The made by Tamiya allow you to see realistic movements of dragonfly wings up close. They come as a model kit to be constructed, to help educate about solar power through the fun of construction.
January 15, 2010January 12, 2010
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January 12, 2010January 7, 2010
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Frightened Grasshopper – Solar Powered Bug Toy
The is a little solar powered toy bug that moves around mimicking a real grasshopper. It is a life size model of a grasshopper that you construct yourself. Once built it will shiver or bounce around while under light.
January 11, 2010January 7, 2010
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Portable Solar Panel Battery Charger
The Portable Solar Panel Battery Charger has a robust clam shell design which houses a twin solar panel system that can charge many different commercial electronic products quickly. It provides a portable source of power for electronic goods that can be replenished anywhere there is sunlight.
January 8, 2010January 7, 2010
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Forest Guard – Forest Wildfire Detection System
A team of children from California have invented a system to help detect forest wildfires. By using CCTV images of forests and a team of volunteers watching the footage, the Forest Guard system hopes to spot fires in early stages while they are easier to control and put out.
December 31, 2009January 4, 2011
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Pifco’s Solar-Powered Path Strip Lights
The Solar-Powered Path Lights made by Pifco are a versatile lighting system. The lights come in packs of two which can be placed around the garden either on the ground or on walls.
December 29, 2009December 29, 2009
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Wooden Model Biplane With Solar-Powered Propeller
The is an example of the power that modern solar panels have. The Biplane comes in kit form to be constructed and features a working propeller that is powered by solar panels on the top of its wings.
December 21, 2009December 17, 2009
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Stingray Solar-Powered Pocket sized LED Torch
The is a compact, light and powerful LED torch. The double LED lights provide a bright output for this little torch. With a keychain built into the design the torch is easily attached to a keyring or bag to be with you when you need it.
December 17, 2009December 16, 2009
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Solar-Powered Star Shaped LED Lights
can illuminate any garden with their white LED lights. These weatherproof lights can be used to decorate many different garden elements like trees, bushes and archways, bringing light to shady spots as night falls.
December 16, 2009December 15, 2009
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Portable Motorless Solar Air Purifier
The is an easy to use portable device that cleans the air giving you a healthy, odor neutralised environment. By simply placing it near any window the Solar Air Purifier will clean the air silently using its high-efficiency photo-catalysis and active carbon filter to scrub the air of any smoke and smells.
November 6, 2009November 2, 2009
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Neuber Lightweight Solar Panel Bags
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.