The USBCell from Moixa Energy is the coolest rechargeable AA battery we’ve seen in a long time. Displayed during CeBIT last month, the USBCELL rechargeable battery was awarded as New Energy Entrepreneur of the Year.

It doesn’t require a charger, as you just open it up and plug it into a USB port, and let it charge.

This NiMH AA cell can be used in normal battery applications and can be recharged simply by plugging into a USB port with the built in USB interface. With over 15 billion batteries needlessly thrown away each year, this rechargeable battery solution aims to change the game.

Traditional rechargeable batteries have never been truly portable as they are dependent on chargers or adaptors, and so most consumers prefer single use alkaline cells. USBCELL aims to change this balance by enabling consumers to recharge anywhere, without needing or carrying an external charger.

Key Features:

• Charge anywhere from any accessible powered USB Port - 90% recharged in 5 hours
• No need for a separate charger or cables when travelling. Built in intelligent USB charger
• Easily charge cells in your game station and just swap over to continue play Charging for just a few minutes provides extra hours of instant use for most input devices

Available at Shop.com for $19.95 for a pack of two.