Aug 18 – Battech International Limited a global leader in branded consumer and Industrial batteries today announced the introduction of the new Battech iPower Solar Charger, which offers gadget-loving consumers a more convenient way to power their portable electronic devices wherever they are.

This innovative cool new device from Battech serves as a portable power solution, delivering exceptional power to many portable devices, ranging from PDA’s, Smartphone’s, iPods, MP3/MP4 players, GPS and portable gaming devices, including Sony PSP. With a huge expected increase in portable electronics this new device from Battech will prove to be a winning gadget and eliminate all the problems for the consumer on-the-go.

As well as an exceptional device for day to day use in normal conditions this device has been used by professional climbers and mountain guides from extremes ranging from the Himalayas to serious ice climbing in the Rockies.

The Battech Solar Charger has a capacity of 2200mAh, giving you 100 hours of standby on your mobile, 50 hours on your iPod and iPhone, 5 ½ hours on your games console, 52 hours on your PDA and over 6 hours on MP3/MP4 players.  Available in a luxurious stylish gilf box.

"Today's on-the-go consumers, professional extreme sport people and the wanna be Indiana Jones are all looking for new portable ways to power their portable electronic devices," said Simon Lee-Overy, CEO, Battech International. "Our innovative, slim Portable Solar Charger is not only the ultimate power pack, delivering fantastic run time performance but also has a built in solar panel unlike our competitors that have two separate units to carry around. It also is a great flexible way to power devices anywhere in the world."

Available in retail during May 2008 the suggested retail price will be £39.99.

The Portable Solar Charger joins Bartech’s complete portfolio of advanced rechargeable power solutions, incorporating some of the latest features and high tech functionality to satisfy the device needs of consumers. Battech already successful Portable Device Charger features a huge capacity of 4400mAh with a LED indicator that displays the charge status (fuel gauge) for each battery, enabling consumers to easily tell when each charge will be complete and need to be re-charged again

About the Portable Device Charger

Each Solar Charger kit contains...

·       1 x Battech Solar Charger

·       Tips for: Mini Nokia, Motorola, Samsung , Sony Ericsson, iPod / iPhone, Blackberrys and Bluetooth headsets

·       1 x USB for smart phones, PDAs and other devices

·       Bult in flashlight

·       1 x iPod connector

·       1 x connector for Sony PSP and most digital cameras

·       1  x User guide

·       1 x high quality gilf box

About Battech International Ltd

Battech is a leading manufacturer of high-performance primary and rechargeable. Battech sells various types of batteries including Lithium Ion, Polymer Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries and chargers. Headquartered in the UK, its advanced cell technology division is based in Hong Kong and the manufacturing facility is based in Shenzhen China. Battech is one of the world's leading manufacturers of rechargeable batteries offering batteries and cells to B2B and B2C market sectors.

CONTACT: 0871 550 0051,

Web site: http://www.Battech.co.uk

Company Information:
Battech International Limited.
Unit 1 Marlowe Court,

Whitchurch Business Park.
Whitchurch
Shropshire

SW13 1QR