Nokia solar powered mobile phones what to expect, how feasible?

People today are talking about going green, and are keen on using recyclable products. From polybags to mobile phones, every company is trying its hand at using natural and recycled resources. Nokia is one such company to enter this green movement. The telecom major has initiated a project, whereby the Nokia C1-02 model with an attached solar panel at the back has been distributed to Kenya, Utsjoki, Sweden, and even a boat on the Baltic sea to gauge the feasibility of a solar powered mobile.

Nokia Solar powered mobile phone

Benefits

A lot of data can be found on fixed solar installations, but when it comes to actually using it, there is not much information supporting its effectiveness. This project aims to do just that. Within three months, we would be able to understand how this amazing technology works in mobile phones and the changes to be made to increase its efficiency.

A black box inside this phone displays the solar energy available during the real use of the testing phase. The solar powered mobile phones will be tested by a security officer in Nairobi, a research technician at a local university in Utsjoki, a sailor around the Baltic sea, and a 16-year old girl scout in Sweden.

Possibility:

Be it a solar power guru or a mobile wizard or someone wanting a green mobile phone, all are going to learn something from this experience. No user testing the solar powered mobile phones would be aware of its pros and cons. Thus, this project will help us determine how the solar powered device works in different parts of the world in distinct climatic conditions.

We live in an era of mobile phones, with over five billion users. Where we live determines our use of phone and how we charge it. For instance, in parts of Africa, a user has to employ another person to charge his phone from the nearest place. Thus, this project will highlight the difficulties faced by different people around the world.

How viable is the idea?

The idea is quite possible. However, the point of contention here is that since most people keep their mobiles in their pockets or hands, how would it be charged? Or for instance, someone sitting inside an office or cubicle, where sunlight cannot reach would find it difficult to use the mobile phone, uninterruptedly. Thus, Nokia would have to consider many such factors before launching this technological revolution, globally. Some time ago, Samsung undertook a similar endeavor, but failed. Hence, it remains to be seen if Nokia is able to successfully implement this project this time?