Solar Lights
January 23, 2012
Solar Flashlight Holds 3 Year Charge
You would think that a Solar Flashlight would almost be an oxymoron, but this SolarLite holds a single charge for over 3 years. The 1W 2X LED has 11 years of burn time and 16 hours of light. Because this 2-pack comes fully charged, they can be kept in a drawer or glove compartment. The company promises that extreme temperatures will not affect operation and each 14 x 7 x 2" flashlight is both waterproof and floats.
Via Solar Flashlights
January 16, 2012
SolarKindle Wins CES 2012 Award
One of the standouts of the last week's CES 2012 was the SolarKindle, winner of the Innovation Award. SolarFocus' flexible leather e-book cover has a solar panel built into the cover and a built-in LED reading lamp that is good for up to 50 hours after a full charge. It also features a dual-charging USB/solar battery that, under normal sunlight, will produce about 3 months of Kindle 4 usage when unplugged. When on the go, one hour of sun produces 3 days of reading.
Via SolarKindle
December 25, 2011
Solar Menorah On Display At Woodstock, NY
While not strictly to tradition, (menorahs are used with fire as the source of light,) Woodstock, New York is once again making news as it becomes the home of the first solar menorah. Meant to raise awareness of Chanukah, Rabbi AB Itkin designed the candleholder from spare parts. It was on display in the city's Village Green for all eight nights where Rabbi Yitzchok Hecht declared, "the concept of taking the energy of the sun and using it to bring light into the darkness of night is a beautiful complement to the miracle and story of Chanukah."
(Thanks, Yaacov)
Via Lubavitch
November 14, 2011
Join the LuminAID Community Project
In the national scheme of things, one in 4 lacks electricity and, with the recent disasters, millions more are without a home. IndieLabs' LuminAID is an inflatable bag with solar-powered LED inside. After a 4-6 hour charge, the bag is inflated and switched on. Users get 4 hours of bright light or 6 on low. Pledge one for $25.00 and another will be sent to you as a thanks. Hit the link to contribute to the community project.
Via LuminAID
August 29, 2011
Outdoor Light With Motion Detector
Concept combines security while saving energy with its Solar Powered Outdoor Light. The SL-100 has 32 wide-angle LEDs with a 190 ft. range, can provide up to 10 hours of usage on a full charge and, best of all, has a built-in motion detector for auto-on and off with a user-defined timer setting. The light itself is 9 3/4 x 9 x 14 3/4" and it comes with a 13 1/2 x 7 1/4" solar panel and 4V rechargeable lead acid battery.
Via Outdoor Solar Lighting
August 22, 2011
Solar Bulb for Areas With No Electricity
Denver inventor Steve Katsaros has come up with a solar light bulb that he hopes will make a difference in third world countries. He also has a rather unique attitude towards the distribution of them. He has enlisted the aid of budding entrepreneurs that work in Kenya and Tanzania. Each receives a 'business in a box' that comes with 144 bulbs, displays and flyers. While most of his products have been sold to non-gov. organizations, he believes that in time a network of locals will work to make things easier on the distributors as well as the locals. Think of it as Mary Kay without the pink Caddy.
Via CNN
May 30, 2011
Solar Tulip Lights Up Spring
Fake out your neighbors with this three-pack of Eternal Tulips. In shades of yellow, red and purple, no tools are needed to set up these solar flowers that will soak up sunshine during the day and nicely glow at night. Stakes come with them for easy installation.
Via Solar Flowers
March 21, 2011
Gargoyle Keeps Its Eyes Wide Open
For secret Gargoyle fans (we know who you are,) there is now one that operates on solar power, combining the evil with the good. The faux stone statue guards your homestead silently by day and his eyes light up at night. The creature stands 10.5" high, has an on/off switch, is made of polyresin and comes with one rechargeable AA battery.
Via Gargoyles
October 25, 2010
Solar Lighting for Halloween
Save some energy this year as you get into the holidays. While all your neighbors are eating up kilowatt hours, you have Westinghouse's solar Pathway Lights costing you nothing. These weatherproof Halloween Ghosties come in a 3 piece set, soak up the sun all day, then automatically come on at dusk and light up your walkway all night while changing colors for a bit of extra charm.
While you are at it, add a string of orange Solar Lights to your walkway, railing, doorway or bush that you can probably keep up until there is nothing left to the turkey besides the wishbone. And while the waterproof Solar Pumpkin will not freak anyone out, he will certainly keep him/her from tripping over other things that go bump in the night.
Via Outdoor Solar Lighting
October 18, 2010
Solar Rock Serves as Outdoor Nightlight
This Solar Rock nestles into your garden or walkway and brightens up your path at night. The wireless rock emits soft lighting and its built-in sensor means it automatically comes at dusk and shuts itself off at dawn. Four LED bulbs and 2 AA Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries come with it.
Via Solar Rock
July 7, 2010
Hiking Solar Gnome Leads the Way
What could be better than adding a Garden Gnome to your yard? How about one that also sports a solar mushroom lamp for weary travelers, stray pets or nosy neighbors. Standing 10" tall, the figure is made of painted resin. He will catch rays during the day and emit a soft yellow light at night.
Via Solar Gnomes
June 4, 2010
Zoobox Owl Reads by Solar Lit Book
The Zoobox Reading Owl will hang on your front stoop or garden, store power during the day and his book will light up the night. Made of resin, the 7 x 5 x 12" statue has a handy on/off switch.
Via Zoobox
May 12, 2010
Light Up Your Darkness With Solar LED
For all those dark places, the Smart Solar LED lights up keyholes, entrances and handles. Three interchangeable covers (white, brass or chrome,) are easy to mount with adhesive pads or screw holes. One button push gives a light that lasts 10 seconds then automatically switches off. A fully charged battery (powered by a low light level solar panel) can withstand ~720 operations.
Via Smart Solar LED
May 5, 2010
Green Tech Book Includes Solar OLED
Those who invest in the book "Gruen Produzieren" ("Green Production Technologies") will receive an added bonus, an OLED, powered by a solar cell. The book itself, edited by the German Engineering Association in cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, is a sort of who's who of Germany's green leaders combined with projects going on at research centers.
Via cnet
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