Bangalore: A leading startup player in the Baltic region, specializing in thin film and solar solutions -- OSC Technologies -- is all set to launch into market, a novel new solar charger/power bank that is extremely light and flexible.
The makers have launched an Indiegogo campaign to fund their project. The solar charger, GoSolar, uses a copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) solar panel.
“Copper indium gallium selenide is a second generation photovoltaic cell. Advantages of this kind of cells are flexibility and low weight”, says Aivars Vembris, Chief Technology Officer of the startup, a PhD in Physics (University of Latvia, EU) who has 14 years experience in the field of solid state physics.
There is no other similar device on the market with a weight of less than 100 grams (3.5oz) claim the makers. Once folded, you can easily keep GoSolar in your pocket because it occupies a space of only 18x85x120 millimeters.
This particular charger is not designed for laptops or tablets. GoSolar can be used to charge small electronics such as smartphones, GoPro cameras and any MP3 player. Mountaineers or extreme sport lovers will enjoy it.
GoSolar allows you to charge the accumulator while on the move and it works at any sunlight intensity.
“It can also work at lower light intensity”, says Janis Latvels, CEO of the company with more than 10 year experience in organic materials and solar cells sector, “The capacity of accumulator was selected to satisfy one day full charging at sunny day, but it can charge its inner battery in cloudy weather”. This is thanks to a special feature rarely used in portable solar batteries called Maximum Power Point Tracker.
Janis told IndiaTechOnline: "In case of successful campaign, we plan first deliveries in November. The price will be US$ 140. It is possible to order now within Indiegogo campaign at lower price."
