Global Solar Energy Gives Taste of CIGS Technology with USB-Enabled Portable Charger
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Author: CompoundSemi News Staff

January 11, 2010... Global Solar Energy Inc., a maker of copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) thin-film solar products has introduced a portable solar charger with a universal serial bus (USB) connection. The Sunlinq portable solar charger is designed to charge and power any mobile device capable of connecting and charging via a USB interface. The company says that the charger, which is equipped with efficient, flexible solar cells, allows consumers to keep their devices charged and ready to use at any time, from any location.

According to Global Solar, the portable chargers can provide reliable solar power generation for any device with a USB port including mobile phones, PDAs, iPods, and electronic readers like the Kindle. The company notes that unlike most solar chargers which rely on an integrated battery to store power, the USB Mini and Plus solar chargers provide energy directly to the device’s battery for a faster and more efficient charge. The company originally designed the chargers to meet military specs, with a tough, weather resistant, nylon rip-stop backing. Their voltage regulation is standardized to 5V to meet USB charging specifications. The company contends that the SUNLINQ portable chargers offer power even under cloudy or overcast skies.

Jim Kimbrough, North American sales manager for Global Solar commented, “With the addition of our SUNLINQ USB Mini and Plus Global Solar can address the growing list of more than two billion electronic devices capable of charging via USB technology.” Company News Release

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