Even on the lowest light setting, it was bright enough for our board game play.
It doesn’t have a charge meter so there is no way to know how much reserve you’ve got. But after an 8 hour charge session, we got an equal amount of light time. The frosted version gives out a nice soft light that is great for eye level illumination. They are also available in clear as well as a primary colored rainbow variety pack. The mini EMRG model has a red strobe mode for roadside emergencies.