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October 10, 2008

Solar Powered Phone Power Supply

This device has what has been called intelligent automatic regulation technology; this monitors the voltage and current, which gives the user some protection. Nevertheless, really this device when fully charged will give you around two hours of power, from the sun. Features: Portable and convenient power back up for your devices Use the sunlight to charge your mobile phones, PDAs, MP3 players, MP4 players, PSP Built-in lithium battery can be , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

October 9, 2008

Top 7 Eco-friendly and Green Web Hosting Choices for a Small Business

If you are looking into eco-friendly and green web hosting for your new website, here’s Keetsa Blog’s recommendations and reviews of Top 7 prominent green hosting companies: Host Price/Month Domains Bandwidth Disk Links Good Avocado $4.99 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Good Avocado HostPapa $5.95 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited HostPapa Ethical Host.ca $7.00 1-30 1-6 GB 1.1GB EthicalHost ThinkHost $7.95 Unlimited Unlimited Unl , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

September 25, 2008

Pedal Power with the Cycle Sol

It has been reported in most parts of the world that pedal power is the new alternative way to get to places. However, there are some people who may not be able to appreciate the leg power that modern bikes provide but this new solar powered bike called the Cycle Sol can perhaps fix all of that. The Cycle Sol is in the concept stage but Mr Miljevic hopes to be able to mass-produce it once he has found a manufacturer. He said: “It is just li , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

September 7, 2008

Solar Powered Traffic Lights

    One of the forgotten objects in society when you are driving would have to be the standard public traffic lights, which like most electronic devices, are run by power. While they are normally paid for by the government, they too are included in the rehabilitation efforts and finding alternative sources of power. Utilizing solar power to operate these tradtional powered traffic lights can be a really big boost. Perhaps most parts of the worl , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

September 2, 2008

Solar Powered Trash Can Compactor

We are all aware of the growing trash problem and apparently there should be various ways to help out your local garbage collectors. We have seen the shift towards biodegradable items but apparently this is not enough. There is a new idea introduced in the market by BigBelly Solar and it has something to do with compacting trash using solar power. The problem here is perhaps will people buy it? It seems too futuristic and while the intent is cl , , , , , ... More

July 28, 2008

GP Solar Charger

To help minimize the waste problems as far as using batteries are concerned, rechargeable batteries are being offered in the market as a great alternative. Now while that may have resolved one issue, the manner of recharging may be another issue. Energy is a growing concern and the manner of recharging or plugging them into outlets is sure to be a problem. But for the GPS solar charger, this issue should be resolved as well. GP Solar Charger Ac , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 27, 2008

Roughing It May Help Explain Personal Generated Energy

We all hear of the advised shift towards alternative source of energy but people really fail to realize how it can be done. To most, the understanding is that they are just supporting sources to bring down utilization of energy but there are people who will go to extremes to force them to learn what it means to live on personal generated energy. In fact, the rural life is perhaps the best place to start it all off. Many people may have a shock a , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 19, 2008

Nuclear Power: Energy for the Masses, but at a Cost

The search for alternative energy solutions continues. As the world is looking to help address the rising cost of energy, as well as analyzing the effectiveness of current energy sources, we also need to determine whether we have sufficient enough sources to satisfy the world’s need for energy. While many are turning towards the usual hydrogen, solar and wind power solutions, another energy source, nuclear power has recently been inserted into , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 10, 2008

Solar powered bug type robots

These may like the replicators off of Stargate SG1 but we are assuming that these solar powered robots are totally friendly and apart from the occasional burst of energy when it begins to flap its wings the bug will remain where it has been placed. They are brain child of Tiny Minds and although they are priced at $80 the value is in how different something like this is when placed on a desk or table near the window. .gallery { , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 2, 2008

Uniross Eco-friendly Battery Chargers

Here are some new conceptualized eco-friendly battery chargers from Uniross. You can choose from the various new designs such as the solar charger with USB adaptor or even their wind power charger that can be mounted on any standard bike. Those get complemented by a couple of more standard devices, including a 15-minute battery charger, the NOMAD “portable power hub” with a USB adaptor, and a travel clock charger, which packs an ala , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 30, 2008

Solar powered thermometer

When is freezing cold outside and the heating is on inside, it is sometimes difficult to judge how cold it is on the other side of the door. But with this solar powered thermometer you should never get caught out again, and this takes it power from the sun then there are no power issues either. No details on price etc yet. Source [Domokyo] Alternative Energy, Alternative Energy, google, power_issues, Solar Power, Solar Power, sun, The Environ , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 25, 2008

Solar Light Floating Ball!

