Digicel And ZTE Announce The Launch Of The Coral-200-Solar Solar-Powered Handset

All efforts are being made by many research organizations to try and reduce power consumption, be they digital or electronic consumer devices. Digicel Group has now launched the Coral-200-Solar, the world’s very first solar-powered mobile phone. The Coral-200-Solar is manufactured by ZTE and uses proprietary technology from the Dutch-based innovator, Intivation.

Digicel is known to provide low-cost and free portable solar chargers in many markets. Now, Digicel’s new concept of launching the Coral-200-Solar with an integrated, built-in solar charger, is expected to lap up most of the market sales. There are an estimated two billion people worldwide, who have little or no access to electricity. In such markets, the idea of a mobile handset powered by solar energy will be greatly appreciated.

Digicel, Intivation and ZTE have pooled in their experience and expertise to bring this novel idea to the mobile market. The Coral-200-Solar ‘sun-powered’ handset will be available in select markets from June 2009.

Digicel ZTE Coral-200-Solar