Chapter 12: “Solar Gadgets for when your on the Go”{0}
The article related to many new “green” products that are becoming available. Most of these products are chargers for small devices. These products use solar power to charge small electronics. The company Better Energy Systems developed a stand alone charger five years ago. This charger was used out in the wild to charge electronics. It was designed for people who, for example, liked to be outdoors and wanted a way to charge an Mp3 player. They would strap the charger outside of their backpack and it would be connected to their Mp3 player. They could then listen to it later on. Newer models of chargers also have integrated wind turbine. This was designed more for cyclist. For example, someone could ride their bike to the park and their electronic would then be getting charged. Once at the park, the solar panel would take over and the device would continue to charge. This helps on trips that lasts hours and someone wants to be using their electronic device the whole time.
This relates to the chapter regarding innovation and green technologies. People are now more mobile then ever. They also use more portable devices, and need a way to charge them. Companies that are the first to come up with these ideas, such as Better Energy Systems, have a competitive advantage over the competition. Five years ago, there was not much demand for solar powered chargers. Now with the increase in mobile technology, it almost seems like a necessity. These companies know the most about these technologies and are the first to have a good, successful product. It also reduces a lot of waste, which is great for the environment. They may still need to charge their devices at home, but it would be less frequent, and would also help lower energy consumption.
Mollman, Steve (2009) “Solar Gadgets for when your on the go” Retrieved: November 18, 2009. From:cnn.com/tech Website: http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/11/12/solar.gadgets/index.html