The race for energy efficient gadgets is really encouraging some smart innovation. The for example is an intelligently designed electric toaster that uses 30% less energy compared to ordinary toasters. By using an automatically closing lid, the toaster retains considerably more heat, resulting in faster cooking times and less energy being needed.
Tag: Energy Saving Gadgets
Energy Usage Tracking – The Energy Detective
The Energy Detective is an energy consumption monitoring eco gadget that joins a growing line of energy monitoring kits that are appearing on the market. However, where this kit really stands out is the option to have their own full-featured computer interface kit that gives you all kinds of statistics and monitoring information. Something missing...
Netgear Introduces Green Broadband Routers
Netgear is following D-link’s footsteps by releasing some eco-friendly gadgets, in this case networking routers. The WNR2000 Wireless Router and DGN2000 Wireless Router with built-in modem now feature convenient wireless on/off switches and EnergyStar rated power supplies to reduce energy costs. Additionally, the packaging is made from at least 80% recycled materials making it a...
Philips’ Energy Saving 42-inch Eco TV
Philips have recently announced its 42″ 1080p resolution flat panel Eco TV, loaded with energy saving features and designed with the environment in mind. Using eco friendly technology, the Eco TV uses around 75 Watts, compared to other flat screen TVs which consume around 100W+. Philips has eliminated any lead from the product, and has...
Gas Cooker Energy Saving Widget
Every so often you find a really useful green gadget that does a little bit to helping you save energy and money. This interesting little helps your gas cooker to burn gas more efficiently. At the heart of the device is a catalytic alloy disc that heats up to 100 degrees centigrade. When the widget...
Eco Resources: How to Make a Difference
We need to look after the environment, as the planet will not look after itself. However, sometimes it feels like we can’t look after ourselves! Meg Appleby at How to Make a Difference gives her perspectives and ideas on the little things you can do to be more environmentally friendly.
Cut Energy Bills with the Radiator Booster
The is an eco gadget that is installed above your radiator and uses small fans to circulate warm air away from the wall into the centre of your room. By moving warm air back into the room, the room warms up more quickly, meaning you don’t need your central heating on for so long and...
Solar-powered Fairy Lights
Solar power can be used for the essential things in life, such as replacing your primary electricity source. However, due to the small amounts of energy generated by solar cells, it makes sense to use them for the more novelty eco gadgets, such as these . On a 5 hour charge, these fairly lights can...
Aleutia E2 – 500MHz PC using just 8W of power
The Aleutia E2 is a fast little PC that uses just 8 Watts of power with a peak power usage around 15 Watts when used with external USB hard drives. To put it in context, it has roughly the same power consumption as an energy saving lightbulb. Many PCs and laptops draw around 300W and...