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Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch – BL5250-02L

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:00:31 +0000

The Eco-Drive Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch is a beautiful timepiece for those who want a watch that is both excellent in looks and in its abilities. The watch uses solar energy to charge its internal batteries, ensuring you always have a working watch whenever you require it.

The Eco-Drive Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch has been created by Citizen, it is a solar powered watch with plenty of style. The watch has a sleek brown leather strap with white stitching and a buckle, helping it to be secure and comfortable on your wrist. The watch face is formed from a titanium case with a scratch resistant mineral crystal dial window.

The watch boasts a number of features, it has a 1/20 second chronograph that measures up to 60 minutes, 12/24 time, dual time, an alarm, a date indicator, and an inner calendar, which automatically adjusts to the proper date as well as leap years through the year 2100. The watch additionally has independent hour hand adjustment, this allows you to be able to change between time zones simply and precisely, it is also water resistant to 200 m (660 f). The watch uses solar power to charge its internal battery, it can use artificial light sources when required but less efficiently. The watch only takes 4 hours to fully charge on a bright sunny day, 12 on a day that’s overcast, however by using an incandescent light source it will take 43 hours to achieve a full charge.

The Eco-Drive Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch will operate from between 120 and 270 days from a single charge, due to its power saver function. The watch will warn you that it is on low power’ providing you with around 5 days notice, plenty of time to ensure it is exposed to some light. The man’s watch is an attractive timepiece that frees you from concerns over batteries running out, or from endlessly replacing them, perfect for those who need a watch they can rely on and for any eco conscious man.

The Citizen BL5250-02L Eco-Drive Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch is currently priced at $240.00 and includes free shipping.

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Eton Scorpion – Wind Up and Solar-Powered LED Torch and Radio

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:00:28 +0000

The Eton Scorpion is a multifunctional device best suited to those who like outdoors activities. The Scorpion combines an AM/FM radio and LED torch with a USB charger for your portable electronics within its robust splash proof exterior and even includes a bottle opener. The Scorpion can draw power either through its large solar panel or from you turning its wind up/crank handle.

The Eton Scorpion is a useful multipurpose device for anyone who likes to go camping, hiking, caravaning, or just likes the safety aspect of having such a device about. The device has a built in AM/FM radio to keep you informed of the latest news, weather reports or just so you have some music to hand. It features a LED flashlight to provide you with a light source that is ready for use at any time, be it to light your way or attract the attention of a rescue party.

The Scorpion is a robust device, covered in a rugged exterior skin to protect it from any knocks and bumps. The device is also splash proof to allow it to be safely used in the rain. The internal battery can be charged in two eco-friendly ways, by leaving it in a sunny spot with its large solar panel facing up it can charge from the sun or for cloudy days or for a more immediate effect its inbuilt crank/wind up handle can be used to provide energy.

This energy can be used not only to power the torch and the radio but also to charge any of your portable electronics through its USB port. This allows you to ensure your mobile phone is always in power in case of emergency, or that your camera always have enough charge to take pictures when you want them most. The Eton Scorpion is a great multifunctional tool to have around in a car or backpack and due to its use of eco-friendly energy sources you have both peace of mind that it will provide you with power when you need it most while not harming the environment.

The Eton Scorpion is yours for £49.99 with free delivery.

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Solar Powered Video Camcorder

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:00:06 +0000

The Solar Powered Camcorder allows you to capture events anywhere, safe in the knowledge that the battery can be recharged with ease. Great for use when recording outdoor events, the compact camcorder has a solar panel built-in to recharge its internal battery when required.

The Solar Powered Camcorder features a flip up solar panel, which doubles as a sunshade. The solar panel is able to provide roughly an additional 12 minutes of camcorder use for every hour it is exposed to the sun, helping to prolong the battery life. This ability allows you to take the camcorder with you anywhere, even to areas without mains electricity, because you can charge the internal battery through the solar panel during the day.

A rechargeable Li-ion internal battery is used to power the camcorder. It is able to provide up to 5 hours of operation from a 3 hour charge through an AC charger. To fully charge the battery by sunlight alone would take a couple of days of bright sunlight. The camcorder would then be ready to go when needed, as long as it received a long enough charge time before hand.

The Solar Powered Camcorder is able to provide HD video in 720 x 480 pixel resolution at 30 fps due to its 12 MP image sensor and 8x digital zoom. The data is stored as AVI files on an SD/SDHC memory card (not included) of up to 32 GB. The camcorder can additionally take JPG images at up to 4000 x 4000 resolution. The recorded data can be viewed on the 3 in (7.6 cm) LCD screen that is part of the device, the solar panel shields the screen from sunlight allowing you to see the screen clearly even on bright days. The images can be transferred to a computer via the included USB cable.

Source: Geeky Gadgets

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Solar Powered Aerial Cable Car Toy

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:00:03 +0000

This Solar Powered Aerial Cable Car Toy can help teach children about the benefits of solar power. The cable car toy is a fun working model to construct, allowing a world of fun and imagination once created.

