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At Voltaic, our mission is to promote sustainable technology through research and design while enabling our customers, big and small, to do more. We believe in quality engineering, collaborative problem solving and creating sustainable solutions that support our customers and the planet.
Established in 2004 by founder and CEO Shayne McQuade, Voltaic broke into the solar industry by designing the world’s first solar backpack. Since then, we’ve applied our extensive knowledge and experience to provide a complete line of solar panels and battery packs for both consumer and industrial customers.
From powering bednet distribution programs in Nigeria to designing custom power systems for large-scale asset tracking deployments, our customers count on us to keep their devices charged. They choose Voltaic not only for our innovative, high-quality products but because of our commitment to understanding their needs. Our experienced team delivers personalized guidance on every project, from prototyping to manufacturing to supply chain management and deployment. Our goal is to speed up our customer’s design and deployment process and maximize the long-term performance of our solutions in the field.
Established in 2004 by founder and CEO Shayne McQuade, Voltaic broke into the solar industry by designing the world’s first solar backpack. Since then, we’ve applied our extensive knowledge and experience to provide a complete line of solar panels and battery packs for both consumer and industrial customers.
From powering bednet distribution programs in Nigeria to designing custom power systems for large-scale asset tracking deployments, our customers count on us to keep their devices charged. They choose Voltaic not only for our innovative, high-quality products but because of our commitment to understanding their needs. Our experienced team delivers personalized guidance on every project, from prototyping to manufacturing to supply chain management and deployment. Our goal is to speed up our customer’s design and deployment process and maximize the long-term performance of our solutions in the field.
Overview
Location
United States, New York
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 212-401-1192
Founded date
2004
Mentions in press and media 10
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| Aug 23, 2017 | Your favorite maker’s favorite maker: 12 of Brooklyn’s finest | Last month we made a list of 10 Brooklyn makers you should know. After we made the list we emailed everyone on it and asked who their favorite makers are in the borough. One of the things that became clear is the overlap between designers a... |
| May 28, 2017 | The Brooklyn Navy Yard's rebirth as a high-tech center | There's "Yard Work" going on at a former Navy installation not too far from here. Jim Axelrod gives us a tour: It's a familiar site across America: A once-booming industrial center now mired in decay. The Brooklyn Navy Yard knows ... |
| Sep 21, 2012 | Juiced: How a DIY newbie built a solar iPhone charger in 3 hours | In under two hours, I had gotten most of the way there, and just need to attach the solar panel and cut out the Altoids case. reader comments 57 with 46 posters participating Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Redd... |
| Sep 2, 2012 | Welcome to the jungle: The best tech when going off the grid | Daniel Noll, half of the Uncornered Market travel team, used an iPhone to locate himself outside Srimongal, Bangladesh Uncornered Market reader comments 113 with 69 posters participating Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter S... |
| Feb 9, 2012 | Three Ways to Extend the Battery Life of Smartphones and Tablets | February 9, 2012 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In today's 24/7 business environment, a dead battery is no longer an excuse for missed phone calls, texts and emails. That makes keeping mobile devic... |
| Oct 27, 2009 | Charge your iPod on the go with Neuber’s “Sun Bags” | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! Ever have your iPod die on you right when you lea... |
| Oct 27, 2009 | Charge your iPod on the go with Neuber’s “Sun Bags” | Ever have your iPod die on you right when you leave for a jog? Or realize your digital camera is out of juice during a perfect photo opp? Now two companies are harnessing the power of the sun to make sure that doesn’t happen again. Sports a... |
| Mar 11, 2008 | Let your bag charge your laptop | There’s nothing worse than putting your laptop in your bag and arriving at an off-site work destination, only to find that your battery is flat and there is no-where to plug it in. US company Voltaic Systems has come up with a handy solutio... |
| Feb 25, 2007 | But Will These Gadgets Pass Airport Screening? | Dethroner has posted a Top 10 list of essential gadgets for traveling. Some of them, like the Voltaic Solar Backpack, are familiar goodies that have been seen around the blogosphere. Others, like the SteriPen and Nera WorldPro 100M are actu... |
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FAQ about Voltaic Systems
When was Voltaic Systems founded?
Voltaic Systems was founded in 2004.
What has the press written about Voltaic Systems?
Parsers VC has collected 10 articles mentioning Voltaic Systems, among them “Your favorite maker’s favorite maker: 12 of Brooklyn’s finest” (Aug 23, 2017) and “The Brooklyn Navy Yard's rebirth as a high-tech center” (May 28, 2017).
Is Voltaic Systems still active?
Yes, Voltaic Systems is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 27, 2017.