Fun in the sun? Better Energy gets funding for solar chargers
The spread of solar isn’t limited to rooftops. Solar cells have been creeping into other applications lately, including solar backpacks, a cell phone, and rechargeable lights for the developing world. Now a Berkeley, Calif. company called Better Energy Systems has gotten its first funding for a clever handheld charger.
Better Energy makes the Solio, a “hybrid” charger that incorporates a battery within its design to store power and charge other devices more quickly. When sunshine isn’t… Continue Reading