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Articles in the ‘Alternative Energy’ Category

Solar Outdoor Pool Heater

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on March 16th, 2010

Solar Pool Heater

The Solar Pool Heater by Hammacher Schlemmer is a simple device to heat the water of an above ground pool without incurring any energy bill costs.

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Solar Powered Desk Fan By Solar Technology

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on March 8th, 2010

Solar Powered Perspex Desk Fan by Solar Technology

This Solar Powered Desk Fan made by Solar Technology has been crafted from perspex. The fan takes advantage of even a small amount of light from a desk lamp to turn its blades and keep you cool.

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Bicycle Powered Generator Concept

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on March 5th, 2010

Bicycle Powered Generator Concept

This Bicycle Powered Generator is a concept design by the designer Elizabeth Joy Wong for a way of converting kinetic energy into electrical energy for everyday use.

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Solar Powered Window Alarm By Smart Solar

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on March 4th, 2010

Solar Powered Window Alarm By Smart Solar

This Solar Powered Window Alarm by Smart Solar is an easy to install system to add extra security to your home without incurring any long term running costs.

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Solar Powered Clip Watch Concept

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on March 2nd, 2010

Solar Powered Button Watch Concept

The Solar Powered Clip Watch is a concept design by Mac Funamizu. The clip watch is meant to look like a button to help it not look out of place on any outer garment or bag. The time is displayed on the screen briefly once the screen has been pressed.

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Solar Powered Racer By Science Time

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on March 1st, 2010

Solar Powered Racer By Science Time

This Solar Powered Racer is a great way to educate children through play. It effectively demonstrates the abilities of solar panels in converting sunlight into electrical energy, this energy is then used to power a motor which causes the racer to race along. The Racer then shows a child how sunlight can be turned into movement.

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Solar Powered Bicycle Odometer

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on February 25th, 2010

Solar Powered Bicycle LCD Computer Odometer Speedometer

This Solar Powered Bicycle Odometer features 11 different function settings allowing you to keep track of everything from current speed to fastest speed, the distance of the trip to the calories burnt on the trip. Powered by a small solar panel the odometer will last throughout any length of trip.

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Eolic – Foldable Wind Powered Generator

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on February 24th, 2010

Eolic Foldable Wind Powered Generator

The Eolic is a wind powered generator that has been designed to be easily transported to and used in areas that do not have a steady supply of electrcity. It achieves this by being constructed to be folded up into a small and relativly lightweight bundle.

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Lucet Lamp – Window-Mounted Solar Light Concept

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on February 23rd, 2010

Lucet Lamp Concept Solar Light

The Lucet is the name given to this solar powered indoor light design. The light comprises three LED lights surrounding one battery charging area that has a solar panel on the back. The device can then be placed onto windows to charge from the sunlight during the day and illuminate the room at night. The concept is similar to the Spider Solar-Powered Light by Powerplus.

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Lightcap300 – Solar Powered Lantern and Water Bottle

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on February 19th, 2010

Lightcap300 Solar Powered Lantern and Water Bottle

The Lightcap 300 combines a water bottle with a solar powered LED light. This portable device allows you to store liquids within it, or seal away documents and other such items in a watertight container, while still being able to be used as a powerful light.

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