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Energy Curtain – Providing Shade and Light

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on September 16th, 2009

Energy Curtain - Lit Up

The Energy Curtain is a novel and attractive alternative for a window blind. Using special solar-energy collecting cells on the outer side of the blind, the blind stores up energy during the day. Then at night, you can have the blinds glowing to provide you with free lighting. However, the blinds do need to be down during the day time in order to charge up. (more…)

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Solar-Powered Garden Fairy Lights

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on September 14th, 2009

Solar Fairy Lights around Chair

The nights are starting to draw in, but its still very pleasant outside. To combat the lack of light, having Solar-Powered Garden Fairy Lights can really give a garden a fantastic look without needing to worry about expensive electricians or huge energy bills. Using nothing but the sun’s energy, you can add a touch of style to the garden as well as giving yourself some extra light. (more…)

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Eternaleds HydraLux 4W LED Light Bulb

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on August 24th, 2009

Eternaleds HydraLux 4W LED Light Bulb

The Eternaleds HydraLux-4 is a fresh innovation in the area of lighting, since it’s a 4W LED bulb that produces the equivalent light of a 25W incandescent A-Shape bulb. The bulb is designed to last 35x longer than conventional incandescent bulbs (so 35,000 hours), saving approximately $157.00 over lifetime in bulb and electricity costs. (more…)

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Lighting for your Swimming Pool powered by water

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on December 17th, 2008

Mini Turbine Powered EcoLight

If you’re lucky enough to have your own swimming pool, then you’ll have some pool lighting. These clever EcoLights, designed by Lysandre Follet are powered by a built-in turbine that powers the bright LEDs. This means you don’t need to worry about installing electricity in and around your pool. (more…)

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Solar Powered Patio Lighting – LED Umbrella Light

By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on December 2nd, 2008

Chinavasion have released a solar powered LED lighting unit for your outdoor umbrella. The batteries in the light unit charge during the day, and at night you can switch on the LED lighting to illuminate underneath your existing patio umbrella. (more…)

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