Solar Powered Battery Charger

[Ann-ticipatingSuccess]

Hello

I hope this is the right place to ask this question. If not, my apologies.

I'm looking for a solar powered battery charger for small batteries - AA, AAA, C, D, 9 volt. I've not had much luck so far. I would ideally like for the charger to not take an entire day to charge a couple of batteries (maybe that's wishful thinking?).

I've just recently discovered Sanyo's Eneloop rechargeable batteries and they look like the best rechargeables available but I would like a solar powered charger for them in addition to using AC.

I would appreciate any input.

Thanks!
Ann

[ashtweth]

Lidmotors Solar SSG (you tube)
He used AAA's

[Aaron]

solar charger

Hi Ann,

Are you looking to build your own charger or do you want to purchase one already manufactured?

[Ann-ticipatingSuccess]

Hi Aaron,

I don't know if I'm 'techno' minded enough to do it myself, but if it's not too difficult (and not too expensive), I would definitely like to give it a try. But if you know of a good one, I'd like to get that also. That way I'd have one I know for sure would work!

Thanks for any help you can provide, Aaron. And thanks Ashtweth - I'll look Lidmotors up.

Ann

[Stealth]

Most solar chargers are made for the automotive industry with 12 volts as the normal charging of automotive batteries. You can purchase a smaller charger just for dry cell batteries, but they take longer to charge. If you want fast charging time you will need to charge 8-10 Ni-cads or NIMH at one time with a solar charger designed for automotive use. These come in several sizes from 1.8 watts to 10 watts. As for 9 volts, you would need to use a converter because these solar chargers can deliver up to 16 volts in direct sunlight.

[spodie]

Hello if you want it ready made A Solar Battery Charger for every need or Solar battery charger or solar battery charger from Northern Tool + Equipment The only way at the moment that is affordable is build it yourself very easy not complex just a battery holder for the size of cells you want to charge a couple of pv cells and wire a little solder and you are good to go.Cheers Spodie Odie

[Ann-ticipatingSuccess]

Thanks, Stealth and Spodie!

Spodie, I really appreciate the links. I think I've found several options that will work in those links. Thanks so much!


Ann