Solio Solar Charger uses clean energy to charge your phone, iPod

February 17, 2011 By Kelly Montgomery

This compact solar charger by Solio offers enough power to charge your phone or iPod with solar power alone.

For those who are addicted to their smartphones and iPods, but want to keep their carbon footprint on the smaller side, this pocket-sized device from Solio can definitely help. The device runs on solar energy that can be stored in its internal rechargeable battery. The Solio Solar Charger ($100) retains enough energy to charge a phone or iPod twice when the device is fully charged. All you need is some sunshine and you have an extra power source when you’re on the go. The three pieces fan out to catch sun rays when you are harvesting power. The charger comes with several adapter tips to ensure that you can charge almost any small device with your harvested solar power. It is also a carbon-neutral product made from recycled and recyclable materials. We think this would be a useful device to throw in your bag for everyday use, but it could also be helpful for outdoor activities like long hikes or camping trips.

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Michael Dougherty at 11:24pm 21st February 2011 that controller i built looked pretty professional, just as a point of reference....
Michael Dougherty at 11:21pm 21st February 2011 it doesn't fold out all cool like that, but yes, its actually fairly professional looking, enclosed in a small plastic project case about the size of an ipod, and generates a small amo0unt more voltage and current as that thing. I'll send you some pics when it's done. solar cells are SUPER cheap now dude, and there's really nothing to that thing. its just a solar cell and a lion battery.
Adam Hughes at 4:58pm 21st February 2011 You can't build one those that looks that good an functions that well for 10 bucks at home
Michael Dougherty at 6:05am 20th February 2011 build your own for about ten bucks. kind of a rip off if u ask me. it would take u almost a year to get that money back from electricity it generates. wanna make people go green, offer them a MUCH cheaper alternative.
Terrence Masson at 11:10pm 17th February 2011 I want one!
Jean Goon at 10:26pm 17th February 2011 Where do we purchase this device?
Adam Hughes at 10:18pm 17th February 2011 And me like a sap plugging my phone in still...
Jessica Trau at 10:15pm 17th February 2011 That's just sexy awesome!