Laptop Charging

Device Compatibilty

FAQ's

Spec Sheet

In 1996, Global Solar Energy debuted onto the solar energy scene, and has since evolved into a major producer of thin-film photovoltaic Copper Indium Gallium DiSelenide (CIGS) solar cells.  Global Solar is the leading manufacturer of CIGS thin-film solar on a flexible substrate.  

Global Solar’s high-quality solar technology is incorporated into a range of products from its foldable Flex Portable Solar Chargers, offering everyone from outdoors enthusiasts to commuters to military applications a solution to charge their tools, to solar panels in traditional arrays around the globe, to the burgeoning technologies surrounding building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and the infinite array of possibilities therein.  

Global Solar portable solar chargers are lightweight, convenient, silent, easy to use, and provide the power you need to extend your expedition!

The P3 30 and 62 watt FLEX solar chargers provide a clean, renewable portable power option for keeping your batteries and electronic devices charged while on an adventure. Many electronic devices such as mobile and satellite phones, PDAs, laptop computers, GPS units, cameras, video recorders, and batteries require increasing amounts of power. Continued use of these devices can completely drain a battery in less than 3 hours!

The Global Solar P3 30 and 62 watt chargers paired with lightweight rechargeable battery packs can extend the runtime of your laptop computer, BGAN satellite terminal, satellite phones, digital camera, video recorder, two-way radios, and GPS while you are on an expedition! You can depend on Global Solar panels to keep your gear charged and running.


Great for researchers, emergency services, environmental engineers, expedition guides, outback guides, university field trips.

"Just back home to Doncaster from 3 months on the boat in Turkey - it is a hard life being retired!  Thought I would send you a brief email to let you know that we got the SUNLINQ flexible solar panel and regulator which you supplied in February safely back to the UK (with tax refund at Sydney Airport), then out to Turkey and installed on the boat. It is working really well in the Mediterranean summer sun and meets our needs exactly of not adding undue weight. I had a local sailmaker stitch velcro on to our Bimini to match the outer edges of the panel and have stuck heavy duty 3M self-adhesive velcro to the underside of the panel, with a suitable waterproof plug/socket deck fitting for the cable to the regulator. This means we can easily remove, fold, and stow the panel to remove the bimini when we come home for a couple of months in the summer and during our winter lay-up ashore. Photo attached (not very good) illustrates what I have done. Once again, many thanks for your time and help." Brian

P3 62W Flexible Solar Panel Product Specifications:

Electrical Characteristics

• Nominal System Voltage Rating 12V / 24V
• Nominal Rated Power (watts) a t STC 62
• Nominal Rated Current (amps) 3.1 / 1.6
• Open Circuit Voltage (volts) 28/ 56
• Short Circuit Current (amps) 4.2 / 2.1
  

Thermal Characteristics

• Temperature Coefficient for Power (%/C) -0 .6
• Temperature Coefficient for Voltage (%/C) - 0 .5
• Cell Temperature Operating Range
  

Dimensions and Weight

Folded

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  • Length:  368 mm
  • Width: 216 mm
  • Thickness: 36 mm

Unfolded

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  • Length: 1333 mm
  • Width: 762 mm
  • Thickness: 2 .5 mm

Weight

• Weight: 1.41 kg
• Power to weight ratio: (watt/kg) 20 (44)

Features:

• Lightweight and portable. Weighs less than 3.5 lbs (1.5 kg).
• Silent, efficient solar cells that work even in low light, cloudy and cold conditions
• Grommets for mounting or securing
• Weatherproof and UV resistant
• Built-in reverse current diode protection. Built-in voltage cap on 6.5 watt and 12 watt models.
• SAE 2-prong water-resistant trailer plug connections
• Durable – GSE CIGS cells cannot be broken like common crystalline silicon photovoltiac materials.
• Conforms to military standards (MIL-STD-810).

Benefits:

• Easy to transport and use
• Use anywhere without disruptive noises
• Stake or tie down in an ideal location for maximum sun exposure
• Unlimited uses
• Will not overcharge or damage electronic devices and batteries
• Effective in both dry and damp environments
• Can withstand rough transportation and harsh operating conditions
• Meets the United States Army’s series of standard environmental tests.

What size solar panel do you need for your travels?  See charts below

1 = The Sunlinq 5V Mini USB flexible solar panel

2 = the Sunlinq 5V Plus USB flexible solar panel

3 = the 12V 6.5 Watt Sunlinq flexible solar panel

4 = the 12 V 12 Watt Sunlinq flexible solar panel

5 = the 12V 25 Watt Sunlinq flexible solar panel

6 = the 12V 30 Watt Sunlinq P3 flexible solar panel

7 = the 12V 62 Watt Sunlinq P3 flexible solar panel

 Solar Charging Chart

 NOTE: RUN/CHARGE TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND WILL VARY DEPENDING ON SPECIFIC DEVICE (MAKE/MODEL) USED
AND AMOUNT OF SUN EXPOSURE. THIS CHART USES AN AVERAGE OF 5 FULL-SUN HOURS (1 SOLAR DAY)
FOR CALCULATING ADD'L RUN-TIME. ALWAYS TEST BEFORE USE BECOMES A NECESSITY!
XR - Extended Run-time for device R - Run battery, C - Charge, T - Trickle charge battery, M - Maintain battery charge

Solar Charging Commercial Laptop Computers

Global Solar’s goal is to provide a lightweight, portable solar charger able to replenish the energy used by a laptop computer. However, attempting to charge a laptop computer battery directly from a solar panel is not recommended by Global Solar Energy for the following reasons:

• Most laptops require a specific input voltage ranging from 11 – 22 volts depending on the adapter in use. Electrical output from a solar panel is variable and not controlled. Global Solar’s larger foldable modules are unregulated and produce voltages ranging from 11 – 35 volts.
• Most laptops require 65 - 120 watts of power to charge when connected to a power source such as the electrical outlet (wall) or battery. Global Solar’s largest foldable module is rated at 62 watts.

To provide reliable mobile power, Global Solar recommends using a solar compatible battery pack and adapter with our foldable solar modules. The benefits to this solution include:

• The battery pack can store the sun’s energy at whatever level the solar module is producing. Stored solar energy can be used at night or other times when using a solar panel is not possible.
• The battery pack can deliver the exact steady stream of regulated power the laptop computer requires.
• Some battery packs have multiple adapters for connecting and charging the laptop computer and selectable output voltages to support your laptop make/model.

Commercial Laptop Charging Configuration :

• Global Solar foldable modules (12 to 62 watt panels recommended)
• Tekkeon MP3450 and MP3700
  • Compatible with car charger receptacle (CLA socket)
  • Multiple laptop adapters included
• Global Solar offers 2.1 mm barrel plug adapters for connecting a solar panel to the Tekkeon battery pack.