Roll-Up Solar Panels - Handy in Disasters - Flexible & Rugged Source for Reliable Solar Energy during Emergencies

Some models of roll-up solar panels are made small enough to fit into a glove compartment of your car and even the deep pockets of your cargo pants. They are made paper-thin so they can be fully rolled-up yet also made durable enough to withstand regular wear-and-tear. Most are even water resistant, weatherproof, and UV-stabilized. Since they are lightweight and flexible, they can be mounted even on curved surfaces with built-in grommets. This means you can carry a convenient portable power source with you at all times especially during disasters.

Below are some ways in which roll-up solar panels are handy in disasters and other emergencies where conventional power sources are hard to access or non-existent.

1. Roll-up solar panels can produce and store enough energy to provide adequate emergency lighting.

2. Roll-up solar panels can be used to recharge batteries in flashlights and radios whether you are on land, on the water, or in the air.

3. If you are stuck during a disaster in a remote area or have no access to power due to fallen lines, you do not need to depend on conventional power to heat up water. Hot water can be used to disinfect surfaces and for general hygiene such as washing your hands or showering.

4. Even if your cell phone battery is drained due to overuse during an emergency situation, the small and flexible roll-up solar panel can easily recharge your cell phone.

5. Roll-up solar panels are a safer alternative to gasoline-powered generators since they are free from toxic fumes especially in small spaces like shelters.

Roll-up solar panels can be used with rechargeable batteries to be charged when weather conditions permit then moved inside for use with your electronic devices. Since deep cycle batteries are now available, they make a convenient, easy-to-replenish power source. In addition, even if weather conditions, such as during a storm, aren't optimum for charging, even a couple of hours of sunlight can provide enough power to send out charge your cell phone if you need to call for help. Furthermore, roll-up solar panels are rugged enough to survive the most demanding conditions during a disaster.