MotionTouch Debuts Solar-Powered Charger

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posted Jul 28, 2009, 7:34 AM   by Eric M. Zeman

A U.K.-based company called MotionTouch introduced a new charger today that can recharge phones through solar energy. The Powcell -- initially designed for iPhones and certain BlackBerries -- is a sleeve that fits around the sides and back of the phone. It has an internal battery that is always charging when exposed to light. It can be attached to a phone to recharge a dead battery or continuously charge the phone. According to MotionTouch, the Powcell is designed for each phone and is styled accordingly to match the design of the handset. MotionTouch says that it will build Powcells for other handsets depending on demand. By using solar energy, the Powcell could help to reduce the dependency on chargers that must be plugged into electrical outlets.

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