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Veranda Solar Cells provide Free Solar Power for Apartments!

max — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:15:37 +0000

Here’s a really cool solar cell device that will latch and hang from your apartment’s window and give you some free solar power. Great idea indeed but I hope the latching system is secure enough so it doesn’t fall on bystanders’ head and you know what that means, lawsuits and no more solar cells hanging off buildings.

It’s called Veranda Solar, and it promises to eventually provide solar energy to apartment and condo dwellers by hanging attractive solar panels out windows and balconies. About the size of a DirecTV dish, these Veranda solar panels hope to at least supplement the energy used by an apartment thereby lowering energy costs and helping with demand. They promise to be easy to install with a snap together design, as well as a “plug and play” setup. But to date, there isn’t any data on how effective or efficient these small solar panels will be as they’re still in development. But if they can get the idea going, it could really help those who can’t afford a solar investment in the multi thousands but who still want to do their part if getting more green.

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More Fun Gadgets Roundabout!

max — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:39:48 +0000

Here’s today’s fun gadgets roundabout from the Sleep Revolution blog:

Now you can graffiti walls without actually doing so using UV tech. Also, you can get the Rubik’s Cube lamp for your bedroom, it will look really cool. And you might need the multimedia chair for ultimate gaming.

The wedge alarm is a really good idea to protect against snooping intruders. Why didn’t Thomas Edison think of the hand-controlled bulbs?

Concrete block humidifier for those of you living in dry environment.

Having a bad hair day, check this out.

Finally but not least, if everyone household in the world had these solar blinds versus regular ones, that’d be some awesome recycling of solar energy!

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Science DIY – How to Make a Simple Hydrogen Generator!

max — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:13:10 +0000

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Here’s a good video on how to make your own simple hydrogen generator. This might be a great auto project for you to tinker with.

Green Power Science has made a simple DIY Hydrogen Generator. The thought was that it would be run from the alternator in your car and the Hydrogen would be pumped into the engine for combustion. I am no expert but I think the energy used to create the gas would be much greater than the energy that would be produced when burning the gas. What would be interesting though is to have a large scale hydrogen generator in your garage running from solar energy and a means of using it in your car.

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DIY Chinese Solar-powered Car gets 90+ Miles on a 30-hour Charge!

max — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:52:22 +0000

We’ve all heard of what some Chinese people can do such as the DIY Helicopter and DIY Submarine. Well, here’s comes another cool innovation, a Solar Powered car that does 90+ miles on a single 30 hour charge.

Of course, if there’s sun while you drive, that’s additional miles to add.

Now, let me ask GM, Toyota, and Honda, where are your “Chinese” solar-powered” cars?

This is impressive, more impressive than any hybrid cars I have seen.

this solar-powered car built by China’s Zhejiang 001 Group is pretty impressive in its own right, both for its price (just $5,560), and it’s efficiency. That latter bit is a result of some rather un-integrated solar panels, which absorb 95% of the solar energy they take in and convert it to electricity at between 14 and 17% efficiency, which is actually pretty impressive as far as solar panels go. According to the company, that should let you travel about 150 kilometers on a 30-hour charge, though you’ll only be able to go five kilometers on a one-hour charge.

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DIY Chinese Solar-powered Car gets 90+ Miles on a 30-hour Charge!

Solar Powered Golf Cart!

max — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:06:05 +0000

I wonder why golf cart manufacturers never thought of a sustainable solar powered golf cart like this in the first place. The great thing about these solar carts is that they will re-charge themselves most likely during the round of golf so you never really have to re-charge them via a wall-plug.

The Solar Powered Golf Cart.
This is the electric golf cart that has an array of 72 photovoltaic cells built into the roof that collect solar energy, providing up to 33% more range between recharges than non-solar electric golf carts. The carts 160-watt array produces up to three amps per hour for its 48-volt rechargeable battery system, providing a range of up to 49 milesapproximately 10 rounds of golfbefore requiring a full recharge (overnight via its 6′ long AC adapter; 15 hours via its solar array). The array also extends the life of the battery system by 60% more than other electric golf carts. Its 5 1/2-hp electric motor and 19-spline rear axle provides a maximum speed of 24 MPH and is powerful enough to enable the cart to climb a 28° incline when fully l oaded with two passengers and golf bags, supporting up to 755 lbs.

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MIT Students Develop Solar Dish Capable of 1000X Sun Power!

max — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:47:49 +0000

Here’s a cool solar dish that is capable of “vaporizing” water the second you hit the apex of its dish. The MIT students have already formed a corporation, there’s no telling when this will be available for homes and offices.

The results are staggering — the completed mirror focuses enough solar energy at its focal point to melt solid steel. The energy of typical sunlight is concentrated by a factor of 1,000. This was showcased during a demonstration, in which a team member held up a board, which instantly and violently combusted, when brought within range of the focal point.

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MIT Students Develop Solar Dish Capable of 1000X Sun Power!

Solar Tree Collects energy during the Day and Poops it back at Night!

max — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:18:21 +0000

Here’s an interesting solar tree that collects energy during the day and emits pulses of lights at night.

Collects and stores solar energy during the day, emits controlled pulses of light at night. Pulse frequency: 0.2Hz

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Solar Tree Collects energy during the Day and Poops it back at Night!

More Mosquito Repelling Ultrasonic Digital Watches!

max — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:42:12 +0000

Don’t like the style of the mosquito repelling ultrasonic watch? You can try this one from Amazon too at about the same price.

Specs:

Utilizes ultrasonic frequency. Odorless mosquitoes repellent.
Safe. No chemicals. No harm to humans or other animals
Avoid mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus (WNV), yellow fever and dengue
Range: up to 15 feet radius. Dual power: 3V Lithium cell and solar energy. 30 meters water resistant
Backlight. 12/24 hour mode. Digital chronograph. Daily alarm. Hourly time signal. Calendar

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Mosquito Repelling Ultrasonic Watch!

max — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:38:30 +0000

As the weather gets hotter and hotter, you will see more bugs trying to live off your blood.

You can protect yourself by getting one of these mosquito repelling ultrasonic watches for about $37, not a bad investment if you are going to be outdoors this summer.

Specs:

Utilizes ultrasonic frequency
Odorless mosquitoes repellent
No chemicals
No harm to humans or other animals
Avoid mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus (WNV), yellow fever and dengue
Range: up to 15 feet radius
Dual power: 3V Lithium cell and solar energy
30 meters water resistant
12/24 hour mode
Digital chronograph
Daily alarm
Hourly time signal
Calendar
Backlight
Safe
Easy to use
Stylish
Compact

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Mosquito Repelling Ultrasonic Watch!

Solar Shade Veil for Schools!

max — Tue, 27 May 2008 06:24:33 +0000

Here’s a great idea for schools. It’s a solar shade veil that would generate power for the schools while providing shade for the students and teachers.

Why didn’t we think of this earlier like 10 years ago?

An Australian government funded initiative, the VEIL solar-shade is a future possibility for the integration of solar-energy harvesting technologies into a form that is pragmatic (providing shade & energy), evocative and educational.

The idea is very simple: instead of having simple canopies outside the school to protect the kids from the heat of the sun, with one small tweak they can be used for collecting sun’s energy at the same time. Adding solar cells on top and handles on the base that can rotate the canopy to get the most efficient orientation in relation to the sun, these canopies can provide at the same time shade and energy.

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