Solar Power Blog

Here’s a great demonstration video we found on Youtube of how a solar charger can charge an iPod/mobile phone charger etc. It can be powered via solar power, or via USB with your PC. If you’re relying on sunlight, it means you need never have to worry about your iPod of mobile phone running out of battery. Great for travelling, holidays etc, particularly abroad - you don’t even need a socket adapter, because you don’t need an electricity supply!

A couple of really fun items to tell you about today. The first is a fun gift for kids. The clever monkey uses solar power to climb his rope. Great idea for teaching kids about solar power and solar chargers. The second is the Shake Torch. It does what it says on the tin - just shake it - no batteries required! This uses motion to generate power to create light. It’s not a solar charger, you don’t even need sunlight for this one!

Solar propelled monkey model kit

Shake torch