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Jul 06, 2011
Panasonic's Solar-Powered LED Light Handy In Disasters
TOKYO (Nikkei)--Panasonic Corp. (6752) will release a portable solar-powered LED light on Aug. 26, the company said Tuesday. The firm has decided to offer the product after the March earthquake and tsunami heightened awareness of disaster preparedness.
Panasonic - Solar LED Light
Panasonic - Solar LED Light
Solar panels are embedded on the back of the body, and electricity will be stored in two AA batteries. On a full charge, which will take about 15 hours under clear skies, the light will last up to 60 hours. It can also be used as a power backup, capable of supplying electricity to cellular phones and notebook computers via a USB cable. The two rechargeable batteries can be taken out for use in other electronic devices. They can power a portable radio for 200 hours.
The 15 x 10 x 2.4cm product weighs 150 grams without batteries.
The price will be about 6,000 yen. Panasonic plans to produce 100,000 units a month.
