XPAL, a company that specializes in rechargeable battery technology, and Invitation have announced the launching of the Solar Egg, a “high-performance, portable solar charger that operates in moderate light conditions.” The Solar Egg combines XPAL’s battery expertise and Invitation’s groundbreaking SunBoost solar conversion technology. XPAL states that they’ve designed the gadget charger with high power consumption users in mind – the Solar Egg is said to reach over 90% battery charge in just four hours of exposure during average charging conditions – no need for prolonged exposure to powerful, direct sunlight.

XPAL touts the charger as being the first of its kind to address the challenge of solar charging in less sunny places. The Egg is designed to power a wide range of devices, from phones to MP3 players and digital cameras.  And it’s portable too.  Available later this year.

via: engadget