Garmin Goes Solar

[Phillip Coetser]

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Garmin solar charging is made possible by POWER GLASS, a new proprietary technology developed by the company’s team of engineers. It is a semi-transparent, practically invisible layer of photovoltaic solar cells located in the lens of the watch that collect energy from the sun throughout the day, when the watch face is exposed to light. The solar panel is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, designed with a resistant, scratch-proof, anti-glare and fingerprint-resistant DX treatment.
After the launch of the FENIX 6X PRO Solar model, Garmin goes one step further in its commitment to solar technology, incorporating it into its complete range of FENIX 6 and 6S multi-sport adventure watches, INSTINCT and TACTIX DELTA. As Salvador Alcover, CEO of Garmin Iberia stated: “Garmin multi-sport GPS watches are the best choice of athletes and adventurers who want to advance and excel in every new challenge. Our solar technology provides extraordinary battery life. With this technology we go from talking about battery life in days to weeks, and even months, allowing you to enjoy for longer. ”
Now, all FENIX 6, including the solar ones, will incorporate activity profiles for surfing, mountain biking, indoor climbing, bouldering, mountain skiing, tools to manage the autonomy of the watch, wellness and monitoring applications and much more.