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On April 24, 2008 Apple filed a patent for installing a type of solar cell in handhold, portable, devices like the iPhone and iPod.
The technology would allow Apple to place the solar panels beneath the touch screen. This would solve the problem of fitting the solar cells on a small device, a problem that has plagued efforts to make solar powered music players and cellphones in the past.
Skeptics have pointed out that, unlike wristwatches and calculators, an iPhone requires a significant amount of power to operate. They also point out that devices like cellphones spend most of their time in pockets and bags, out of the reach of the sun.
Still, the solar cells would, at least, extend the battery life of portable devices and could possibly allow them to become totally wireless, eliminating the need for even a power cord.
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Solar Powered iPhone Questions
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How many solar powered megawatts is Nevada producing? 1 AnswerNevada's solar powered power plant is producing a 64 megawatt of electrical power, enough to power 14,000 homes. Great for saving the environment. -quote- "Sou... read more -
How fast is solar power growing in the US? At the current growth rate, what year will solar power provide 10% of US power? 1 AnswerSome graphs. http://sitemaker.umich.edu/section4group2/graphical_representation_of_solar_energy_use My guess would be never. Renewables are about 6% of our tot... read more
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iPhone conks off when used in elevator. Batterfy is full, no responce to the power button. Resumes only when placed on docket charger. 1 AnswerIt sounds like you need a replacement. The power management unit (the lowest level of code execution), is not operating properly. This cannot be fixed by firm... read more -
Does the manufacturing of solar panels do damage to the environment? 1 AnswerMost solar cells are made from silicon. The process of manufacturing it can produce waste which damages the environment. Some of the newer solar cells use toxic... read more
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