I don't know about you, but I want off of the power grid. Would be nice to have total control of my own power and not have to worry about the cost or coal pollution. Some day I plan on powering my house from 80% solar and 20% wind. With…
About time! Logitech is coming out with a new wireless keyboard, the K750, which uses two solar panels to charge your batteries in normal office lighting. The Logitech K750 Solar Keyboard can run for three months on a full charge with no light. But under normal conditions you shouldn’t have…
This crazy looking little hybrid electric bycicle has some serious tech behind it and really scoots along. Read on for full details and video.
In an attempt to lower energy use and cool the NY area, a group of green types are painting New York roofs white. The white paint (hope it isn't too toxic) has been applied to 105 roofs so far (1,000,000 sqft), 395,000,000 sqft to go. If all 500 million sqft…
This story isn't fully gadget related, but Mark Boyle does rely on a few crafty gadgets to survive. For example, the handmade stove above which is made from large olive cans. He also used solar panels to charge his laptop. Long story short Mark Boyle decided to live without…
If/When we end up in a grid down or disaster situation which leaves us without power for cooking, a solar oven just seems to make sense. One of the best options out there, the Sun Oven seems like a logical choice to add to the list of options. It won't…
The Cri-Cri solar powered airplane is a single seater. It has a maximum flying time of 15 minutes which isn't entirely impressive, but hey this type of thing is still pretty new. Listed as the smallest electric airplane in the world, this solar plane might not be entirely practical. Can't…
When we first saw the Nokero Light Bulb we were intrigued as it happens to have a few of our favorite things, solar panels, LED's, and a rechargeable battery. We recently got our hands on the Nokero Solar Light Bulb and had the chance to put it through the paces.
Every night, there are millions of streetlights burning electricity to keep the urban jungles and roads safe. The technology for streetlamps hasn't changed much, when it gets dark they light up high intensity light bulbs that burn quite a bit of energy. Why aren't all streetlights off-grid? Why don't…
Pretty slick idea that is perfect for camping, third world countries, or backyard mood lighting. The Nokero Solar Light Bulb has four solar panels, a rechargeable (replaceable) battery, and five LED Lights. A typical day's charge should provide over two hours of light. 1 NOKERO BULB: $15.00ea + Shipping 3…