Solar Technology have announced plans to improve Freeloader’s solar panel by halving the charge time. Although we can see that its panel is also slightly bigger, the major part will be played by a new type of photovoltaic cells, which are rated at 1.5 Watts.

The two modifications should translate to a four hours charge time for the Freeloader, and can be done in any weather conditions due to the panel’s weather proofing. Of course, the charge time differs from a type of weather to another, but the 210 x 159mm panel can safely be left outside.

The new mini solar panel comes with a Velcro strap that allows you to attach it to backpacks, tents or bicycle panniers. If you are interesting in some free energy, you can buy the supercharger for around $40, or the whole set that includes a Freeloader along with it for less than $100.

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