Power HotSpot for 12 volt 'noncritical' electronics and the survivalists who love them
By Joseph L. Flatley 
posted Nov 20th 2009 1:06AM
posted Nov 20th 2009 1:06AM
Companies have been trying to get the ball rollin' for a few years now, but we haven't really seen a solar charger hit the sweet spot between convenience and performance that makes us want to shell out our hard earned dough (or ill-gotten booty). Regen's ReNu doesn't look bad, for example, but it's not exactly something you can take camping. If you are a Grizzly Adams-type, however, Power HotSpot might be something worth looking into. The latest from Solis Energy, a company heretofore known for its commercial solar products, this is a portable unit that can power 12 volt "noncritical" devices via a standard car power adaptor, anywhere that gets a decent amount of sunlight. Retails for $375. PR after the break.Power HotSpot™ Offers the Gift of Power
New Rugged and Reliable Product Provides Remote Power Anywhere It's Needed
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sid Thyhsen has a simple wish: maintain a deer feeder and surveillance camera at his hunting camp near Deland, Florida, without having to replace or recharge batteries every third or fourth day. Replacing batteries can get expensive and recharging them, a hassle. So when a friend told him about the Power HotSpot™, he knew the "power gods" were about to grant his wish.
The new solar-powered product by Solis Energy can run small 12 volt "non-critical" electronics in remote locations or anywhere grid power isn't available. All that's required is an electronic device with a car power adaptor (cigarette lighter interface) and the sun.
"It's exactly the kind of product I've been in search of for years," said Thyhsen, owner of Fast Duck Motors, a marine supply and boat retailer. "When the hunting is good, the last thing you want to do is leave the field. This product extends your hunting time and is adaptable to just about any situation."
The Power HotSpot™ can go anywhere grid power is unavailable. "There are literally hundreds of products that can be powered with this product," said Solis Energy Founder and CEO Robert Reynolds.
At work, the Power HotSpot™ can recharge tools, notebooks and cell phones, or provide power to inverters for AC power. At home, it can power a shed or gazebo light, an aerator or fountain. And for recreation, the Power HotSpot™ brings convenience to the campsite, from re-charging lights to continuous play for radios and iPods to running boat aerators and re-recharging batteries on a dock.
"Solis Energy has provided our corporate clients with rugged and reliable solar power solutions since 2005, and that gave us the expertise to develop a product for consumer use," said Reynolds.
The Power HotSpot™ features a rugged design that can handle extreme temperatures. It is easy to install on a wall, dock, truck tool box, tree or post with sturdy mounting feet and brackets. The Power HotSpot™ also appeals to the eco-conscious.
The Power HotSpot™ retails for $375. For more information www.SolisEnergy.com or 407-339-6786.
New Rugged and Reliable Product Provides Remote Power Anywhere It's Needed
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sid Thyhsen has a simple wish: maintain a deer feeder and surveillance camera at his hunting camp near Deland, Florida, without having to replace or recharge batteries every third or fourth day. Replacing batteries can get expensive and recharging them, a hassle. So when a friend told him about the Power HotSpot™, he knew the "power gods" were about to grant his wish.
The new solar-powered product by Solis Energy can run small 12 volt "non-critical" electronics in remote locations or anywhere grid power isn't available. All that's required is an electronic device with a car power adaptor (cigarette lighter interface) and the sun.
"It's exactly the kind of product I've been in search of for years," said Thyhsen, owner of Fast Duck Motors, a marine supply and boat retailer. "When the hunting is good, the last thing you want to do is leave the field. This product extends your hunting time and is adaptable to just about any situation."
The Power HotSpot™ can go anywhere grid power is unavailable. "There are literally hundreds of products that can be powered with this product," said Solis Energy Founder and CEO Robert Reynolds.
At work, the Power HotSpot™ can recharge tools, notebooks and cell phones, or provide power to inverters for AC power. At home, it can power a shed or gazebo light, an aerator or fountain. And for recreation, the Power HotSpot™ brings convenience to the campsite, from re-charging lights to continuous play for radios and iPods to running boat aerators and re-recharging batteries on a dock.
"Solis Energy has provided our corporate clients with rugged and reliable solar power solutions since 2005, and that gave us the expertise to develop a product for consumer use," said Reynolds.
The Power HotSpot™ features a rugged design that can handle extreme temperatures. It is easy to install on a wall, dock, truck tool box, tree or post with sturdy mounting feet and brackets. The Power HotSpot™ also appeals to the eco-conscious.
The Power HotSpot™ retails for $375. For more information www.SolisEnergy.com or 407-339-6786.
Perfect stocking stuffer for the hobo in your life.
Captain America could use one of these.
i will use it for my farm.
I knew I would find the solution to fix my non-working 12-volt adapter in my car.
my first response was "why?"
but then on thinking about it, i can see how this thing is probably a good thing to have if you are planning on going camping for a week or two and you just want to make sure that you will be able to charge your cell phone or run your laptop for........whatever reason...... for a while.
i dunno about the price but its a lot quieter and easier on the nose than a generator is thats for sure.
@harbingerofdoom: I've been trying to rig up a system to power a 3G netbook and weatherstation. I have a few projects for work that are far away from utilities, and on the other side of the state from me. I need to log and view the site's wind data. The 3G netbook reports to the internet, but the only problem for me was supplying long term power off-site. Sounds like this is a close to perfect solution for me, depending on amp-hour rating of the battery.
I could imagine if you get a netbook that is popular enough that some company made a 9 cell battery for it. With the screen open and using the internet, Windows tells me that the battery attached to my 8.9" Acer Aspire One will last 8 hours or so.
I am interested to know if it has batteries on board or can it only charge when the sun is shining?
if that massive box doesn't contain batteries, wtf would it be for? :)
source link says 12V 12AH, option for 26AH.
Sid's friend is probably going to get busted for insider trading know about products before they've been announced.
Is the box beneath it included? How on earth is that considered portable?
It's probably housing a battery and some electronics. It looks to be about 16 inches square and about 4 inches thick. If you can't "port" that then you really should stay home.
I could see these being used to charge gear on location during low budget film shoots. Fuel powered generators are loud, heavy, and noxious and cause plenty of challenges.
I used a solar generator last month and it worked great. The closest gas station was an hour away, and I wouldn't of wanted to listen to a generator and have to refill it all the time anyway.
I was just using a laptop, external hard drive, camera battery charger, and a LED light.
Which solar generator, did you say?
I live in Florida and no one does a good job at promoting solar whatever, as if there was no money into it.
Thanks for your response
Which solar generator, did you say?
I live in Florida and no one does a good job at promoting solar whatever, as if there was no money into it.
Thanks for your response.