This is a joint effort pilot initiative by several companies. It provides free solar mobile charging stations at selected locations in New York City where the public can charge their phones, tablets and other mobile devices.
The charging 'tree' is about 12.5-foot high. Photo credit: AT&T
Specification and features
Solar panel : 3 x 15-watt solar panels
Battery : 168 watt-hour, Lithium ion pack
Charging capacity : Up to 6 devices for several days without exposure to the sun.
Power outlet : 5V, max output 2 Amp
Socket : Old and new iPhone power plug, micro-USB
System providers : Funded by AT&T, solar panels technology by Goal Zero, designed by Pensa.
The pilot project is intended to provide a sustainable, green solution for mobile charging.
Photo credit: AT&T
All major mobile devices will be supported through multiple connectors at each station, and an integrated battery will allow for charges even during nighttime. Photo credit: Engadget
TheGreenMechanics:
First, there's this security issues with regards to would-be thief lurching, but this is something the service provider needs to address; together with the local/city authority.
Secondly, it's probably impractical to wait there to recharge your mobile device battery completely, but if you have a few minutes to spare, it'll be very handy while you are out there taking a walk or chatting with friends.
Nonetheless, this is something our town council or city hall can replicate here in Malaysia. In fact there's already pilot project in Kota Kinabalu city to build a Green Taxi Station that provide essentially the same as what AT&T offers in NYC.
Source: AT&T, Smartplanet.com
Specification and features
Solar panel : 3 x 15-watt solar panels
Battery : 168 watt-hour, Lithium ion pack
Charging capacity : Up to 6 devices for several days without exposure to the sun.
Power outlet : 5V, max output 2 Amp
Socket : Old and new iPhone power plug, micro-USB
System providers : Funded by AT&T, solar panels technology by Goal Zero, designed by Pensa.
Photo credit: AT&T
TheGreenMechanics:
First, there's this security issues with regards to would-be thief lurching, but this is something the service provider needs to address; together with the local/city authority.
Secondly, it's probably impractical to wait there to recharge your mobile device battery completely, but if you have a few minutes to spare, it'll be very handy while you are out there taking a walk or chatting with friends.
Nonetheless, this is something our town council or city hall can replicate here in Malaysia. In fact there's already pilot project in Kota Kinabalu city to build a Green Taxi Station that provide essentially the same as what AT&T offers in NYC.
Source: AT&T, Smartplanet.com
