On a full charge, without the sun, the battery has enough
power to run and charge a laptop computer for about three
hours, a 19" television for over an hour or a twenty watt
light for about ten hours. Next time the power goes out, read
in silence, listen to music, surf the Internet while the Sun Power
Port provides a clean energy source.

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reynantevargas
http://www.sunpowerport.com

Pretty cool. I don't know if it really works for most homes, but for a travelling, camping application, I think this would come in handy.

What do you see the market for this product being. It surely isn't a power source for any home, but I am sure it would benefit the camper (as jt mentioned). Is it a silicon PV cell or can you integrate a thin film unit to lighten up the whole unit? Can you add extra panels to decrease charge times?

Could be a nice supplement for travel or for business trips but I see what everyone else is saying, this device can't handle enough to be a viable solution for very much. I love the innovation and the spirit of this device. I wish I had one.

"On a full charge, without the sun, the battery has enough
power to run and charge a laptop computer for about three
hours, a 19" television for over an hour or a twenty watt
light for about ten hours. Next time the power goes out, read
in silence, listen to music, surf the Internet while the Sun Power
Port provides a clean energy source. " >>

This is possible temporarily when someone travels around. When the investment in Solar power increases then probably one would be able to do it at home.

Thanks
Cheryl

http://www.viewinsideabook.com/?cat=61

Save energy using solar chargers and smart strips and reusable batteries .The solar chargers are really beneficial in case of outback travel and other trips.

Thanks,
Runka,
http://www.runka.com/ecom/product_c...tCatID=256

I think that most solar technologies are out of the range of the majority of consumers, but this one has a chance to be an entry level unit for most people. I think that Runka hits a good point with smart strips as well. When it comes to being green with power, its not all about the technology but can also be about smarter usage of the power we use.

I like this device for, as someone else said, travel and other trips. For daily use, it doesn't make that much sense. Its like an oversized Solio.

I don't think you'll be able to carry this around in your pocket like a Solio though!

I love my Solio, but it really can't do much in the way of supplying everyday power. This item presented here has potential for small travel applications, but the real solutions are much more grand.

I hope this product is a little better than a Solio. Mine crapped out after about a year and will only hold half a charge.

Yeah its right that the solar energy is not better for heavy load equipments but can be frequently used for small devices like these can greatly help out people specially if they are traveling or residing in remote areas.

Solar is expensive and to truly gain all the benefits from using solar, you need to invest in it fairly substantially. Small application solar is good but really doesn't make that much sense. Most small scale solar involves active processes that must be done on a very frequent basis. This isn't realistic for most consumers. Larger installations are much more automated and don't involve as much (still some cleaning concerns) and are much more likely to make an impact.

Although solar is expensive but it's definitely worth it to invest in. I especially like portable solar panels much better since it would be really convenient for my gadgets. :) Solar hot water heating as well since we often heat water here at home. Oh wait, we all do.

Portable solar is inefficient and doesn't really address reduction of power consumption. Most who would use portable solar use it to add convenience to outdoor activities that otherwise would be devoid of electricity. In essence they have increased power demand and met that demand with solar. What we need to be addressing is reducing power demand and replacing the infrastructure with renewable resources. Portable solar doesn't do that.

I do love solar hot water though., More efficient that photovoltaic and less expensive too.

Solar lamps and solar panels are really efficient and works fast too.. They use the Sunfusion energy
to make things work.. Good that experts have found solar panels and solar lamps..