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Solar Chargers

Solar power is continuously gaining momentum and popularity. There are now solar chargers designed to power cell-phones, cars, laptops, etc. The solar charger harnesses energy form the sun and stores the energy within its battery for later use.

Typically, a solar charger can hold on to its charge for up to a year. The advantage to using a solar charger is that it eliminates all of those unnecessary, bulky chargers for every electronic device.

It may be difficult to choose between the best solar chargers because there are a lot of great models out there that basically perform the same functions. Upon being fully charged, the solar charger can fill a cell-phone’s life twice or play up to twenty hours of music.

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You don’t need to hire a professional to plan a solar photovoltaic system for your RV. Using these steps, you can plan the perfect system on your own and calculate how long it will take to pay for itself.
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This guide is articulated in sections where each section explains a specific question.

- Estimate the Total Power You Need
- Calculate Your Total Power System Size and Cost
- Get an Estimate on Energy Savings and Payback

Solar Power system to charge RV batteries

How can I increase the autonomy power of my motor home?

In a camper electricity and water are precious. We must therefore learn to save without depriving the indispensable.

To increase its autonomy, for example, you can install a solar panel. Who stays a week in the same place needs to find a way to recharge the batteries, and a good solution is the solar panel.

Be aware that they are expensive and fragile, just the branch of a tree to break, and is an additional weight.

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Solar powered cell phone chargers can be a better alternative to electrical cell phone chargers. You have to plug in your cell phone to a home outlet and then you have to wait a long time for your cell phone to be charged.

The charging of your cell phone takes electricity and the electricity costs money. It seems that you need to pay your mobile cell phone service provider for using your cell phone and you also have to pay the electric company for using your cell phone.

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You are out of luck if you are outdoors and your cell phone battery dies. There are hardly any places that will let you plug in your cell phone in order to charge it.

This is one of the reasons why a solar cell phone recharger is for you. You can charge your cell phone battery outdoors if your cell phone dies. It is true that you need sunlight in order to charge your cell phone, but most solar mobile phone chargers come with a storage device so that you can charge your cell phone even if there is no sunlight.

How Much Time do I Need to Full Charge?

General Rule to estimate total hours of direct sunlights to full charge: (Amperer per Hour of the Battery / Amperes per Hour of the Charger) + 10%

Assuming You have a 5 Watt / Hour Cell Phone Battery (like the one of Sony Ericsson Kurara, Nokia N900 or Razr V3)  and a 2 Watt output solar Charger, You need first to convert Watt in Ampere:

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Solar chargers for cars are becoming the most probable choice for powering cars and this is perhaps due to the convenience they create.

As you drive, the solar charger will be charging your car battery and the best thing is that as long as you connect your battery to it, your battery cannot die simply because the car has not been driven for a while.

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One of the best ways to generate electricity is by using solar energy. Solar battery chargers are now widely used, are easy to install and can work for very many years without any problems.

They are usually packed in a kit that has a solar panel, battery pack, conversion technology needed and any necessary wiring.

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Brunton Solar Battery Charger Review of Solaris 26 W Foldable Solar Array Flexible Panel

January 28, 2010

Description: The Brunton Solaris 26 Watt Foldable Solar Array represents the next generation of foldable solar arrays.  It’s a very usable portable power that uses the sunlight optimizing portability. It’s useful for charging car batteries, laptops, digital cameras or cell phones.
Uses: It charges/runs devices such as MP3 players, cell phones, digital cameras, PDA, battery chargers [...]

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How to Buy the Coleman Solar 18 Watt 12 Volt Deep Cycle Battery Charger

January 27, 2010

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Description: It’s a panel designed to avoid natural battery discharge or electronic drain in all deep cycle batteries (RV, boat, truck, mobile home, car).  The solar charger start working when exposed to daylight. An illuminated LEDs lets you know if the panel is charging. You can fix it near a constant sunlight source.

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Review of the Go Power! Solar Panel Kits and Battery Chargers

January 26, 2010

The Go Power! Solar Chargers are produced by Carmanah Technologies Corporation. Since 1996, the company has been designing and manufacturing renewable energy and energy efficient products for a wide range of industries. In the process, they have garnered many awards for innovation and customer satisfaction. The company produces several solar chargers intended for recreational vehicles [...]

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Review of the Sunforce Solar Battery Chargers

January 26, 2010

Sunforce manufactures a wide variety of solar energy equipment and accessories. Their products are among the most economical choices on the market. The combination of quality and economy make many of their solar kits ideal for novices who want to experiment with green energy before making more serious commitments.
The Sunforce 50032 is a 15 Watt [...]

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Review of HQRP Solar Chargers

January 23, 2010

The HQRP 15 Watt Monocrystalline Flexible Solar Panel is rated for 18V maximum power, with 0.8333 Amps maximum current. This lightweight unit is highly efficient and its junction box offers silicone protection from moisture.
Often used to maintain the batteries in golf carts, RVs, and boats, the unit is ideal for both indoor and outdoor [...]

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