SOLSOL, Solar hat keeps your smart devices charged up and helps reduce our carbon footprint

SOLSOL is our brand-new solution to an old painful problem: a stylish hat with solar cells that charges your dead smartphone or portable device while in the sun. That simple.

Our SOLSOL hats deliver charging power to your iPhone, iPod, Android phone and other USB charged devices such as GoPro camera’s and portable battery chargers. As long as the sun shines, you can charge or maintain the charge of your mobile tech devices. No batteries are included or needed (except the battery that is already in your device). Same goes for power cables: you’ll use your own devices’ cable, to make sure it’s the appropriate one!

The SOLSOL hat is eco-friendly too! It lets you make a small contribution toward reducing our carbon footprint.  Let natural sunlight and our LXTSOL proprietary electronic power regulator deliver clean power to your tech products.

Don’t get stuck without power again! Get a SOLSOL hat today and be a part of the Solar Power Revolution!

How it Works.

REFERRAL PROGRAM.

THE PROBLEM.

Tired of running for power outlets while enjoying a beautiful day at the park? Still driving around the block with your car waiting for your phone to charge up at a record-slow speed? Still sitting on airport floors hooked to a power outlet to text your goodbyes?

We’ve all been there. And we have never been big fans of power banks. They are cumbersome and bulky, too heavy for the lightweight backpacker.  In the end, charging all your personal devices adds to your carbon footprint.

THE SOLUTION.

We knew there had to be a better way to power our tech gear. Harvesting energy directly from the sun was the first part of the solution, the second part, putting that power and tech into the convenience and style of a hat.

This way, we keep our head covered from heavy sun rays AND have an extra power source to charge our portable devices!

SOLSOL hats are that simple. You plug your USB cable at the back of the hat, wear it, and walk in the sun!

The possibilities are endless. Wear SOLSOL at the beach and get some shade while you text your friends on your iPhone or read on your iPad.

Bring it to your next camping trip and recharge your GoPro while shooting alpine landscapes.

Wear it during your day while you walk at the park, or just leave it in the sunlight while you comfortably read your kindle in the shade.

THE SOLSOL COLLECTION.

Choose between different colors and patterns. Simply select your favorite perk and get ready to be one of the very first owners of a SOLSOL hat!

All of our hats are priced at $69 including taxes and shipping ($20 shipping and handling for orders outside the US). In return for your contribution, you will be the first to receive SOLSOL at a discounted price before they are offered online or at retail.  We will NOT ship any hats to any retail outlet until each pre-order hat has been shipped to each of you.  Each SOLSOL unit will include a special embroidery on the back of "SOLSOL Revolution" showing that you helped us launch the SOLSOL Revolution.  This special embroidery is only for your pre-ordered hats and will NOT be featured on any other production hats.

PERK OFFERS.

SPECIFICATIONS.

SOLSOL powers your device when in direct sunlight. Charging time when the hat is left in constant sunlight exposure vary accordingly to the device. This is because battery size differs across devices, along with how the user is using their device and how many apps are open at the same time.

Charging time using a SOLSOL hat.

●  4 X the amount of time it takes your device to charge from a wall outlet.

●  2 X the amout of time it takes your device to charge from a laptop.

Please, remember that when charging your device (smartphones especially) you have to avoid rapid intermittent sun exposure as this may actually reduce your battery charge. This happens because the screen can go on and off and suck up all the battery.

Here below are the technical specifications of SOLSOL:

●  Maximum Power at STC (Pmax) - 1.45 W

●  Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp) - 5.2V

●  Optimum Operating Current (Imp) - 125mA - 350mA

●  Compatibility: For iPod and iPhone 5, 6, and 6S Android Smart Phones (MicroUSB Connector Models) Supports 5V input Charging with MicroUSB Connector devices

●  Material: 100% Cotton, monocrystalline solar cells, proprietary electronic power regulator - LXTSOL and wired components.

OUR PROMISE.

We promise that each pre-order will be shipped before anyone else gets shipped.  The SOLSOL hats really work and look so cool.  (just as long as the sun shines).  We promise to do everything we can to get our hats onto the heads of as many people as possible, around the World, to make a small dent in our energy crisis.

Our founder's believe that SOLSOL is not just a "Brand" name, but a "statement" for everyone who believes in clean energy, in healing our planet (reducing CO2 emissions) and making a difference "One SOLSOL At A Time".  Each individual that participates will truly help fight the good fight. Each step counts and adds up. 

We have already done the "initial leg work" spending over a year in product development working with our technology partners and suppliers (manufacturers) to deliver the SOLSOL hats.  This is not just an "idea", or "concept", or "prototype" but a "real" patented product and solution.

There are over a billion people in the world today that do not have electricity or power. The main reason is because of infrastructure and high cost. SOLSOL is the first step that will allow an individual to charge their tech device without having to have electric power or a separate battery charger. SOLSOL is not just a great product and solution! It's a Statement! The Impact is quite simple, together we all join and help heal our world, "One SOLSOL At A Time"!

THE SOLSOL TEAM.

We are Paul and Edward, founders of UniqueCreativeIdeas,LLC. We are the inventors and creators of SOLSOL hats. The name of our new product contains within it our mission, we provide SOLar SOLutions.  The Sun delivers enough solar power energy in one hour to power the entire Earth for one year, we need increased access to this energy, we need to go SOLAR!

