BoostSolar: $99 Solar Power Battery Backup System

Eton BoostSolar is a solar charger with a 5,000 mAh battery

      The Etón BoostSolar is a solar-powered smartphone and tablet (and pretty much any other electronic devices) charging solution that helps deliver power anywhere that has ample amounts of sunshine. This product also includes a battery capable of delivering two charges to the typical smartphone. Consumers looking in the market for mobile power solutions and emergency preparation products may recognize the Etón name as the manufacturer of several Red Cross branded emergency and outdoor  products.
        The Etón BoostSolar is a solar charger and battery pack that consumers can charge up with the sun or by a USB port. The 5,000 mAh battery has the capacity to charge a smartphone twice and can push enough power to charge power-demanding tablets, which tend to be strict about any power requirements.

        This product is able to charge the included 5,000 mAh battery in approximately 16 hours of sunlight or in about 5 hours over the USB port. Each battery includes a LED indicator light to show the battery life left. It also ensures that the solar panels will survive any outdoor activities due to its IPX-4 rating for water, which defines itself to be able to survive splashes and a little rain. The corners feature openings so consumers are able to clip the solar charger to a backpack while walking, for on-the-go charging. 

Switch between batteries to keep the power flowing

Solar Power Traffic Lights Coming Soon

      With the help of a Delhi-based firm under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, officials of Allahabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) have decided upon installing a solar-powered traffic system within 22 crossroads of Allahabad, India. As part of its pilot project in 2012, solar panels, signal lights and other equipment were installed at four major crossroads such as Subhash crossing and Rana Pratap crossing; however, because of Maha Kumbh's preparations, the project has not been processed yet.
       The AMC had focused on starting the project at the earliest convenience. "Once the panel and other equipment are available, the solar-powered signals are to be installed at other major crossings too," Municipal Commissioner R. Vikram Singh had told Times of India (TOI).
        Last year, the solar-power traffic lights system had started phase-wise after AMC had given a no-objection certificate to a Delhi-based firm. In perspective to the fact that the solar-powered traffic signals has been successful in Agra and Bareilly, traffic police authorities have been coordinating with AMC authorities to bring them also to the city. Traffic inspector Indra Pal Singh had remarked to TOI that solar panel rooms are already in place at major crossings and that hopefully, the lights would begin to work within three months.
        Solar traffic lights are usually equipped with photovoltaic cells as well as having a solar panel attached to the top of the pole, which helps convert sunlight into electrical power. A solar charger regulates the voltage coming out of the solar panel. As this occurs, the regulated power obtained is used to charge a battery. Lighting is produced through extra-bright LED lights, which help produce an array of light that can last up to 4 years and are extremely energy efficient.
        Under this project, the previous traffic lights have already been removed and a fresh system of solar traffic lights are to be installed. The officials have also sought public cooperation in the same regard. Legal advisor of AMC, S.L. Yadev, said, "The project would help conserve energy and ensure smooth vehicular movement as solar energy would be operating the traffic lights. While one electric traffic light costs between 4 to 5 lakh, the solar signal costs around 8 lakh. Solar power is an efficient alternative provided enough energy is stored."

More and more solar gadgets to look into in 2013

Are you tired of constantly trying to buy batteries for your keyboard because it just keeps on dying after a period of time? Well, problem solved with the new anticipated Logitech Wireless Solar-Powered Keyboard!

Oh, and did I mention there's one in black too?

This keyboard is compatible with mobile devices such as tablets and phones accessed through the bluetooth function. Don't worry about buying batteries for this one because it's charged through the solar cells on top as shown. Full charged capacity can obtain functionality up to three hours.


Next off, do you have a kindle? If you do, this is maybe something you ought to consider getting for your Kindle.

Solar Focus had created a leather case over for the screen and they also inserted a flap on the top right hand of the case to charge the case from the sun. Not only this but there is a LED reading light built in to read outdoors and indoors.


Battery-powered flashlights can get lost in luggage easily and anything battery powered can only last for a period of time. Battery-powered lanterns can eat up all those D-size batteries in only a few days but, here's an invention that is worth keeping.

Featuring the Woods Solar Powered Tent, it is a tent with solar-powered LED lighting inside. This tent has many LED lights strung, all of them which are connected to a panel on its outside that can charge from the sun in 6 hours. At night, you can access lighting for 2-4 hours.

So, when you decide to go camping with a few of your friends or family members, don't hesitate to buy and pack this invention for it'll save the hassle!

When you go somewhere for a vacation and there is just that one thing that always slips your mind in forgetting to pack? Well, mobile chargers are usually forgetful when traveling somewhere but, that's where the Goal Zero Sherpa 120 Kit comes in!

This kit runs at a high-efficiency rate, in which it has enough power to charge an iPhone for 133 hours, an iPod for 400 hours or even a laptop for 5 hours. It actually is not heavy as expected (6.5 lbs) when it carries a panel, cables and a power pack. When the pack reaches its full charging capacity, it can hold 120Wh, which is enough to charge the average laptop twice or more.

For people who enjoy decorative lights or even gardening, consider this: Mohzy Petal Solar Light.

This solar light can be a cute and fun way of decorating your garden for it can absorb sunlight through the small solar panel featured on the left and illuminate the garden outdoors at night.