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PRESS RELEASE
Most Powerful Solar Chargers To-Date to Launch at AfricaCom
Five hours of talk with one hour charge: powers 2G, 3G, 4G phones & tablets for individuals & entrepreneurs
Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/world-panel.jpg
Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=705 (World Panel Inc. CEO, John Anderson)
Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=706 (School in Rwanda decided to keep the World Panel charger at the school since it encouraged parents to volunteer during the day while they charged up their phones)
Video World Panel mission and demonstrations on several phone models: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfJP6nuywBw
Download the flyer: http://www.apo-mail.org/131104.pdf
A key feature of the new chargers is the patented ‘direct-from-the-sun’ technology that charges a phone as fast as a wall outlet and allows for a low price-point as well as remarkable durability. Utility-grade materials from the solar industry are used in the construction of the rugged devices so they can endure the harshest environmental conditions in the Sub-Saharan. A full array of accessories including powerbanks, lights and charge-on-the-go backpacks will also be on display at the Booth P7 at AfricaCom. The chargers can power any USB device and can be linked together using our patent-pending PowerLink to double or triple the output.
“I arrived in the Sub-Saharan in 2011 with a solar prototype for boiling water and left with the clear message that people wanted a better way to keep their phones charged,” said World Panel CEO John Anderson. “After an intense R&D and testing period, I am returning to Africa to launch a line of patented chargers that meets the requirements of those I interviewed: it is as fast as a wall plug, it will last, and the price is right. Income generation is possible also for both entrepreneurs and the telecoms since 10 phones can be charged in a day.”
Recent independent tests performed on the chargers show that the most popular phones in Africa charge in an hour, which provides five to six hours of talk time. Blackberry smart phones charge in two to three hours and provide three to four hours of talk and data time. Test reports for charging Nokia phones, Samsung, iPhone, iPads, etc. will be available at the show and upon request. In-booth demonstrations with sun simulators, including charging while under water, are also available at P7.
Meetings with U.S. and European executives from World Panel are being scheduled now for Nov. 12-14 in Cape Town with operators who would like to discuss preferred pricing at the show. By eliminating the charging costs associated with phone ownership in many areas, and allowing for fast and easy charging for up to 10 phones per day via free sun energy, operators can review programs that recoup the cost of the chargers within a few months and generate ARPU for years to come. On-the-go charging can pave the way for more airtime purchases and smart phone use. World Panel will offer attractive co-branding and bundling opportunities to those interested in adding mobile electricity to their line of subscriber services. GSMA states that charging solutions represent a $3.37 billion USD opportunity for the operators, and the U.N.’s energy initiative has published that African telecoms suffer a 20% revenue loss due to unreliable phone charging.
Exclusive arrangements are in place for multi-colored solar cells to be used in the manufacturing process, allowing for various color combinations in the finished products and specific branding requests. World Panel Inc. is prepared to take orders at the show and products will be available in early 2014.
Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of World Panel Inc.
Contact:
Cheryl Gordon
PHOTOS:
Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=707 (Nicknamed 'The Screamer' for its lightning charging speed, the World Panel 1000 can charge two phones at once, and charge 10+ phones per day. Entrepreneurs can break even on the cost of the panel in less than a month)
Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=711 (World Panel 500: Multiple color combinations are possible with solar cell and case selections. Firms can co-brand the panel and use their corporate colors)
Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=708 (World Panel test site: 'Thomas' is first customer desiring to purchase the charger since he promised himself that next time he had the opportunity to purchase a solar charger, he would. He and his family were tired of having dead phone batteries)
Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=709 (First solar charger that is expandable. Any panel can be linked using the PowerLink from World Panel. Doubles and triples a user's power output. Entrepreneurs can add panels as they grow their business)
Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=712 (By bundling chargers with minutes or services, wireless providers can begin making money on the World Panel in 3-6 months, by converting the money subscribers spend on charging to quality airtime)
Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=710 (Pink. First phone charger to make an appeal to female phone owners. The WP-500 can charge six phones per day, achieving 5 hours of talk time with one hour of charge)
About World Panel Inc.
Boulder, CO-based World Panel Inc. (http://www.world-panel.com) is a triple-bottom line company (people, planet, profit) founded by solar expert and entrepreneur John Anderson. On a trip to Sub-Saharan Africa, it became apparent that mobile electricity was in demand, and cell phone charging was of particular interest. Equipped with requests from citizens there that a charger be powerful, durable, affordable and portable, Anderson developed the World Panel to charge 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE handsets, and all USB devices. A suite of chargers, based on the patented direct-from-the-sun technology, will debut in November 2013 at AfricaCom in Cape Town. http://www.world-panel.com
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