These solar light floating balls could be answer to night lighting metropolitan cities with waters. At minimum order of 1000 pieces, it’s not for consumers but governments could easily take advantage of them.  The question remains, will they stay afloat in the same place?  (anchoring them might be the way to go for sea-connected waters) Main Features: *Emitting rainbow color *Color changing automatically *Floating on water surface *Fixab , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 23, 2008

Solar Powered Bird Bath!

Thinking about adding a bird bath to your new home?  Make sure to get the solar powered bird bath where your friendly birds can play all day long on free sun power. No wiring or plumbing needed. The sun does all the work, transforming this eye-catching birdbath into a bubbling spout of water. via zedomax Animals, bird bath, birdbath, Birds, free sun, friendly birds, plumbing, Science and Technology, Solar Power, spout, sun power , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 22, 2008

1000X Power Solar Dish by MIT Students!

Students from MIT have invented a new power solar dish that can literally burn solid steel at its focal point. By directing the dish at a more practical target — water piped through black tubing — steam can be flash created, offering instant means of producing energy or providing heating. Spencer Ahrens, who just received his master’s in mechanical engineering from MIT, was among the designers of the dish.  He and his fellow t , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Solar Powered Glowing Plant Pot!

Here’s an aesthetically great lookin’ pot that glows at night with the solar energy absorbed during the day.  It’s a great fit for any home garden that need light at night. But what if the pot is shaded by trees, walls or fences, we hear you ask? No problem because its solar cell is on a separate spike connected to the pot via a 3m cable. Simply stick it in the ground and hide the cable. Genius, and no mains wiring required. W , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 20, 2008

Firefly Jars from Brando

If you want something different in your home that has eco-friendly ideas to boot, check out these Brando Firefly Jars to set the mood in that direction. They are made of great looking small jars and powered by solar powered lamps. Its orange glow is something to behold and will certainly do more than just light up the room in a hurry. A non-USB product from Brando, and one that’s surprisingly cute? Good grief, I nearly fell off my keyboa , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 16, 2008

32.2 Watt Solar Panels for Outdoor Laptoping!

Do you need some serious 32.2 watts of sun power? Then, you need to get one of these foldable solar panels which are perfect for outdoor laptoping. Heck, you could probably even power a portable eletric BBQ device with it. (Then again, you’d probably better off gas for that…) Here’s a rugged 32.2 watt folding solar panels you can take with you on your next outdoor trip. Although we do not recommend being connected to the intern , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

DIY Solar Tree collects power during the day and emits light at night!

Get a couple of these DIY solar trees in your house and you might have a really great way to power your night lights for free.  (well, technically, you should pay god some money but oh well, he doesn’t accept cash so…) Collects and stores solar energy during the day, emits controlled pulses of light at night. Pulse frequency: 0.2Hz via make - ladyada - zedomax Arts and Entertainment, Electronics, god, LED, lighting, money, night-l , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 14, 2008

Solar Powered Laptop?

Although only a concept, there should be plenty of new solar powered laptops available by the next 1-2 years. via laptoppimp computers, Electronics, Gadgets, laptop, powered laptops, Science and Technology, Solar Power , , , , , , ... More

June 12, 2008

The solar shower

What can you do when you are stranded at one end of the music festival camping area, while the shower blocks are at the other end and thousands of tents are in between, it is just a nightmare? But this can really happen and being dirty is just so un-cool these days. Of course it does not have to be used at a music festival, these solar showers which cost around $10, can be used virtually anywhere. It is so simple to get some free hot water, all , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More