The sun is used in power generation, especially for office buildings or homes. Handset manufacturers and they are trying to introduce solar technology in mobile phones. The advantages of introducing such technologies are many, the biggest being that it will be enough to let the phone for several minutes in the sun to load the battery, giving up phone charger and phones become more environmentally friendly.
LG GD510 solar power cellphone
LG Electronics has unveiled their latest touchscreen phone dubbed LG GD510, which is being touted to be the most compact 3-inch touchscreen phone ever made. In addition to a host of trendy features, the cellphone carries a large photovoltaic panel to charge the onboard battery on the move.
By simply pointing the phone’s solar panel at natural light, the panel will convert solar energy into electricity without needing to be plugged in. Exposing the panel to the sun for ten minutes will give the phone enough power for a three-minute call, making it the perfect companion for emergency situations when no power is available to charge a dead battery. If left in natural light for long periods, the solar panel creates enough standby power to power the phone without any charging devices. LG plans to release this eco-friendly phone in the European market at the end of this year.
Samsung Crest E1107 Solar-Powered Cellphone
Its first solar-powered GSM mobile phone from Samsung, the E1107, also known by the catchier name Crest Solar. The phone is a dual-band GSM (900MHz and 1800MHz) and can be charged anywhere the sun is shining. Crest Solar features a large solar cell on its back cover that can keep its 800mAh battery charged when exposed to the sun. Samsung claims that when the phone is powered off, an hour’s worth of sun can result in enough power for an additional 5 to 10 minutes of talk time.
The Crest Solar comes with many features. Its essential mobile phone features include FM radio, MP3 ringtones, embedded games, and the capability to work as a flashlight. The phone also has a few original security features, such as Mobile Tracker, which automatically alerts you when the SIM card is changed and sends out an SOS message in an emergency. It also has a fake call feature, which means you can pretend to get an incoming call when you need to get out of an uncomfortable situation.
Sharp solar-powered mobile
Sharp in association with Japanese network KDDI has released the world’s first waterproof and solar-powered mobile phone.
The solar panel, placed on the top of the handset, will give enough charge for one minute of talk time or 2 hours on standby from just 10 minutes in the sun. The solar panel can contribute up to 80 per cent of the total power of the handset, so you should be able to nab some sun-charge to see you through a day or two if needs be.
Safaricom solar-powered cellphone
Safaricom from Kenya has rolled out its latest solar-powered cellphone known as Simu ya Solar, where the handset itself was constructed using recycled materials, while an integrated solar panel ensures your handset is well juiced up to handle any incoming calls. Perfect for those who tend to spend plenty of time in rural areas where electricity is harder to come by compared to a steady stream of sunlight.
Samsung Blue Earth solar-powered cellphone
Samsung Blue Earth it’s another solar phone from Samsung. Samsung Blue Earth is charges up via the solar panel on the back of the phone, apparently generating enough electronic power to make a call anytime.
The phone’s hardware, as well as its energy-efficient charger, are built without harmful substances like Beryllium, Brominated Flame Retardants and Phthalate. Moreover, Blue Earth’s user interface is one-of-a-kind, created in order to “draw attention to preserving our fragile environment”.
Screen brightness, backlight duration and Bluetooth can all be adjusted in an energy-efficient mode called “Eco mode”.
In addition there’s an “eco walk” function that lets the user count their steps with an in-built pedometer, calculating how much CO2 emissions have been reduced (and therefore how many trees have been saved) by walking as opposed to taking the car.
The solar-panel bit is sheerly for clout when you’re trying to hook up with green peace chicks; I can’t see it being very effective.
How does it charge if it’s in your pocket all the time? what do you have to do, stand there and point the phone at the sun like some caveman discovering sunlight for the first time? i guess this is one of those niche-market phones. i just can’t see this being useful for, say, business cell phones.
Samsung’s solar Blue Earth launching in Sweden this month, elsewhere soon
This information is for the people who want to buy one of this!