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SolarFocus Launches UNI-SOLAR Powered Kindle Cover at CES in Las Vegas

One of many SolarFocus technology products featuring UNI-SOLAR cells

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World, Coatings World and Ink World Magazine

United Solar announced the commercial launch of the world’s first solar-powered cover for the Amazon Kindle e-reader by SolarFocus Technology Co., Ltd., a leader in solar-powered portable products.

SolarFocus’ SolarKindle Lighted Cover uses UNI-SOLAR’s proprietary technology to charge the Kindle’s internal battery as well as the cover’s integrated reserve battery, which is used to power the LED reading light featured on the inside of the cover. The solar cells, located on the front of the leather cover, are charged from direct exposure to the sun, providing unlimited extended power to the device.

The SolarKindle Lighted Cover was revealed at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The lightweight solar cover was recognized as a 2012 Innovations honoree in the Eco-Design and Sustainability Technologies category.

“The SolarKindle Lighted Cover is a great example of the success of United Solar’s Open Solar initiative, which allows our strategic partner, SolarFocus, to leverage the differentiation of our unique high-performance, lightweight and flexible solar cells,” said Chris Bala, vice president of sales-Open Solar. “This innovative product represents just how easily UNI-SOLAR technology can be integrated seamlessly and cost effectively into everyday applications.”

The SolarKindle Lighted Cover is available on the web at SolarFocus’ webstore, solarmio.com, and at amazon.com. The product will be available through specialty retail outlets in the U.S., Canada and Europe in 20

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