oddlight

Wind-Powered mobile changer

Cellular network operator Orange will be showcasing its wind-powered cellphone charger next week , where the prototype will be able to harness the power of the wind in order to provide some much needed juice to exhausted batteries that are often a common occurence among cellphones these days.

The operator commissioned the prototype, which weighs just 150g and can be mounted on a tent, as part of its sponsorship of the Glastonbury festival.

The unit is designed to generate and store power during the day to allow charging in the evening.

Orange worked with the University of Texas to develop a charger that would take advantage of the English climate 'to ensure a constant energy source.'

Don't expect to see them in the shops yet, as the research is still in its infancy and the turbines are expected to be developed further before a commercial launch.