Solar Gadgets
August 9, 2010
Solar-Breeze 2.0 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Solar-Breeze 2.0 claims to be the planet's first robotic pool cleaner that gets its energy from the sun. The solar device can clean up dirt, pollen, suntan oil and other debris from the surface. Its software is advanced enough to keep the Solar-Breeze working to areas where it will receive the most rays and the excess power ensures it will run into the evening. Get yours for $499 at the link below.
(Thanks, Jennifer)
Via Solar-Breeze
July 26, 2010
Rheem Provides Solar Water Solutions
Rheem features SolPack active solar water heaters for both residential and commercial needs and can be combined with either a gas or electric system. It goes without saying that the energy efficient devices can save you some funding in the long run as well as a federal tax credit. Rheem promises that the heaters can provide up to 80% of your hot water, depending on where you live. Visit their site if you are thinking of going solar.
(Thanks, Danyell)
Via Rheem
July 2, 2010
Solar Swimming Pool Rings
These 5' Sun Rings float atop your swimming pool's surface and each one generates up to 21,000 BTUs during the day while reducing evaporation at night. Because each ring attaches by magnets, they can easily disconnect for various shaped pools.
Via Swimming Pool Rings
June 28, 2010
LG Solar Hybrid Air Conditioner
LG's new hybrid air conditioner uses solar energy to supplement its power supply. Producing 28,000 BTUs, the free-standing F-Q232LASS produces up to 70 watts of power per hour. The result is that it can reduce about 212kg of CO2 over a decade, the equivalent of growing about 800 pine trees.
Via Fareast Gizmos
June 16, 2010
EPRI Crawler Inspects Lines and Cables
This cable crawler, still in the prototype stage, was designed to move along power lines and seek out any problems or tree overgrowth. Designed by the Electric Power Research Institute, the 6 foot long robot is equipped with cameras and sensors. While it mainly runs on electricity from the wire it runs through, it has a back-up solar power system, which should come in handy when the bugger isn't easily accessible.
Via Technology Review
June 11, 2010
UFO Solar Balloon
Inflate this UFO Solar Balloon with air, attach a line and, if the sun is shining, will rise. The thermodynamic balloon is 10 feet long and 2 feet wide. It comes with a 60" tether and instructions.
Via UFO Solar Balloon
June 2, 2010
Infinit Solar Bags Fit Most Small Electronics
Infinit's new line of Solar Charging Bags combine an integrated solar panel and high-capacity internal battery. Only 3 - 4 hours of sun are needed to power up your smartphone, portable game system, GPS device, cellphone or iPod. For a limited time, they are including a free bike phone holder with every bag purchase. Each bag is available for £89.99, (~$130.00.)
Via Infinit
May 28, 2010
Eton Scorpion Solar Radio
The Eton Scorpion is a multi-use device for travelers, campers and those who fear the end of the world. It features an AM/FM digital radio with weather band, an 3 LED, USB phone charger, torch and bottle opener. Recharge by the sun now and, should doomsday arrive, you can hand crank. The Scorpion is splashproof, has a rugged exterior and an aluminum carabineer for attaching.
Via Eton
May 21, 2010
Solar Bluetooth Car Kit for Hands Free Calls
The IOGear Solar Bluetooth Car Kit will allow you to make hands-free calls and should appease all local laws and Oprah. A full charge provides between 11 and 13 hours of talk time with the added bonuses of echo cancellation and noise reduction. Usable for two phones at the same time, the kit comes with a windshield and visor mounting bracket.
Via IOGear Solar Bluetooth Car Kit
May 17, 2010
Hammacher Solar Speaker
Leave it to Hammacher Schlemmer to come up with almost anything. This time it is a Solar Speaker with a rechargeable lithium battery. Housed in an aluminum and rubberized body, it features two 5W full-range speakers, a headphone jack and input line. Three hours of charging provides an hour of use. At a size of 6 3/4 x 11 ¾ x 3 1/2", it works with most iPods, iPhones and MP3 players and can be plugged into AC on gloomy days. The solar speaker and its remote are available for $199.95.
Via Hammacher Schlemmer
May 14, 2010
ClimateWell Solar Air Conditioners
Eco-Kinetics has introduced ClimateWell Solar Air Conditioners that will certainly help you deal with the heat less monetarily this summer. Each unit produces 10 kW of power with only 10W of electricity. An LCD control panel acts as control. The company says that their ACs are good for housing, commercial buildings and industrial applications.
Via Eco-Kinetics
April 30, 2010
Ripe Radish Glows and Grows
Radishes may not be our favorite vegetables, but we are thinking that the bunnies that frequent our backyard may mistake them for the real thing. Designed by Arthur Xin, the "Ripe Radish" collects energy by day and glows red during the night. It also doubles as a flowerpot so that you can grow the real thing.
Via Yanko
April 26, 2010
Solar Lamp Blossoms
The Blossoming Garden Solar Light soaks up energy to bloom during the day and closes up at night. A solar panel located at the bottom charges the batteries that power up the LED lights and petals. At a height of 16 1/2", it comes in both pink or and white for $34.95 apiece.
Via The Green Head
April 2, 2010
Malaysian Students Build Solar Cookers
We think it is great that more students are getting involved in designing green gadgets to make others' lives simpler. Some of them from the Universiti Malaysia Sabah devised 10 solar power cookers made from recycled materials such as paper, cardboard and aluminum foil. One of them, the heat-trap box, is made of plywood with a glass panel that captures solar rays. The solar oven takes about 10 minutes to cook an egg but only a couple of minutes for prawns and cuttlefish.
Via The Star
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