The description says you can charge it via USB or sun, but I'm not seeing a solar panel in any of the pictures. Is this a solar charging device?
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you can charge via USB or the solar panel sold by Goal Zero which is sold seperately..the charge holds for several hours...we charge once every couple of weeks and use daily for at least an hour or so a day off a USB charge. Much like you would with a cell phone USB jack.
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you can charge via USB or the solar panel sold by Goal Zero which is sold seperately..the charge holds for several hours...we charge once every couple of weeks and use daily for at least an hour or so a day off a USB charge. Much like you would woth a cell phone usb jack.
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The panel and related equipment is a separate product sold by the same company.
1067294
The solar panel is another product made by Goal Zero that can be purchased separately and used to charge the radio.
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No solar charger is included. The lantern had a short USB cable built into it as the main way to charge the built in battery. There is also a hand crank that can be used to charge the built in battery (but it would take many hours of cranking to fully charge an empty battery so its really only for emergency use). You would need a separate Solar system with a USB output to be able to charge from Solar. Something like a Guide 10 Plus system would work well.
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The panel has been Modified , They are just Solar Panels with standard 2 wires out . I and others modify them and put circuitry and LifePo4 batteries in them and Cut holes for Outlets and usb charging. The cost to do this is around 350 dollars and a lot of time but the results are a Self contained 110 volt ac portable Soln1 .
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Solar panels are like generators, not batteries. The panels have dual usb output connectors. You can charge an external battery that has usb or microusb input with the proper cables. Expect to get about 1.2-2.0 amps of charge rate with direct sunlight and a favorable angle (if the sun is low in the sky you will lose charge efficiency) two items will charge at a lesser rate. An Anker® 2nd Gen Astro3 12000mAh (4A Output) Portable Charger will charge at roughly 1.3 amps by itself. That will get 20-25% charge capacity of that external unit every 90-120 minutes of quality sunlight.
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The solar panel is the only way for it to work. The solar panel is the only way to charge the batteries. You plug it in and leave it alone.
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Cannot speak to the possibility of a solar charger .. but I see that others have. As this is a battery, you need only confirm the output of the solar device (which varies on the sun, of course) and the input mvaH required to charge .. both would be in the technical specifications of the devices.
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I charge mine with the Anker 14watt solar panel. You can also charge it using a usb cord. Just connect it to a computer or any other usb port that has the ability to charge. Great battery.
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This charger does not need to be charged itself, you simply unfold it and lay it in sunlight, then plug your device's USB charging cable into it to charge your devices. Does that answer your question or did I misunderstand?
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I've never played with solar charging the generator. I don't own their solar panel. I've only charged the generator from a wall AC outlet.
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Agree with Todd & Kate. It is what it is, a "solar" panel depending totally on UV rays to generate a charge. The panel will not generate a charge at night nor on dark overcast days.
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I did not receive a solar charger with mine. I think it means that if you are using a solar charger, not that it has built-in solar capability.
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Neither, it has a small CR123A battery. You charge is via solar, hand crank or USB connection to a PC or a USB charger. I'm told the solar panel isn't very strong to charge with in the winter months and you will need to USB charge it every couple of weeks. The hand crank actually works quite well. A minute or two of cranking gets you 15-30 minutes of radio. Solar is weak but again I'm told it's because of the winter sun strength. USB seems to be working well.Dan
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There are several power tips included and a USB cable I am pretty sure if you have the hookups it will charge the device. As far as the color. I personally like the black is you don't draw attention to yourself and the solar collector is the important part. I was very pleased with it. Hope this helps!
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I dont know. I have only used mine once when the electicity was out. I haven't even tried charging mine with the solar panel. I keep it plugged in.
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I don't think so. The solar cell may charge without direct exposure to sunlight but it may not be enough to charge the battery completely. I have installed mine where sun does hit directly for few hours and the rest of the time it is at an angle but it still works perfectly. The light is not very bright, please keep that in mind.
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Yes, it is photovoltaic, which means charged by light, not just sun. I have actually witnessed a solar panel show as charging during a lightning storm.
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You can use the device without the solar panels connected. The panels are just used to charge the device.