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World's Largest Solar-Powered Boat Circumnavigates Globe



PlanetSolar's TÛRANOR is currently on its way to becoming the first solar-powered boat to circumnavigate the globe. Driven by a silent, pollution-free electrical engine that is powered exclusively by solar energy, the PlanetSolar team has two goals in mind. The first objective is to show that current technologies aimed at improving energy efficiency are reliable and effective. The second is… Continue

Added by Eugene on August 31, 2011 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments

Sun Flower - A Solar Energy Powered Streetlight



Danish product designers Michel Riss and Jens Rosbjerg have introduced ‘Sun Flower’ - a new sustainable street lighting system powered by solar energy inspired by the shape of sunflower.



Michel Riss and Jens Rosbjerg have incorporated photovoltaic panels into streetlamps, utilizing the location of the lamps, which are under the sun most of the time.



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Added by Anthony Walker on August 3, 2010 at 3:07am — No Comments

Sun Powered Home H.O.U.S.E designed by Nottingham University



The University of Nottingham in the UK has unveiled a sun-powered house, H.O.U.S.E. (House Optimizing the Use of Solar Energy), for the 2010 European Solar Decathlon, to be held from June 18-27, 2010 in Madrid, Spain.



The house features an L-shaped design. Designed for small families, the two-story prefabricated modular home can be integrated into a large housing development. The design plans emphasized on the acoustics and visual…

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Added by Anthony Walker on June 22, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Experience the Planets (10 total)

Venus, Vortex by Ed Lopez

Have you ever wondered what other planets in our solar system might look like? That was the question Greg Martin wants to answer. But instead of asking artists to create completely imaginary planets he wants to take a different approach. Instead, he wants artists to create scenes based on scientific fact or hypothesis. Each artist… Continue

Added by alice on August 3, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

Toyota Plants Solar Powered, Free Wi-Fi Flowers



I've always felt that companies who give people an "experience" are the ones that will touch the hearts and open the wallets of their consumers. Rather than slap on a giant billboard in Times Square, show us that you understand our needs, delight us with your creativity and ingenuity.



Toyota has done just that with their solar powered wi-fi stations. As…

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Added by alice on July 21, 2009 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

Because I Hate Being Without a Charger....

Sure it sucks when you run out of battery and don't have a charger, but it sucks even more when you have a charger and no outlet. Solio Classic Hybrid Charger may be the solution to both of these problems.



Solio is a compact and versatile device that stores power from both the sun or socket. A fully charged Solio will recharge the average phone up to two times its capacity, or give up to 15 hours of MP3 music. And because it generates free… Continue

Added by Annie on April 18, 2009 at 10:06am — 1 Comment

PhotonSynthesis by Vivien Muller

I think this solar panel bonsai tree is beautifully designed and as Annie says, it's Eco-fabulous!



Recharge your cellphone and camera with this universal & usb solar-cell tree charger. Thanks to 54 tiny photovoltaic panels this device will store energy in a battery during the day, allowing you to reload your stuff whenever you need. All wires are… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 1, 2008 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

Give Me Some Sun!: Solar Panels on the Prius

Toyota plans to install solar panels on some its next-generation Prius hybrid cars in 2009, becoming the first major automaker to use solar power for a vehicle, the Nikkei business daily reported on Monday. (Not completely confirmed.)



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Added by alice on July 8, 2008 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

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