Solar chargers Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages of solar chargers
- Autonomy: Without a doubt, the greatest advantage is that you can have electricity to charge your mobile phone or any other device anywhere in the world, without depending on a plug. All you need is a few rays of sun.
- Clean energy: The panels use the sun's energy to generate energy, being one of the cleanest and most ecological forms of energy on the market. You do not need any type of fuel and in the case of those that do not have a built-in battery, they do not require electricity either. They do not have any kind of environmental impact.
- Free energy: In addition to being ecological, they also take care of our pocket. Once you have made the expense of buying the device, you will not have to spend a penny more to start producing your own energy.
Disadvantages
- Climate: Solar chargers are totally dependent on solar energy. It is true that they can also work on cloudy days, but their efficiency is greatly reduced. It depends on the country where you live or are traveling, you may have problems if the weather is very cloudy. If you run out of power overnight, you will have the same problem.
- They are slow: Despite technological advances, charging a device with a solar charger is usually slower than through a traditional outlet. To give you an example, an average charger takes about 2 or 3 hours to charge a mobile phone, that in case it has been left all the time in maximum sun exposure.
- Size: Small chargers have a very low power production capacity. If you want the load to be fast and efficient, you will need a larger model. Most are usually foldable, but still, they will take up space in your backpack.
- Fragility: The silicon layer used by chargers is usually quite thin, and can deteriorate with some ease. In addition, many appliances overheat if placed on a stone or sand floor exposed to the sun, reducing their useful life.