Most solar powered security lights automatically switch on when motion is detected, however, the is a little different in that it is switched on and off via a keyfob remote control. The battery is charged up via the solar panel during the day, and a fully charged battery gives you around 3 hours of continuous...
Konarka Industries have partnered with German retailer Neuber to create lightweight Energy Sun-Bags, which are fitted with a 1.4W solar panel that can charge most portable gadgets that need a charging power supply up to 5V at 600mA. The Sun-Bags can charge the usual gadgets, such as MP3 players, cameras, phones, games consoles, etc.
The is an interesting clock as it uses both battery and solar power to work. During the day, the clock is powered using solar power gathered from it’s solar panel. At night, the clock glows blue due to the blue backlit display. Therefore the clock is designed to save energy by using as much solar...
The Solar-Powered Radio Headphones are perfect for people who love listening to the radio rather than listening to their MP3 player. I must admit, I much prefer radio as I enjoy the banter between the radio presenters just as much as a random choice of music. With this radio however, it’s charged via the solar-panel...
The reNEW Solar Battery Charger Pod is a funky variation of the tried and tested solar battery charger that looks a little like a photo frame. The charger itself is placed near a window or stuck to it directly using a suction cup. You place uncharged batteries in the top of the charger, and fully...
The Solar-Powered Clock by Vandasye was created as part of the Vienna Design Week Laboratory, where visitors could see all aspects of the process as a design was being realised. The clock has been designed for interior use, and therefore has a large solar-power to absorb as much light energy as possible.
I do like it when an innovative company comes with a cheap and useful gadget, such as the solar-powered lamp called the Kiran. The design was created by a company called d.light to create an affordable and safer alternative to the kerosene lamp.
LG has recently announced a prototype solar-powered eBook reader with a 6 inch ebook display panel and a 10cm square solar panel. Impressively, the solar cell measures just 0.7mm in thickness and weighs only 20 grams. This solar cell is created by using a glass or plastic substrate rather than using the more conventional (and...
We’ve all seen the rather bland solar-powered lights for the garden. Usually a black or silver post with a faint glowing LED light mounted at the top. If you fancy something that looks far more attractive, then the might be of interest. The lanterns have an internal battery that’s charged via the solar panel, giving...
Got loads of portable gadgets? Finding a charger for all of your devices can be hard work, as they all have different adapters, voltages and current ratings. However, the allows you to exploit the sun’s energy to charge all of your devices, since it features the adapters needed to charge pretty much all common portable...
