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Solar Powered Christmas Lights

November 25th, 2009
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Even though winter isn’t generally known for sun, a beefy array of Christmas lights will always run up your electricity bill.  These solar powered lights might be a great alternative for those on a budget but not willing to cut out the holiday cheer.  However, the cost of this expensive item may really  outweigh the potential savings on your electric bill.  On sale now for $65 per 102 light strand.

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New Solar Bags From Mascotte Industrial Associates of Hong Kong

November 23rd, 2009
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With Solar Power being about the greenest energy around, it still takes way too long.  These new bags from Mascotte Industrial Associates of Hong Kong use DSSC (Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells) technology to effectively store and convert solar power so your can charge your gadgets on your own time.

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I really like the utilitarian approach to these bags but can’t help but think about the restless anxiety of waiting around for this bag to fully charge.  No word yet on pricing or availability but if your looking for a new bag anyway you may want to wait on these.

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Bags, Clothing, DSSC (Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells), Mascotte Industrial Associates of Hong Kong, Solar Power, Storage

Solar Cell Strap

October 29th, 2009
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Running out of power on your cell phone while having an important conversation really sucks, but thankfully there are impromptu add-ons like this cell phone strap from Strap-Ya that features a tiny solar cell which is capable of harnessing the power of the sun to charge your handset.

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Dell’s New Solar Parking Lot [Solar]

October 25th, 2009
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Think about how hot your car gets on a sunny day. Dell decided to harvest all that wasted energy by installing these solar panels in their parking lot. Now they’re keeping cars cool and putting that sunlight to good use.

The structure generates 130 kilowatts of solar power, enough to offset 145,000 lbs of greenhouse gas emissions annually. There are even charging terminals available for electric cars, but only two can be charged at a time. Seems like a pretty smart way to keep drivers comfortable and harvest some spare energy on the side.


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