SolarFocus SolarKindle Lighted Cover uses Uni-Solars proprietary technology to charge the Kindles internal battery as well as the covers integrated reserve battery, which is used to power the LED reading light featured on the inside of the cover. The solar cells, located on the front of the leather cover, are charged from direct exposure to the sun, providing unlimited extended power to the device.
The SolarKindle Lighted Cover will be revealed at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week (January 10-13, 2012) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The lightweight solar cover will be recognized as a 2012 Innovations Honoree in the Eco-Design and Sustainability Technologies category. The CES is hosted by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and showcases the ground-breaking products and technologies influencing consumer technology.
The SolarKindle Lighted Cover is a great example of the success of United Solars Open Solar initiative, which allows our strategic partner, SolarFocus, to leverage the differentiation of our unique high-performance, lightweight and flexible solar cells, said Chris Bala, Vice President of Sales-Open Solar. This innovative product represents just how easily UNI-SOLAR technology can be integrated seamlessly and cost effectively into everyday applications.
The SolarKindle Lighted Cover is available on the web at SolarFocus webstore, solarmio.com, and at amazon.com. The product will be available through specialty retail outlets in the U.S., Canada and Europe in 2012.