The Solar Powered Aerial Cable Car Toy is supplied in kit form, this allows the child to get involved with it fully, enjoying creating the cable car before experiencing how effectively light energy is converted into electrical power which is used to allow the car to move back and forth along its cable. As the solar panel works best in bright sunlight, the cable car is best placed outside, great for those with sunny gardens and outdoor areas, secret messages can be passed back and forth via the car, or whatever else your child can imagine.

The Solar Powered Aerial Cable Car Toy is supplied with an illustrated assembly guide, taking you step by step through the car’s construction. To construct the kit you will require diagonal cutters, a screwdriver, and scissors. The cable car toy kit is suitable for 10+, this is due to the level of complexity in constructing the toy and due to the small parts.

The Solar Powered Aerial Cable Car Toy can help teach children the abilities of solar power, while helping them develop skills at technical precision. Once constructed, the cable car toy can help inspire your child’s imagination.

The Solar Powered Aerial Cable Car Toy makes a great gift for just $17.95, and includes free delivery.

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Sunflower – Solar Powered Lunchbox Concept

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:00:46 +0000

The Sunflower is a concept for lunchbox that would heat or chill your food and drink to whatever temperatures you desire. Using solar power the lunchbox would be able to achieve this in an eco-friendly way.

The Sunflower Lunchbox Concept has been created by Industrial designer Edita Barabas to help you eat your lunch at the temperature you desire without requiring energy hungry equipment. The lunchbox comprises of 3 food compartments and a compartment for a flask for liquids. Each compartment can be set to a different temperature, this allows you to have hot pasta in one section, cool salad in another without any issues.

The Sunflower Lunchbox Concept has a set of 4 petal shaped solar panels that can be collapsed down when not in use. These panels are what leads to the concept’s name, spreading out like a flower to capture than sun and, like any good sunflower, should be positioned towards the light. The electricity produced is stored in a battery, ready to be used at the push of a button. When the food compartments are closed, a circuit is created allowing the heating and cooling to occur. Once the segments are separated out the circuit is broken, allowing you to take out the food safely.

The Sunflower Lunchbox would allow you to be able to take food with you anywhere and be able to eat it at a suitable temperature. The lunchbox can be used outdoors or indoors, be it to supply you with a tasty lunch in the office or when out camping. By using solar power the lunchbox would provide you with an eco-friendly way of storing foods at correct temperatures.

Source: Yanko Design

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Ambient Solar Powered Wishing Well Water Feature

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:00:36 +0000

The Ambient Solar Powered Wishing Well Water Feature brings the sound of running water into your garden. The fully self-contained system adds a whimsical fantasy element to any garden while providing a source of running water for birds.

The Ambient Solar Powered Wishing Well Water Feature has a traditional fairytale style wishing well shape. The water from the body of the well is pumped up into the roof where it cascades down from the two buckets back into the well bottom The bottommost bucket features a cute artificial bird perched on the edge. The pump that keeps the water in motion is powered from a solar panel that has been built into the roof of the wishing well. The wishing well has been constructed from a wood and stone effect resin which is frost resistant and UV stabilised. The resin makes the device lightweight enough to be easily moved to other locations if desired.

This self-contained unit requires no water reservoir to be built underneath it, nor any complicated wiring. Simply position the wishing well in your outdoor area and add water and sunlight! Some thought must be given in placing the wishing well to ensure there is enough sunlight to power the pump. The movement and sound of the gently falling water should help sooth the spirit of anyone nearby while also providing a water source for any birds in the area.

Ambient Solar Powered Wishing Well Water Feature is yours for just £69.99 and includes free delivery.

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Power Predictor 2.0 – Solar and Wind Power Evaluation System

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:00:47 +0000

The Power Predictor 2.0 is a device that allows you to evaluate your homes potential for both solar and wind power. By installing the system you will receive data on the suitability of your site for these two forms of eco-friendly energy which can create a report on what systems you should consider installing and the potential savings from their use.

The Power Predictor 2.0 is a small unobtrusive instrument to collect data on your site’s suitability for renewable energy. The system has been created by Power Predictor to supply you with the information you require to choose a eco-friendly power generating system, helping you to lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. The system provides you with instruments to measure the amount of wind power and solar power that is available, they require mounting as high up as possible, in the place you intend to install either solar panels or a wind power generator. The data from these instruments is collected in the memory card, which is housed in a unit that should be placed somewhere that is easily accessible, it is connected to the instruments via a 5 m cable, though extensions can be brought for it.

The data collected in the SD memory card needs to be placed on your computer (a USB adapter for it is included), licensed software is available for you to download to either a PC or Mac that can read this data and free with your purchase. Data should be collected for at least 30 days, longer for a more accurate picture of your sites suitability. The software allows you to see quickly and clearly, showing what savings could be made and what the annual generation for the site would be. The system can let you know how much money you could potentially save by purchasing wind turbines or solar panels currently available on the market, allowing you to see what is the right investment for you.

