At Telemetry Solutions, we understand the importance of making wildlife research both sustainable and efficient. That is why we can integrate solar panel technology into certain product lines for our GPS tracking equipment. This innovative feature will enable researchers to use lightweight, rechargeable batteries instead of heavy, non-rechargeable ones. By including a small solar panel, our devices can harness the power of the sun to extend battery life and minimize the impact of wildlife tracking.

One of the key benefits of our solar-powered devices is their consistency and ability to preform over a very long period. In one case, researchers were tracking animals migrating from California into Mexico. Tracking was terminated due to border restrictions, but the solar technology enabled the user to retrieve useful information upon the animals’ return to California years later. To their surprise, they found that detailed tracking data had been collected in the meantime, and they were allowed access to it. This shows just how much of a difference solar charging can make in the studies of wildlife, especially those species which spend most of their time in the sun.

While the advantages brought forth by solar charging cannot be gainsaid, this feature is really not meant for all species, especially those that are not diurnal or dwell in areas completely shaded from sunlight. For animals in the sun, our solar charging solutions creates an efficient, lightweight, and sustainable option for wildlife researchers looking to maximize their tracking while minimizing equipment weight.