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.
1147716
Mine works fine using the solar. I did notice the charge doesn't last long after the sun goes down though.
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.
2254340
yes... the solar panel doesn't charge it all the way up. The best way to "top it off" is to plug it in to a car phone charger or something simialar to that. A tablet charger works the best.
651878
It seems like it charges some. Mine died on me after hours of being on. Didn't think about turning off. Latter next day I noticed it was on. One note though The solar panel is small and not of the latest technology. I doubt you would get as good of charge if left on. Hope this helps some.
2013635
No. It is not a battery and does not store up a charge. It will only generate electricity when it is open and in full view of the sun. Even then it likely will not charge the iPad during the day. I have an iPad 1 and this will not charge it even during the day in full sun.
16928
I assume you mean how does it monitor the battery and then charge as needed? It can't overcharge, so you place it and forget it.
1968736
Yes, but then you must maintain the charge by keeping it plugged in or charging it periodically.
1506607
It seems to prevent discharge at night. I'm using several with a solar panel to maintain battery charge on infrequently used equipment and the battery charge has been maintained.
1757443
no it doesnt, but i have this since november, but do not need a bettery for at least an hour, if charged by solar,
877910
Yes, and the brighter the sunlight, the better the re-charging goes; so I pay attention to align it to direct sunlight as much as possible. Had the unit for quite a while now and still going strong.
258970
Its the same in the Midwest, if the solar panel gets a full day or two of bright sun it has a chance to store energy. Read manufacturer instructions: "...Your solar panel needs to be placed outside in a sunny area and needs to face the southern sky. If it is in the shade it will still charge, but not as well as in the sun. If it is behind glass, it may not charge properly." Motion detector activates the light for a few minutes or so. Hopes this helps...
1222347
depending on the model, there is a strip on the battery which needs to be removed which keeps it from charging - one of the solar lids also had a strip over the solar cell on the top of the lid
1199237
Yup. But the higher Wattage you get the better, and more powerful devices it'll charge faster. Also, if you get a power bank, and change it with the sun, that works even better, becasue then you don't always need to be in the sun. Hope this helps!
864812
This device doesn't hold a charge. It simply converts the sun's energy to charge your device when placed in the sun with your device plugged into it. I love this thing.
2241855
I believe just like any re-chargeable device (Phone, Tablet, speakers etc...) the battery will become charged as the device is being used.To the best of my knowledge I believe that it uses the AC power. Never the less, the device still receives an increase in 'charged power' as you continue to use the device, as long as it's kept plugged in to an active outlet. I hope this helps.
1326061
If I recall the user's manual correctly it's chargeable, at the beginning of use, but not rechargeable, afterwards.