Wind
power, no doubt, is one of the most promising sources of
clean fresh renewable energy, and yet we usually
encounter this in the form of heavy cumbersome turbines.
These turbines are often seen perched atop high towers
with their assortment of accessories that consist of
battery banks, transformers and many other electronic
and electrical fitting. Alternatively, we come across a
series of large wind turbines spinning at incredible
speed in large wind farms, generating several megawatts
of electricity. But hasn’t someone thought of
manufacturing devices that could be carried along to
camping sites or beaches for powering laptops, cell
phones or reading lamps? These are the portable wind
generators that can come in very handy, particularly
in those remote locations where you are too far away
from the grid and can do with some power.
Well,
as a matter of fact, the topic certainly has stirred
people to this simple need and that is precisely how portable wind
generators have hit the market. Though not
pocket-sized, these portable wind generators are easy to
carry and easier to operate anywhere under the sun. They
are not that costly and are hassle free to set up as
well. And on top of that, they do not need very high
wind either.
Some
of these portable devices can be attached to one’s arm
or bike bars and they will capture wind energy,
instantly transforming it into usable power for the
mobile devices. With built-in tiny turbines, they are
chargeable by kinetic energy (even minimum wind speed is
good enough for them) and may also be charged by using
ordinary socket. Nevertheless, these portable wind power
devices have built-in provision for charging mobile
phones (Nokia/ Motorola/ Samsung/ LG, etc) and are also
suitable for MP3 player, PDA, iPod, Digital camera as
well as many 5V handheld devices. In fact, they are
ideally suited for traveling and cycling holidays. If
you are sort of person who loves to go on hiking,
camping or fishing vacations, then these generators are
exactly what you need.
Here
is listing of the various cell phones that can be
directly charged with these portable wind power
devices.
USB
adaptor mobile phone support
lists:
Nokia:
3230, 3250, 6101, 6192, 6103, 6111, 6131, 6170, 6233,
6270, 6280, 6300, N70,N80, N90, N91,
N92
Motorola:
V3 V3i, U6, A668, E770, E680, E680i, E375, MPX200,E1070,
L6
Sony
Ericsson:
Z520i, Z530i, K510i, K600i, K608i, W700i, K750i,
W800i,W810i, W810i, W900i, W550i,
W300i
Samsung:
A580, A630, A800, A850, A900, A920,A930, A940, A950,
A960, A970, T209, T309, T319, T609, N200, N400, N625,
X495, X496,X497, X507, ZX10, C207, D307, D357, V200,
V205, V206, E635, A790, A795, D347, D407
LG:
U8110/
U8120/ U8130/ U8138/ U8150/ U8180/ U8290/ U8330 or
compatible model.
Some
manufacturers have gone one step ahead by designing
portable wind powering machines in the shape of an
umbrella. They can be folded down when not in use and
carried in their specially made umbrella cases. When
opened like an umbrella these mobile wind powered
generators can provide adequate power to satisfy the
primary needs of a person by way of powering cell
phones, laptops and reading lamps. What is more, they
can also serve as a secondary power source in
homes.
Get
more information on wind power and how it can transform
your life. Wind power is a safe and clean energy and it
has already started to transform the way people are
lighting up their homes and commercial establishments.
The reserves of fossil fuel are fast going down and we
need something like this that can become the solution –
and it is clean too. Plus, wind power can also
drastically reduce your power bills. All you need now is
some information on how to set up a system in your home
and where to do it, how to complete the wiring and where
to get the parts from at an affordable price. You will
also need to know about the safety precautions of
course.