The Power Predictor shows you clearly the renewable energy potential for your site or home. It can help you find the right system for you allowing you to reduce your carbon footprint and make savings on your energy bills. The Power Predictor 2.0 is yours for just £169.99 plus £4.50 for delivery.

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Solar Powered LED Paver Light By Solar Cynergy

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:00:45 +0000

These Solar Powered LED Paver Lights allow you to light up your outdoor areas without any concerns over long term running costs. These easy to install lights help to provide illumination at night which can be used to provide added safety by highlighting pathways and edges or to provide lighting of an outdoor feature.

The Solar Powered LED Paver Lights have been produced by Solar Cynergy to provide lighting solutions for outdoor areas that are robust, efficient and eco-friendly. Each light is a self contained unit, each has its own solar panel, capacitor, and LEDs to provide you with illumination automatically once dusk falls. Some thought must always be given in positioning a light to ensure it will receive adequate sunlight during the day to allow the solar panel to charge the capacitor.

Each light features a scratch-resistant polycarbonate resin surface that protects the light for any harm, once the light has been set into the ground it is capable of being driven over, allowing them to be perfect for use lighting a dark driveway. Each light is fully weather resistant and comes with a 10 year manufacturer warranty. The lights are available in 5 colours, blue, green, red, white and halogen white ( a warmer white colour), the lights are also available in square, circle and rectangle shapes.

The Solar Powered LED Paver Light provides your outdoor areas with eco-friendly powered illumination. The easy to install lights require no complicated wiring and will cause no long term running costs. Multiple lights can be brought to help light up outdoor areas such as pathway edges, decking areas, or driveway edges to provide added safety to you property, they can also be used to light up any garden feature to allow you to fully appreciate it even at night.

Source: Living Echo

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Philips Econova LED TV With Solar Powered Remote

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:00:13 +0000

The Econova is an eco-friendly LED TV created by Philips. The 42 in screen TV has a modern look due to the use of recycled aluminum in its construction. The TV uses only 40W when in eco mode and is able to use 0W when switched off. The TV is supplied with a solar powered TV remote, which can save you from ever needing to change the batteries.

The Econova TV has been designed by Philips to provide a TV that produces a quality image while using a fraction of the energy. The 42 in screen uses the latest LED technology to produce a vibrant clear picture while using up to 60% less energy than similar devices. The zero power switch allows you to be able to turn off the set without the worries of slow drain usually associated with TVs, when it is turned off its power consumption is 0W.

By using recycled materials in the creation of the TV, the eco-friendliness of the device is multiplied. Recycled aluminum is used wherever possible to produce a modern stylish look that does not cost the earth. This aluminum framework allows the TV to be durable, strong and light. Materials used in its construction have been chosen for their ability to also be easily recycled, helping to ensure that once it has come to the end of its purposeful life it will still maintain its eco-friendliness.

The Econova is supplied with a remote control with a difference, the control features a solar panel as part of its design. To keep your control charged it therefore requires placement in a sunny or brightly lit spot positioned so the solar panel is pointing up to the light. By using clean, eco-friendly energy to power the remote control, the Econova further shows its dedication to being as green a TV as possible.

The Econova provides the clarity, quality and performance of any top range TV and couples this with true green credentials. By using significantly less energy than many other TVs, being able to use 0W when turned off, using recycled materials, being able to be recycled and having a solar powered remote, the design of the Econova shows the dedication that went into creating a truly eco-friendly TV.

Source: Slash Gear

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PowerFLEX – Flexible Solar Panels For Rooftops

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:00:27 +0000

PowerFLEX is the name given to this range of flexible solar panels that are suitable for use on flat roofs anywhere. The technology that allows production of such thin, lightweight and flexible panels also allows solar panels to be incorporated into materials, to allow them to be part of items such as roofing tiles or similar. These flexible solar panels can help households reap the benefits of solar power with less of the instillation hassles.

PowerFLEX has been created by Global Solar to provide lightweight highly efficient solar panels that are suitable for any roof shape. Due to their thin and flexible design these solar panels do not require the bulky framework that is usually associated with adding solar panels to a roof, this also allows a greater coverage of a roof with solar paneling.

PowerFLEX is made from thin-film photovoltaic Copper Indium Gallium DiSelenide (CIGS) solar cells. This CIGS solar material is the key to producing highly efficient solar panels that are lightweight and flexible. It is this quality that allows the material to be installed with significantly less hassle than standard polycrystalline silicon panels that require racks. The PowerFLEX material can be quickly and easily rolled onto any flat roof, covering it entirely if required without needed the additional space racks can take up. The lightness also helps to allow them to be installed without the same compilations that can occur with the polycrystalline silicon panels. The material can also be build into items such as roof tiles to be incorporated into the construction of a property rather than only being something that is added on later.

PowerFLEX should help to make the instillation of solar panels to buildings a significantly easier process. Thought to cost a similar amount as the standard polycrystalline silicon panels, the flexible panels should be able to provide a better coverage of a roof and so provide a user with more electricity for their money. These efficient, thin and lightweight solar panels should help to simplify the process of converting to solar energy.

Source: Global Solar

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