This portable/foldable solar AA battery charger is really great! Easy, reliable, rugged.
It is perfect for folks that want their solar charged NiMH batteries, simple and easy!
2 batteries - full charge in about 4 hours of full sun.
4 batteries - full charge in about 8 hours of full sun.
Charge rate is: ~ 600mAh @ 3.6V but you may experience variations due to sun exposure, etc.
You can charge any AA NiCD or NiMH battery in this unit. (you can charge AAA batteries too if you get the blue plastic battery adapters below)
Integrates lightweight, rugged Powerfilm® flexible solar panels directly with fabric.
Charging lights confirm if batteries are charging or fully charged.
Rugged construction with 6 grommets for easy attachment. (originally designed for the military)
Charger adds less weight than carrying 4 extra batteries.
1 year warranty from manufacturer in addition to our greenbatteries.com satisfaction guarantee.
Patent applied for.
Caution: never charge alkaline batteries in this charger, they could leak and become dangerous.Q - What is this solar charger designed for exactly?
A - This charger is designed specifically to charge AA NiMH or NiCD batteries (or AAA with a AAA-AA battery adapter from our battery adapter page) This solar charger is not like most other Powerfilm solar chargers in that it does not have the connector to the many cable connectors.
Q - How long will it take to charge batteries?
A - About 4-8 hours of full sun depending on many variables like battery capacity, season (angle of the sun) and cloud cover, etc.
2 batteries - full charge in about 4 hours of full sun.
4 batteries - full charge in about 8 hours of full sun.
Q - How do I get teh best charge using this solar charger?
A - Make sure that you angle the solar panels so taht they are at a right angle to the sun. Don't just place it flat on the ground because that will generally not get the best solar energy to the panels. Try and tilt it toward the sun if you can.
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