Nowadays even the most basic traveller needs some sort of device charger for off the road journeys. The Biolite SolarPanel 5 is a green energy conduit that can charge your phone, tablets and other gear with just the rays from the sun.
This gadget features BioLite’s Optimal Sun System which is basically a sundial that aligns to the sun to get
This design features a 360° kickstand, which enables you to stand it on a flat surface or hang it off a tree, tent or table. For an ultra-minimal, battery-free panel that charges your devices in real time, you can't go past the Biolite Solar Panel 5 for efficiency and quality.
Is the voltage output regulated? What is the voltage output?
G'day Karen,
The BioLite SolarPanel 5 doesn't have a built-in regulator, but they are limited to 5 watts of output via USB. This will mean you can plug a USB cable straight into it to charge your phone, camera or tablet.
Will this charge the air cooler I’m buying
G'day Denise,
The Biolite SolarPanel 5 uses a 5V USB output, so if the cooler you're looking at charges via a USB connection you might be ok. Having said that these panels are really meant to charge things like mobile phones and cameras so I have a feeling it might not be powerful enough for what you need, but not knowing which cooler you're looking at I can't be sure.
Another site says it has a built in 2200 mAh battery.
G'day Sandra,
You're looking for the Biolite Solar Panel 5 which comes with a built-in battery and can be found here.
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