I’ve always loved wireless headphones and now, there is a new option for renewable energy-minded music lovers. Industrial designer Zhong-Fa Lie has created “Hexound,” (pictured above) – solar powered wireless headphones that are Bluetooth enabled. One of the newest solar gadgets, the concept design includes a headset covered with thin film photovoltaic (PV) panels that [...]
You want to install solar panels on your home or business, but where do you start? In addition to the growth in the number of solar manufacturers, new businesses are springing up to help you go solar without the headaches. When considering renewable energy options like solar panels, factors including the number of kilowatts, price, [...]
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2010 has been a great year for solar power! Among technological advancements, lower prices for solar panels and continued governmental incentives, this week news broke regarding an official record for a solar powered plane flight. Sure, there have been other solar powered plane flights this year (the Solar Impulse among the most notable). The Zephyr [...]
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Automobile manufacturer, Chevrolet, has been garnering positive headlines for itself recently! In addition to the release of the 2011 Chevy Volt (a plug-in electric hybrid car), it recently announced it will invest $40 million for advancement of clean energy over the next several years. More specifically, Chevrolet’s goal is to offset 8 million metric tons [...]
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The final pick of our top 5 solar gift ideas is this fun solar powered race car for your child. What we love about the solar powered race car is the fact you don’t need batteries, and you don’t need to plug it in. Forget about annoying lights and sounds, too. The toy moves right [...]
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If you are looking for solar gift ideas for the student or outdoorsperson in your life, consider a solar backpack. There are many models on the market these days, ranging in price from $99-399. The popular solar bags are fitted with thin film solar panels that absorb UV light while recharging portable devices that are [...]
Its day 3 of our top 5 solar gift ideas! Solar garden lights are growing in popularity due to their ease of installation, use and power-saving technology. There are many versions of landscaping lights that are now solar powered. Personally, I am not a fan of the black, plastic garden light stakes. Instead, I found [...]
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Second on our list of top 5 solar gift ideas for 2010 is the Solio Portable Charger. We originally reviewed this product in 2008, and it still fits the bill. In fact, in the past 2 years, more and more solar chargers have entered the market. There are even cell phones with tiny solar panels [...]
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Looking for solar gift ideas? We’re going to review 5 of the most interesting and affordable solar gifts here! Up first is the solar power house. Available at discovery.com for only $14.99, your kids can construct an eco-friendly toy house that actually runs on sunlight! Solar panels power an LED sign, the sound of the [...]
Ever wonder about the top three states in the U.S. with solar potential? If you guessed California, Florida and Arizona, you are only 1 for 3! Arizona State University’s School of Business recently named Arizona, Colorado and Georgia as the top three states with solar potential. In other words, people who live in these states [...]
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