This doesn't retain the solar energy for later use correct? It's laid out when a device needs charged and it charges the device?
1564903
It only charges with a device attached. It does not hold or continue to retain when not attached to a device.
650114
.Direction say to leave it on the charger all the time except for when you're using it so it will be charged whenever you need it
1973965
It is according to what you use for your power supply !! I Use A 12 v-dc Battery And a 12 v-dc Solar Panel To Keep The Battery Charged.12 V + In 12 V + Out / 12 V - In 12 V - Out. so your answer is (YES)
426209
I'm sure you can let the sun charge it but I charged mine overnight because it gave it a full charge to start. It won't charge at night or cloudy days so best to start with a full charge.
7863
I have only charged it in direct sunlight and expect it must receive the sun's rays in order to charge. It lasts for days at the lower light setting so you don't have to charge it every day.
759374
Hi, Yes, you can keep this system connected to the solar panels or you can purchase a wall ac charger that you can plug into a wall ac outlet to keep the system charged. We offer the wall chargers on our website. Thanks
2013634
No. This does not store a charge it only charges while your device while it is plugged in and the charger is under the sun
1884165
Of course it does, it's a solar cell that provides voltage from sunlight. It does not, and was not intended to hold a charge. It produces energy, but does not store it.
1464357
It's the same as any other battery - depends on how much you use it..! It's a battery that gets its own charge from the solar panel then charges other batteries. If you do a lot of battery recharging, then you'll need to keep it topped up (ie, solar charging).
338784
The solar panel does not store energy in it's self.The batteries are charged by the solar panel for using the light at night. So no models without batteries at this time.
1558605
that's really it, there is a transparent sheet over the solar cell, to keep it from being dusty, remove that. there is also an on/off switch next to the solar cell. So after you charge it in the sun, make sure it's on for later.
1279288
Yes. I think the combination of charging and discharging is offsetting depending on the draw of the item you are charging...example...might take longer to charge both items this way, but they are both charging.
1608862
No. The solar panel needs direct sunlight to fully charge and function properly. I had this same issue and so I relocated solar light to get direct sun and purchased a battery operated light for the area not receiving direct sun.
1716230
I had also left it overnight charging when I first got it. It completely got a full charge. What happened to me the time I had to solar charge it was that the button on the side I had it set to charge instead of off and it took a while to charge it...however it's a great device to have. It last a long time once you use it. You can charge a couple of things before you need to charge it again.
901997
I don't know. I always keep mine charged when I am not using it like my iPad.
2105460
No and I have found that it should be charged monthly whether you have used it or not. I bought mine to have for power outages and did not keep it charged. The batteries drained and I have to find new batteries. Hope this helps you.
541425
I have only had to use it a few times so far, but even out of the sun it appears to charge as long as the power cell has some juice stored in it. I would suggest contacting the manufacturer to be sure, especially if you really need to rely on it for a longer trip.