Posts Tagged ‘Solar Power’

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Community Solar Gardens Idea Floated As Bill In U.S. Senate

A bill proposed by U.S. Senator Mark Udall would allow homeowners and renters alike to receive tax credit for arrays of solar panels located not on an individual’s property, but on a communal location.

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Solar Roadways Proposes Special Roads Powered By Solar Energy

Solar Roadways looks to make ice roadways, aimless wandering, and traffic management a thing of the past with its solar-powered roadways.

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Sanyo Showcases New Japanese Solar Power Electric Bike Lots

Sanyo has unveiled in Japan two bike lots which contain solar panels and a lithium ion battery system where one could come and make use of a fully charged electric bike.

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Federal Online Tool Lets One View Where Solar Projects Are Installed

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has formally announced the Open PV Project, an interactive online tool which lets one explore and contribute to local and national trends in solar project installs.

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Tiny Glucowizard Diabetes Monitor Uses Solar Energy For Power

The Glucowizzard, a rice-sized glucose monitoring device created by Biorasis, monitors a user’s glucose levels and is powered by solar energy.

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Solar Surge iPhone Case Combines Protection, Solar Power

The new Solar Surge hybrid case charger from Novothink, for the iPhone and iPod touch, brings together hard shell protection design and innovative, solar powered smart charging technology.

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Mowing Your Grass Goes Solar With Sun Powered Lawnmower Idea

A new conceptual solar electric mower designed by Studio Volpi features a rechargeable battery to be charged before use, while sunlight powers the mower during operation.

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SolarFold and SolarFan Portable Solar Chargers Give You To Go Juice

Offered by AmbienTech, the SolarFold and SolarFan solar devices are light, durable, and offer 2W of charging via USB connectivity, perfect for squeezing a bit of juice into portables.

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SolAir Solar/Wind Energy Combo Device Targeted At Homes

DyoCore Smart Solutions’ versatile SolAir is a two-in-one solar- and wind-energy device made from recyclable materials and able to be installed almost anywhere on one’s home.

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LoftFloat Turns Houseboats Into Solar Powered Sustainable Living

Magma Design’s LoftFloat houseboat combines a compact yet comfortable living space with the serene flotation capability of a boat. Used in Barcelona, LoftFloats are entirely solar-powered and feature a bedroom, kitchen, living room, restroom, and a deck.