Together, we have decades of experience in software, technology and solution products for companies ranging from top Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurial start-ups. They have created and successfully delivered well known brands such as Hot Wheels, He-Man & The Masters of the Universe and The Original Grip Ball. They have successfully launched numerous products and are successful entrepreneurs with an excellent and successful track record in delivering consumer products to the market.

Paul Cleveland was a project engineer and later went to business school and became Sr. V.P. of Marketing. He spent a few years at LucasFilm, Sega of America and even owned his own company for a while.

Edward has been a pioneer his all life, creating products and solutions that are innovative and new technologies that ultimately delivers convenience and good works to our world.

SOLar SOLutions for people with a need and who care!

Risks & Challenges.

We at Unique Creative Ideas have experience in the manufacturing process, we know the steps to follow, the controls that we need in place, the type of suppliers needed to produce our hats and to make sure that we are sustainable for mass production.

This is not just an idea or concept: it is a product, ready for large scale manufacturing. The product has been tested and is ready to be shared with the world. We have secured not just one supplier but multiple manufacturers in case there is ever an issue with our first supplier in terms of both components being manufactured along with assembly and logistics.

Since we are running a flexible funding campaign, in case we don't meet our goal, we will still collect the funds and move forward with our production plan to deliver perks to our backers first.

Other Ways You Can Help.

If you are not able to make a financial contribution by pre-ordering a SOLSOL hat or Certificate perks, don't worry!!  You can still be a key part of the SOLSOL REVOLUTION and help spread the message and statement to your friends and family by using the Indiegogo share tools!  Tell everyone you know about this pre-order offer so they can also be one of the first.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Q:  How soon can I expect to receive my SOLSOL once I contribute my donation?

A:  Our Indiegogo campaign is for 30 days.  We will begin shipping 30 - 45 days after the close of the campaign 2016.  Please make sure to read the PERKS package carefully to decide which cap color you want to receive.  First shipments will be no later than April, 2016, just in time for Spring.

Q: How Long Does It Take the Sun To Charge SOLSOL?

A:  There is no waiting time for SOLSOL to begin to charge. First, it is not a battery. It charges the battery already in your personal device (phone). Once the sun hits it, charging kicks in. If you move in and out of the sun, charging will be intermittent.

Q:  What Type of Battery Does SOLSOL Use?  

A:  SOLSOL doesn't have a battery!  That's why it's so Cool!  SOLSOL's proprietary LXTSOL Chip along with SOLSOL's patented solar panel allows SOLSOL to charge many of your other tech devices! 

Q:  Does SOLSOL Work Without The Sun?

A:  No, SOLSOL harnesses solar energy through the use of high efficiency solar cells, so, it works only when there is sun light.  Rapid movement in and out of the sun will cause intermittent charging and could actually reduce your existing batter charge.  Solar energy is clean and renewable.

Q:  Does SOLSOL charge a battery charger ("power bank")?

A:  Yes, SOLSOL can charge Power Bank devices (spare battery devices), so that you can use your spare battery device to charge your other tech devices during the day or night.

Q:  How long will it take to charge my phone?

A:  This depends on your phone or device.  SOLSOL has a power output between 125mA - 350mA.  A regular wall outlet has an output of 1000 mA and a standard laptop has an output of 500mA.  If it takes an hour to charge your device using a wall outlet, it would take 2 hours using a laptop and 2.7 - 4.0 hours with SOLSOL.  All these times are assuming you have a battery with 0% charge remaining.  If you have, for instance, 50% charge remaining, the time to a full charge is much less.  If you have partial battery and are using your device, you can avoid further battery loss by using your SOLSOL hat.  Remember, you need to be in the sun for SOLSOL to function properly.

Q:  Does SOLSOL have to be worn to charge my iPhone or android phone?

A:  No, you can place SOLSOL on any flat surface where there is sun light or even snap it behind your backpack or even on your car's dashboard.  Note:  heavy window tinting may prevent your SOLSOL hat from charging while in your car.

Q:  Does SOLSOL have warranty?

A:  Yes, SOLSOL has a 1-year manufacturer's parts warranty on our proprietary solar panel and proprietary LXTSOL USB Outport component.  Warranty does not cover damages due to wear and tear of the cap or if you damage the solar panel.  The solar panel is NOT intended to be bent or curved.  Attempting to bend it will cause damage and void the warranty.

Q:  Is SOLSOL Waterproof?

A:  SOLSOL is water resistant.  As long as SOLSOL is not submerged in water or any type of liquid it will not get damaged.  It is, actually, just as water resistant as your phone (unless you have a totally submersible phone).  And, if you are caught in the rain, you might not be using your SOLSOL since it requires sunlight.  Please, try not to test its resistance to water.  Please take proper care of this great product.

Q:  Do I need to clean the surface area of the SOLSOL Panel?

A:  It's always recommended that prior to using SOLSOL that you wipe the surface area of the panel with a soft dry or damp cloth in case there is some dirt, finger prints, dust or other material on the panel surface.

Q:  Does the SOLSOL hat come with a charging cord?

A:  You will provide your own cord so you can be assured that it is the right one for your personal device.  Just plug your cord into the USB port in the side pocket of your hat, plug into your device, get into the sun, and you're in business.

Q:  Does the SOLSOL hat get hot or emit electromagnetic waves?

A.  The solar panel will get warm due to its being in the direct sun, just as the hat itself will warm up.  However, it will not become uncomfortable or hurt you.  No magnetic waves or magnetic field is generated.  This would happen when converting Direct Current (DC) to Alternating Current (AC) which does not happen with our hat.  The hat circuitry is strictly very low voltage and DC only.