Portable Solar Power Is Only Natural

Think you need silicon-based solar cells, exposed in direct sunlight, to generate solar energy?  Its time to re-think traditional thinking with new solar cells that imitate Mother Nature’s photosynthesis process.  Dye-sensitized solar cells are a thin, flexible technology that can be applied on many surfaces from e-book readers to iPods, handbags and backpacks – even clothing!

The new solar technology, licensed by G24 Innovations, can convert just about any light to solar energy.  If you don’t have full, direct sunlight, it will still work in dappled light, light from indoor fluorescent bulbs … even moonlight! A photosensitive dye is used to convert sunlight into energy in much the same manner that leaves on trees and shrubs use chlorophyll.

You’ll start to see dye-sensitized solar cells “sprouting up” on a number of consumer products this spring.  Mascotte Industrial Associates will make a variety of bags for sports enthusiasts (tennis, golf, bicycle bags), as well as shopping, messenger and beach bags.  For a cost ranging between $150-250 USD, you can plug in any device for portable solar power.  A cover for the Sony e-Book reader will also be available so that you never run out of juice right in the middle of your favorite book.

DSC is less expensive than silicon panels and considerably more versatile.  Before long, we won’t even think twice about whether our portable devices are covered with the thin film technology.  By then… it will be only natural!