Freeplay Encore Radio + MP3 + Recorder
Freeplay Energy Ltd
Solution Overview & Benefits
A solar and dynamo powered multi-band radio, MP3 player and recorder designed for off-grid communities.
Featuring a 5 watt speaker which delivers clear sound, this product is ideal for use by both small and larger groups of people. It also features a mobile phone charger which will fully charge a mobile phone. For reading or close work after dark, there is a bright task light.
The Encore Player's high capacity rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery delivers 24 hours of play-time from a full charge and is powered by a solar panel backed up by Freeplay's patented fail-safe winding mechanism to ensure that even in times of extended bad weather, power is always available.
The Encore Player has been designed for use in educational programmes, by listening groups and in all other programmes where training and information are crucial. The superior quality and volume of the audio output is unique for an independently powered radio.
History & Development
Freeplay Energy was founded in 1994, following the invention by Trevor Baylis of the 'clockwork radio', which was designed to help halt the spread of AIDS in Africa by providing much-needed access to health information and advice.
The company is now part of the privately owned Euro Suisse Group which has extensive interests in the developing world, where Freeplay products help to change people's lives.
Today they specialize in the design, development and manufacture of clean energy products for people living either temporarily or permanently off-grid. They do this by using their core expertise in solar, dynamo, and energy storage technology to create products that are affordable and reliable.
Their products are created for three principle applications all of which share many common requirements:
- Emergency Preparedness
- Aid and Development
- Outdoor Leisure
Freeplay operates in both the developed and the developing world. They partner with many of the world's leading NGO's and internationally respected retailers, and we have extensive experience of shipping products to some of the world's most difficult regions.
Availability
- Publicly available: yes
- Countries where available: Worldwide
- Available online: yes
- Offered or can be licensed for local manufacture: No
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