Select Solar Blog

Folding panel testing by social media journalist

Paul — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:06:47 +0000

The social media expert @Documentally has been testing using our portable solar panels charging iphone and ipad devices.
You can follow the discussion particularly of the 25W MyMobilePower folding solar panel at Bushtech.

New Solar products for trekkers, journalists, scientists, photographers and expedition leaders.

Paul — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:56:01 +0000

With Spring on its way and the promise of warm weather, we have been busy with a new product range aimed at the serious traveller. With our thoughts turning to holidays and exploring new places, we have put together a range of high-spec folding panels, making power on the move easier then ever before.

We are delighted to have become the UK’s sole distributor for My Mobile Power solar power solutions. Our new range of folding panels from My Mobile Power are made with UniSolar cells, making them especially efficient under low light conditions - great for use in the UK as well as abroad. They are all USB compatible, and the three larger ones come with a selection of mobile phone connectors as well as the usual 12V plug and socket. We’re also very pleased to be able to offer a really good portable laptop charging kit and camera battery charging kit using these panels.

USB folding Solar Charger
Product code 01003GT02
RRP £99.99.

Suitable for cellphones, mobile phones, PND, MP3/MP4, PSP®, compact cameras etc.
Charges small handheld devices in as little as 3 - 4 hours of direct sunlight - as fast as your computer’s USB port
Measures just 210 x 100 x 10 mm (closed) or 410 x 210 x 5 mm (unfolded). Weighs 145g.
5V output via USB connection
2-year warranty

Solar Camera Charging Kit
Product code 01004GT01
RRP £235.00

Kit comprises a 12W folding solar panel (MMP8) and a universal Li-Ion and Li-Po camera battery charging unit. Also recharges AA & AAA batteries, and of course, a wide range of portable electronics.
Universal camera battery charging unit: charging current 700 mA, power supply cable 110- 240 V, 12V car plug.
2 year warranty.

6.5W folding panel MMP4
Product code 06003GT01
RRP £110.00

Suitable for handheld games, mobile phones, SatNAv cameras etc., and also for 12V battery charging. Great for travelling.
Charges under cloudy/overcast conditions, but still folds small enough to fit a rucksak pocket.
Measures just 215 x 95 x 20 mm (closed) or 530 x 215 x 5 mm (unfolded). Weighs 230g.
12V cigarette lighter socket and 5V USB cigarette lighter adapter included.
2-year warranty.

12V folding panel MMP8
Product code 06003GT02
RRP £215.00.

This mid-range panel is suitable for charging mobiles, SatNavs, cameras, Satellite phones, electronic games and hand held devices.
Suitable for the serious traveller and expedition use.
Measures just 215 x 95 x 35 (closed) or 560 x 430 x 5 (unfolded). Weighs 420g.
12V female cigarette lighter and 5V USB cigarette lighter adapter included.
2 year warranty.

25W folding panel MMP16
Product code 06003GT03
RRP £410.00

A serious folding panel that will charge most portable devices with a 12V plug including notebooks, portable DVD players, SatNavs etc. A great all-rounder.
Suitable for professional and expedition use, and 12V battery charging.
Measures just 215 x 95 x 50 mm (closed) or 1040 x 430 x 5 mm (unfolded). Weighs 780g
12V cigarette lighter socket and 5V USB cigarette lighter adapter included.
2 year warranty.

Solar Laptop Charging Kit
Product code 01005GT01
RRP £540.00

Kit comprises a 25W folding panel (MMP16) and a portable universal Li-ion battery (MP3450). Serious power on the go to charge a whole range of devices.
MP3450 battery charger:
provides up to 19V to power or charge a laptop. Battery automatically resets to the lowest setting after device is connected to protect overcharging of your devices. 8 adaptor tips and USB output.
2 year warranty.

Select Solar - Sale Time

Paul — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:36:48 +0000

Select Solar - Sale Time

Up to 60% off

Don’t miss our fantastic offers

www.selectsolar.co.uk

Scotty Pro Charger - 01001ST01 - 35% off - £34.99

Solar Charger - 01001GL91 - 60% off - £7.99

Dynamo Torch - 02001GL04S - 35% off - £5.09

Solar Light and Water Bottle - 02001GL03S - 35% off - £5.73

Squeezy Torch - 02001GL91 - 60% off - £3.13

Devo Radio - 02003TG01 - 35% off - £60.00

Solar and Dynamo Reading Light - 02001GL06S - £35% off - £7.64

Solar Alien Model - 02006IP11B - 35% off - £15.74

Universal Rotor Kit - 02004IP15 - 60% off - £6.66

Large Universal Rotor Kit - 02004IP16 - 60% off - £7.83

Lion Model (no solar panel) - 02006IP92 - £6.36

2W 12V Amorphous solar panel - 06002IP02 - £11.50

4W 12V Amorphous solar panel - 06002IP01 - £20.00

6W 12V Amorphous solar panel - 06002IP03 - £25.00

12W 12V Amorphous solar panel - 06002IP04 - £40.00

Celebrity Cool Cap and Solar Shaver

Paul — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:46:12 +0000

Look out for our Solar Cool Cap
and our Solar Shaver
in I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.

