During the Mobile World Congress 2025 of Barcelona, the Chinese brand Ankerspecialized in consumer electronics, presented a revolutionary idea: the Solix Cloakone solar cape Equipped with flexible photovoltaic panels. This innovative garment allows you to recharge smartphone, smartwatch and other devices exploiting exclusively the energy of the sun.
Solar cells in Perovskite for efficient charging
There Solix Cloak It is designed for transform sunlight into electricitythanks to the use of Solar cells in Perovskite. This advanced material allows the creation of flexible and high efficiency solar panelsperfect for use on clothing.
The cloak integrates photovoltaic surfaces strategically arranged In rectangular and triangular forms, so as not to compromise the comfort of the wearer. Also, it has A 30W USB-C portenough to quickly recharge a smartphone or other electronic devices.
To ensure security and practicality even at night, Anker added A blue LED stripuseful for improving visibility during evening walks.
A waterproof cloak that produces energy and keeps in the heat
Designed for hikers, travelers and lovers of the outdoorthe Solix Cloak It is not just a sun charging system, but also offers other intelligent functions. It is made with materials waterproofmaking it suitable for any meteorological condition, and is equipped with an electric heating system to deal with the strictest temperatures.
For greater energy autonomy, the cape is compatible with The anteker c300 AD portable batterywhich allows you to store the energy collected from the sun and use it later. However, at the moment, the Solix Cloak is just a concept And it is not clear if it will actually be marketed.
Anker has already demonstrated his commitment in portable energy solutions with the presentation of theAnker Solix Solar Umbrella al Ces 2025 of Las Vegas. This solar umbrella is equipped with a power of 100W and of USB-C and X-60 portsallowing you to easily recharge outdoor electronic devices. Its folding design, similar to that of a common umbrella, makes it practical to transport and place.
