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Solar Powered Christmas Tree Path Lights

Sarah Fobes — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:16:54 +0000

We came across these solar powered lights while researching the best new solar lighting solutions, and realized that we needed to post about them in time for the holiday season. What a great way to welcome you or your guests home during the festive winter weeks! These fabulous little solar-powered lighted walkway trees will brighten the way to your front door and will make your yard the envy of your neighbors. The trees feature 15 white LED lights, and a 50″ long cord between each tree.

They are extremely eco-friendly, as they are powered by the light of the morning and afternoon sun, so they won’t be an extra burden on your electricity bill. The mini Christmas trees lights can wither flash or glow steadily. These decorations are very easy to install and setup, and they only requires one rechargeable AA battery, which comes with them.

Samsonite Solar Power Messenger Bag

Sarah Fobes — Sun, 08 May 2011 14:18:41 +0000

This Samsonite Solar Laptop Messenger is an awesome looking solar powered bag that can recharge the batteries of small electronic devices by exposing the bag to about four hours of direct sunlight. All the power you’ll need comes from the 12v adapter stored neatly and efficiently inside the front panel with an output of approximately 4.5 watts. This high tech bag is tough and durable as it is reinforced by the bag’s construction, which is comprised of 450 Denier recycled PET fabric.

NPower Solar Camping Kit

Sarah Fobes — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:48:38 +0000

Looking for a handy solar kit to take with you on trips? This NPower solar camping kit has been expertly designed for all your outdoor needs, including camping, boating, fishing trips, etc. It comes with an amorphous solar panel that works even in overcast or cloudy conditions, along with a battery that powers the two included LED lights, along with a USB port for small electronics – as long as the devices use no more than 5W. These LED lights will give you a safer alternative to propane lanterns and as such, they are ideal for dry areas. The included battery can also be charged with standard AC power.

Zegna Ecotech Solar Jacket

Sarah Fobes — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:51:03 +0000

We’re not just nerdy ninjas, we love fashion too! So we were pleasantly surprised to find this remarkably well-designed Zegna Ecotech Solar Jacket. It’s made from recycled plastic and the subtly placed solar panels on the upper sleeves juice up a heating device inside that keeps you warm..

The battery, which holds enough electricity to recharge a cell phone or iPod to full capacity takes 5 hours of sunlight and you can remove the solar cells in the evening so that no one can see that you are part robot.

The textile leads that distribute the solar power to the rest of the jacket can be washed along with the entire coat, which is a cool feature and the solar jacket comes with adapters for all the popular brands of communication devices.

Corporate Travel Solar Laptop Case

Sarah Fobes — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:25:38 +0000

V-Dimension has developed the Optical Corporate Travel Case, which utilizes patented light optimizing technology which allows you to conveniently charge your iPods, cell phones, iPhone and PDAs with high efficiency.

As business travelers become increasingly dependent on their cell phones, iPods, iPhone and PDA’s, the Optical travel case will give them the ability to easily keep these devices charged all day in the front pocket of their case.

Sundance Solar Hybrid Solar Cooking Oven

Sarah Fobes — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:56:27 +0000

Solar ovens are becoming more advanced every year, and Sundance Solar is a good example of how far this technology has come. This Hybrid Solar oven is easy to use and portable. The Tulsi-Hybrid operates in three different ways. You can point the Tulsi-Hybrid, towards the sun and adjust the back reflector panel to shine the suns sunlight into the ovens dark cooking chamber. No sun? Indoors> You can plug the power cord into any standard 110V outlet, inverter, or back up generator. Lastly, you can use both the solar and electric features in combination. The Tulsi-Hybrid will cycle itself on and off between electric and solar when there are cloudy conditions.

Sun Cook Solar Cooker

Sarah Fobes — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:46:26 +0000

The Sun Cook Solar oven/cooker is a solar cooker that cooks for 4 to 6 people by using solar energy. Whatever the food you want to cook, the Sun Cooker will be your best choice. Baking, stewing, roasting, boiling or sautéing, all except frying, can be made on this solar oven. You can even grill although without getting the usual grill marks on the food or the smoke’s taste on the food.

The major advantage is that because there isn’t a hot spot and the heat input is gentle a very homogeneous temperature is attained. This means that less water is needed, the food’s juices are conserved and that complex carbohydrates have enough time to break down.

Hot Pot Simple Solar Cooker

Sarah Fobes — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:42:21 +0000

This low-cost, high-performance solar oven can produce cooking temperatures within an hour in full sun and be used for up to six hours; perfect for baked goods or slow-cooking stews. The Hot Pot Simple Solar Cooker includes a 5.3 quart enameled steel pot. The aluminum reflector sides fold down for easy storage. The oven can reach temperatures up to 350-400 degrees.

Respected institutions such as Florida Solar Energy Center and Energy Laboratories, Inc. tested and refined the product’s design over a six-year period.

Solar Charger Vest

Sarah Fobes — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:25:31 +0000

The CVFR-S09 Solar Vest is designed for your comfort and convenience. It comes with big storage pockets for holding tools or camera equipment and includes a battery pack + cables and connectors for all of today’s popular portable electronics. The vest’s canvas is soft but durable and the stitching is second to none.

The vest’s 4 solar panels are laminated to be truly weatherproof, so you don’t have to change this vest just because the weather is bad. You can also detach the solar panels and place them in sunlight while you are working inside a cave or shaded terrain.

While you walk outside, the four solar panels on the back of the vest absorb solar energy and store it in a high-capacity battery located in the front left pocket. When your cell phone or other gadget needs power, just plug it into the battery and let it charge.

Solar Wireless Outdoor Security Camera

Sarah Fobes — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:55:28 +0000

Since we are always on the lookout for the best quality solar products, we wanted to show you this solar powered color wireless security camera. The security system will mount outside and transmit up to 300 feet to the receiver unit. Just plug your TV or VCR unit into the receiver to monitor your home. The built-in rechargeable battery in the camera unit is charged by the solar panel. The security camera includes motion sensor, microphone, wide-angle lens and it’s weatherproof housing can take all kinds of outdoor environments.