Solar Bluetooth Headset via ITech

It feels like new solar-powered electronics and gadgets are being introduced every week. If it’s small and has rechargeable batteries, there’s bound to be a company slapping a solar cell onto it. It’s a fun trend, especially for the gadget lover looking for eco-friendly solutions.

There are two energy-free devices we’ll feature today. The first is the solar-powered Bluetooth headset by iTech Dynamic. This SolarVoice 908, which is available for just under $60 from Amazon.com, claims to be the first renewable energy Bluetooth headset on the market (and likely is!). It offers noise reduction, multipoint connection, innovative ear buds (which are supposed to eliminate ear fatigue), and of course, a tiny solar PV panel for collecting energy.

The SolarVoice 908 is said to hold a charge long enough for five hours of talk time or 140 hours of standby time between sessions in the sun (although they make no mention of how long it takes to charge via solar). Great for those who can’t be without their headset while enjoying nature.

Solar-powered LG e-reader via LG Display

The second fun solar-powered device is the LG Solar Cell e-Book. This thin film solar cell measures 10 cm (4”) square, is slimmer than a credit card, and weighs only 20 grams. It comes pre-installed on the Solar Cell e-Book and in just four to five hours with 9.6 percent efficiency, it can charge the e-book for extended battery life for mobile reading. We have not yet been told on when these will be available or for how much.