Archive for April, 2011

Portable Power For Photographers

Internet and various television channels, newspapers and articles are all emphasizing upon the green living. Many companies and manufacturers have introduced green or ecofriendly products to protect the environment of our lovely planet. People are using alternative methods or renewable energy sources like the solar operated systems. Two of the famous solar power kits are the Sherpa 120 Explorer and the other one is the Solar 2 Go 10 watt kit.

By using solar power kits, you can guarantee less pollution and less waste as well. Portable power station like the Sherpa 120 explorer is perfect for the photographers and those people who spend most of their time outdoors away from the amenities of modern world. Solar powered kits are another great means to reduce or cut down on the electricity bill. If you are living in a country, where there is lot of problem due to shortage of electricity, solar power kits are one of the excellent means to generate electricity at home.

Sherpa 120 explorer kit is specifically for those people who are born with nomad spirit and they are always on the go. One of these people is the photographers who travel to far off places to capture the magnificent beauty of Mother Nature. They have to carry their equipment, cameras mobile phone and laptop, etc. with them to remain in contact with the civilized world while they roam in terrains and different environments. This superb and lightweight portable power station runs flashguns, laptops and other small devices on AC with the help of universal plug. The Universal Inverter conveniently converts 100 watts to be between 110V and 220V to allow the user to charge their mobile or laptop batteries and so on.

Truly meant for explorers the Sherpa 120 includes a universal inverter, nomad 27M solar panel, AC wall charger, male and female cigarette adapter, aluminum support rods for the solar panels. This complete portable power station is good enough for peace of mind while in remote areas. For outdoor professions like the nature photographers Sherpa explorer kit seems to be the best stress reliever and solution to provide electricity like in the home. Some of the other features include the variety of devices such as USB, AC/DC, can be charged with GOALO Life batteries, LCD monitor, replaceable fuses, chains up to three additional batteries and its ability to withstand rugged and extreme weather conditions.

Similarly, for those adventurous people, who love to accept challenges in life, conquer with water, and harness the wind in the sea there is another lifesaver Solar-2-Go 10 watts kit. It becomes ideal solar power kit on your boat in the sea and includes 12V battery from 65Ah to 110Ah, Poly-crystalline high quality solar panels and stand, 12V LED light strip and storage bag. Ideal solar power kit for the RV or yacht owners, camping and caravans, for sheds and any outdoor professional needs of course, because it is versatile, simple and comfortable to use in any condition. Its strong and robust construction allows the user to trust fully this kit when needed in just any kind of place or situation.

Originally published here.


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