The problem with battery packs for our gadgets is that sometimes they can be bulky and heavy, especially if you go for the models that pack like 10,000mAh worth of juice. Now if you’re after something a bit more compact and that’s good for the environment, then perhaps you might want to consider the Solar Paper.
The Solar Paper is as its name implies – a charger for your electronic devices that relies on solar energy. In the past solar charging has gotten a bad rep for being slow to charge devices, but according to the creators of the Solar Paper, they claim that the device can charge an iPhone 6 in about 2.5 hours, which is actually pretty decent.
Best of all, the Solar Paper is modular, meaning that if you want to be able to power your some of your more powerful devices that might require more wattage, you can just buy additional solar panels and link them to each other thanks to a magnetic connection. This makes it handy for charging devices like tablets or even laptops.
The Solar Paper will be offered in different wattages, ranging from as low as 5W and will go up to 10W, with each panel basically consisting of 2.5W. It has also been designed to be water-resistant so taking it with you when you’re out hiking or camping shouldn’t be an issue as well. Now if you like what you see and want to get your hands on one, head on over to the Solar Paper’s Kickstarter page and pledge your support.
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