INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM KEYBOARD KEYS WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

An information handling system keyboard keys include a photovoltaic panel coupled to an outer surface that collects ambient light to generate a current that charges the keyboard battery. When the keyboard keys have a key value marking, the photovoltaic panel may have an opening to show the key value and allow illumination from a backlight below the keys to highlight the key value. The area covered by the photovoltaic panels and the battery size correspond to a projected use case and desired battery life.