Low carbon, green and educational Christmas presents for kids.

Paul — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:15:35 +0000

Make the holiday season green this year. Lower your carbon footprint this Christmas with solar power. Demand for solar power is growing rapidly and now children can learn about renewable energy in the most enjoyable way possible - by playing with it!

Focus on fun and on education this Christmas.

Inquisitive younger children will delight in power that seems to come from nowhere and they’ll have hours of fun with the simple wooden solar helicopter, finding out what makes the rotor go round. There’s a huge range of solar powered robots and models to make, from relatively simple ones that a 10 year old could make alone, to more difficult ones that need a dad’s help - Christmas fun for all the family.

Looking for an entertaining and educational Christmas present? Select Solar’s educational kits make great academic gifts and are designed to encourage children to adopt renewable energy principles from an early age.

Creative little girls will love the sunny beads that will allow them to make their own jewellery that changes colour in the sun.

Boys will love building and playing with the cars, planes and robots. Hours of fun on Christmas day and no fuel required. How about some wacky solar charged races on Boxing Day?

With a range of solar powered creatures, your little ones can have their own solar powered zoo! Lions, monkeys, spiders, frogs, birds, insects - none of which will be begging for scraps at the Christmas dinner table.

There’s lots of fun to be had with solar or dynamo powered toys, and there are some great ideas for teenage boys, who can be a real headache to buy for. If you want to get them something more interesting than the latest video game, and you’re looking for a present with an eco-friendly or (hidden!) educational message why not try a solar cap, dynamo copter, mini solar racer or water powered clock. They’ll probably also appreciate an iPower solar charger for their PSP and MP3 player, and a solar battery recharger for all their gadgets.

Solar powered dress

Paul — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:52:28 +0000

Fashion designer Rachel Bagley has used our flexible modules to create a unique range clothing. Her solar powered jacket and dress are part of her wearable electronics collection that also have a touch sensitive fabric remote control integrated into the fabric under the surface which allows the wearer to change volume or track without touching the ipod.

Rachel has integrated our Powerfilm PT7.2-150 (200mA @ 7.2V) mini solar panels into a corset that can power an ipod. The solar panel is attached to a circuit board that controls the current and regulates the voltage; this then has a USB connector that can power any electronic device needing 6 Volts. She has constructed a tailored cream silk jacket that has 12 mini PV panels connected in series and parallel along the front and back of the jacket which will be able to charge an ipod or similar device. A yellow strapless cotton dress also has 12 mini PV panels integrated into the fabric along the bust.

The garments are made using organic cotton and environmentally friendly peace silk as the collection is designed to have a positive effect on the environment and provide renewable electricity.

Sunny Beads

Paul — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:30:42 +0000

Sunny beads change colour in sunlight because they are made from a special ´reversible photo chromic´ material. This material changes its chemical structure when exposed to ultraviolet light (like sunlight), allowing it to absorb a coloured pigment or dye. Once out of the sunlight, it becomes colourless again. A fun cheap way to show the sun this summer.

Solar powered bike

Paul — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:26:17 +0000

Let the sun help you up the hills, using a solar powered bike.

Richard has cycled along part of the Corsican coast using an electric bike recharged by a folding solar panel.

See more details on Richard’s Solar E Bike site.

Power for festival goers

Paul — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:08:51 +0000

Select Solar have once again provided PodPads with 40W Kyocera panels to provide power for festival goers staying in their unique ‘PodPad’ accomodation. The panels fit exactly into a wonderful sunflower design that rises above the podpads to charge a 12V battery and thence to run lighting.

BBC Live Earth

Paul — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:48:11 +0000

Select Solar Ltd are providing these items

Cool Cap

Mini Solar Racer
Crazy Cricket
Blow light
Solar headphone radio

to Live Earth

Live Earth is a global series of concerts organised by Al Gore to raise awareness
about climate change. The concerts are taking place in 8 cities
worldwide on July 7th. More details about the concert are available on
http://www.liveearth.org