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Solar Powered Radio
A solar powered radio is a portable radio receiver powered by photovoltaic panels. It is primarily used in remote areas where access to power sources is limited. History The solar powered radio first came into existence in the 1950s. An experimental model, developed by General Electric, weighed just 10 ounces and was capable of working without light and recharging. It contained seven solar cells, four transistors and a small battery. In 1954, Western Electric began to sell commercial licenses solar powered radio, including other photovoltaic technologies. In 1957 the Sarkis Acopian, Acopian Technical Co. of Pohatcong Township, New Jersey, was reported as manufacturing the first solar radios for commercial sale to the general public. Advantages Solar powered radios eliminate the need to replace batteries, which makes operating them cost much less. Since they don't require plugs, they can be used in areas where there is no electrical grid or generators. As a result, people in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Solar may refer to: Astronomy * Of or relating to the Sun ** Solar telescope, a special purpose telescope used to observe the Sun ** A device that utilizes solar energy (e.g. "solar panels") ** Solar calendar, a calendar whose dates indicate the position of the Earth on its revolution around the Sun * Solar Maximum Mission, a satellite * SOLAR (ISS), an observatory on International Space Station Music * Solar (composition), "Solar" (composition), attributed to Miles Davis * Solar (Red Garland album), ''Solar'' (Red Garland album), 1962 * Solar (Taeyang album), ''Solar'' (Taeyang album), 2010 * ''Solar'', a 2011 album by Rubik (band), Rubik * "Solar", a song by Northlane from ''Mesmer (Northlane album), Mesmer'', 2017 * SOLAR Records, a record label Geography * Solar (Spanish term), a type of urban site * Solar, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom * Solar, Erode, India * Solar, Iran, Iran Companies * Solar Entertainment Corporation, a Philippines television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
