[OLPC-Peru] [Server-devel] solar Re: Extreme Linux Server Available to North America

[John Watlington]

On May 4, 2008, at 10:35 AM, Yama Ploskonka wrote:

> Hmm.  John's words sounded as if y'all had already a particular  
> model picked up.  I interpreted that from the "10 W" detail.  I am  
> still at the stage of figuring out the cost/performance sweet spot.
>
> > 10W Solar panels will be deployed with the first
> > laptops in areas without power.

We were hoping to use amorphous 5W panels, but with a 5W panel the  
time to
charge a laptop is a significant portion of the total sunlight time  
available.
We have shifted to a 10W panel, and also have a 60W array of panels
for schools.

> Price is a major concern for me.  All over-the-counter laptop solar  
> options I've come across seem to be priced for "Shibumi"  
> compradores or UN field projects. :-(
>
> If OLPC (also very price conscious :-)) does come across a specific  
> provider, let's hear!

GoldPeak Solar has been working with OLPC, but the price quote
they gave us is no longer available.   We were quoted $25 for 10W
panels (wired to plug directly into the laptop).

> Thanks,
>
> Yama
>