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Versatile off-grid battery charger offers five different charging modes

With ever-increasing numbers of mobile devices being used in the most remote locations on Earth, Powertraveller has developed what it believes is a world-first in off-grid power generation.

12/05/2014 17:53:42

The powermonkey expedition is a revolution in portable charging technology, bringing together multiple ways to generate power.

Housing a large internal battery and built to last, the powermonkey expedition combines Powertraveller’s expertise in portable charger manufacturing and feedback from users of the company's products in the field.

A 10,500mAh lithium polymer battery can be charged in any one of five ways: via ac mains, hand crank, wind, solar or water power. Dual charging of the battery via wind and solar power simultaneously is also possible, resulting in a full recharge time of approximately five hours in optimum conditions.

A wind speed of just 12 knots (17mph; 20km/h) will start charging the powermonkey’s battery.

The powermonkey expedition has two output channels; a 12V dc output and a 5V USB output. The dc output is capable of charging two-way radios, iPads & tablets, SLR camera batteries and virtually any electronic device requiring 12V, whilst the 5V USB output is capable of charging smartphones, sat phones, GPS systems, head lamps, torches and more. Devices can be charged from both outputs simultaneously, whilst charging the internal battery.

A bespoke, aluminium wind stabilisation mount ensures the unit stays securely in place and the unt is IP65 rated.

The product will retail at £450.00 and will be available from Powertraveller mid-June.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.