GOAL ZERO Debuts New Rechargeable Accessories and its largest Solar Powered Generator line At OR Summer Market 2011

With the introduction of versatile gadgets alongside the unveiling of the most powerful solar charging system to date, GOAL ZERO continues to showcase its strength in the outdoor industry

SALT LAKE CITY – August 4, 2011 – GOAL ZERO, a leading innovator of portable solar power systems, today introduced a new collection of solar powered and rechargeable accessories for Fall 2011 at OR Summer Market 2011. In addition, GOAL ZERO is leading the way in the arena of full system power kits with the unveiling of its new Extreme 1250 Adventure Kit solar power system – the company's most powerful solar charging system to date.

GOAL ZERO has a tradition of bringing unique, high quality products to the market, and with its new line of next generation accessories and revolutionary Extreme 1250 Adventure Kit, the company now offers an extensive variety of functional items to consumers of all kinds. Some of the company's latest and most exciting additions include:

  • Expanded Rock-Out Speaker Family – The extremely popular Rock-Out Rechargeable MP3 and Laptop Speaker delivers high quality sound with its wooden sound box and bass speakers, and now offers six fun color options. Users will also now have the ability to chain numerous Rock-Outs together to increase the volume of their tunes. ($39.99)

  • Bolt Flashlight– A companion for any adventurer, the new USB Rechargeable Bolt Flashlight features a 3 watt CREE LED that delivers over 160 lumens of light in a super wide angle to spot anything in your path. ($49.99)

  • Steamer Beverage Heater – Heat up coffee, tea, cocoa, and more with this innovative 12 volt beverage heater. Useful for just about anyone, this accessory plugs right to your laptop or a GOAL ZERO power pack and heats up instantly, up to 150⁰ F. ($19.99)

  • Lighthouse USB Power Hub – This easy to hang dynamo crank LED lantern is perfect for any camping trip or emergency situation. It can be charged by crank or AC/DC power outputs and features a USB output port for charging small USB devices such as cell phones to iPod's ™. ($49.99)

  • Extreme 1250 Adventure Kit – The company's most powerful solar charging system, this new solar-powered alternative to a generator can deliver enough wattage to power a small base camp or serve as a complete emergency preparedness solution. Featuring three AC outlets, three USB outlets and three DC outlets, the Extreme 1250 Adventure Kit delivers over 1250 watt hours of power with a peak power of 1500 watts – the equivalent of a wall outlet. The kit also comes with 60 watts of solar panels for easy and reliable recharging. (MSRP $1,999.95.)

All of these products can be charged using GOAL ZERO solar panels or power packs. Select accessories also have the option of being charge via any 12 volt car adaptor port. The new Fall 2011 Accessories Collection will be available on www.goalzero.com and at major retailers this September and the Extreme 1250 Adventure Kit will be released in March 2012.

"The energy needs of consumers today are not homogenous, so why should their portable energy solutions be?" said Joe Atkin, President of GOAL ZERO. "We strive to offer an extremely broad variety of products to meet everyone's needs – from the smallest of gadgets to full system energy kits. And we're very excited to showcase our most powerful full-featured solar system on the market to date – the Extreme 1250 Adventure Kit – which will provide enough power for whatever the need may be."

For further information about GOAL ZERO and its products, please visit www.goalzero.com or call us at 888-794-6250.

*Please visit us at booth #BR301 in the Ballroom (enter from the North Foyer) or at our outdoor space in the South Plaza.

ABOUT GOAL ZERO

GOAL ZERO is an innovator of portable solar power systems that power a variety of USB, AC and DC devices anywhere and at anytime. Providing a perfect blend of portability and power, GOAL ZERO products feature full solar energy systems –solar panels, power packs and accessories – each designed to work in concert with each other. GOAL ZERO was founded by entrepreneur Robert Workman, who realized the need for portable power and light through his work with the non-profit organization TIFIE in the remote regions of the Republic of Congo. GOAL ZERO donates a portion of proceeds from all GOAL ZERO purchases to TIFIE (www.tifie.org), which is dedicated to fostering economic development by establishing sustainable business enterprises that produce goods and services and create lasting jobs. GOAL ZERO products are widely available at major retailers such as REI, Eastern Mountain Sports, Bass Pro and Cabela's. For more information, please visit www.goalzero.com

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