Since water is one of the most abundant resources on the planet, a start-up company called Enomad has decided to harness it to re-charge mobile devices.
The portable Estream device will convert any moving water, like a river or a stream, into stored energy.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, remaining connected without a power source can pose a challenge. That’s why the designers created the device, to allow campers, hikers or kayakers to insert Estream into a stream or attach it to the back of a watercraft and start generating electricity.
Charging the device completely will take about four and a half hours, but then you will have up to 6,400 mAh in the battery which can charge up to three phones, tablets or any other USB-connected device.
The Estream has a modular design, allowing users to take it apart when it’s not in use or use only the components that are needed, like the battery charger. The lithium-ion battery has ports for USB or micro USB cables as well as an LED indicator that lets users know how much charge is available. Estream also doubles as a lantern — even underwater.
As a generator, the device produces 2.5W to 5W of energy. When Estream is suspended in water, the water flow rotates the turbine, which enables the generator to generate electricity.
Using water as an energy source means that as long as you have access to water, even with a slow current, you’ll have a stable connection to energy and according to Enomad, the Eastream’s compact design can produce energy three to 20 times faster, with more energy output, than similar products on the market.
Enomad is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for the Estream, so if you’re interested, you can secure one at an early-bird rate of $180, with shipping expected in January.
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