HyMini is a handheld universal charger, for those too cool for solar. The gadget starts charging at a minimum wind speed of 9 MPH and a maximum wind speed of 40 MPH. Speaking of MPH, I imagine this thing implodes at 41 MPH shooting Chinese plastic shards everywhere. Be careful. More [...]

Sure solar roof tiles are not exactly new… however SRS Energy has taken the solar roof tile to the next level. They have taken a smart approach to the reality of “what it takes” to get them installed, by making the tiles more contractor friendly. The tiles are delivered to the job [...]

Earth Friendly And Sun Powered Backpacks Behold a James Bond gone Hippy gadget! Reduce your energy footprint with these amazing backpacks and bags from Voltaic Systems. Voltaic’s bags are in fact mobile solar power generators. They come in different shapes and sizes ranging from Converter series which generates impressive 4 watts to Generator series [...]

Husqvarna announced a new hybrid solar lawnmower, and it looks pretty cool. It is very quiet and seems to work just like the robotic Roomba vacuum. It has a solar panel for charging in the sun, a docking station (for charging when there isn’t any sun), and a programming control panel. The [...]

For the super “alternative energy” folks who think solar panels and wind turbines are just too mainstream, there is the hamster powered generator. Your provide the hamster food… the hamster powers the lights.

Wow… Where do we go from here? A solar powered, bullet shaped, vibrator has made it to market from “Solar Sensations”. Considering the cost of batteries these days… $29.95 for the whole shebang is veritable bargain! This fun gadget holds a 2 hour charge from just one day in the sun, and [...]