Search Results for: solar power

Solar-powered ‘Energy Bucket’ collects sunshine

J. Frank Wilson on Oct 10, 2007

Wouldn’t it be great if you could store just a little bit of sunlight for a rainy day? That’s what designer Stefano Merlo thougt, and …

J. Frank Wilson on May 14, 2008

Solar power is taking the world by storm, and these days its easy to find solar powered chargers, solar powered lights and solar powered laptop bags. …

J. Frank Wilson on Nov 26, 2022

This solar powered bird feeder is the perfect choice for any outdoor space throughout the year

J. Frank Wilson on Nov 8, 2021 (Updated: Sep 18, 2022)

Although it is impossible to accurately predict population power requirements, one thing is for sure — the energy needs for our cities of the future …

J. Frank Wilson on Aug 29, 2008 (Updated: Dec 18, 2016)

Recharge your cellphone, iPod, iPhone and camera with this USB solar powered bonsai tree by French designer Vivien Muller. Thanks to 54 tiny …

J. Frank Wilson on Apr 30, 2007 (Updated: Nov 21, 2019)

Looking for ways to save money on your electric bill? Thankfully, the energy emitted from the Sun is still free (for now anyway). The Soldius 1 Solar …

J. Frank Wilson on May 22, 2019 (Updated: Sep 18, 2022)

From blackouts to campouts, there are a lot of reasons to own a generator. For this article, we took a look at some of the best quiet generator …

Dave Brown on Jun 20, 2007 (Updated: Dec 6, 2023)

Google announced a commitment to solar energy production and launched the largest solar panel installation to date on a corporate campus in the United …

J. Frank Wilson on Jun 5, 2006 (Updated: Jun 16, 2014)

Need to take your iPod places without a power source? Maybe you need a Solio iPod Charger. This fan-blade solar charger allows your iPod to soak up …

J. Frank Wilson on Aug 27, 2008 (Updated: May 2, 2020)

This guide aims to give some pointers to help you prepare your home for the next power outage and to help keep you and your family safe during the …

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 10, 2008 (Updated: Oct 2, 2019)

Konarka Technologies just debuted printable solar cells that use a common inkjet printing process to manufacture paper-thin photovoltaic solar cells.

J. Frank Wilson on Nov 2, 2017 (Updated: Jun 16, 2020)

Looking for a fun and affordable gift? The Solarbotics Perpetual Motion Marble Kit is fun to watch, easy to build and very affordably priced at under …

J. Frank Wilson on Sep 8, 2008 (Updated: Jun 12, 2018)

State regulators in Colorado have given the green light to plans by Xcel Energy to shut down two coal-powered energy plants in the state, and build …

J. Frank Wilson on Nov 23, 2004 (Updated: May 14, 2018)

Runners, outdoor enthusiasts, and travelers will love the Solio solar-powered electronics charger. Now, you can charge anywhere you can find sunlight!