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Solyndra solar panels generate more energy

By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, Oct 8th 2008 No Comments

solyndra solar cylinders Solar panels are a well known source of alternative energy. However, they are often discredited for not being very efficient, in that they do not convert as much energy as they could. However, these cylindrical solar panels made by Solyndra generate more energy.

And really it all is in the form. Apparently, the cylindrical shape makes it so more solar cells are in a more compact area. They are, in fact, curved into a glass tube. This increases energy output substantially, especially when compared to the output of a standard solar panel, which is typically flat.

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Sharp Solar-Powered 52-inch HDTV with LED-backlight

By Chris Davies on Monday, Oct 6th 2008 No Comments

Sharp have been demonstrating a solar-powered HDTV at CEATEC 2008, capable of operating solely from the power generated from sunlight. The 52-inch set uses an LED backlight and other energy-efficiency technology so as to reduce it’s power requirements to just 220kWh; coincidentally, that’s the same amount as the solar panel generates.

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Google and GE partner to push for ‘Smart Grid’ Electricity

By Chris Davies on Wednesday, Sep 17th 2008 No Comments

Google has announced a partnership with General Electric (GE) which will see the two companies cooperate on policy and technology solutions around electricity generation, transmission and distribution. The deal will see the development of a so-called “smart grid” that can prioritize energy efficiency, use of environmentally-friendly sources such as enhanced geothermal systems and support electric vehicles.

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Solar Powered Necktie is a stylish statement; clever charging station

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Aug 19th 2008 1 Comment

Researchers at Iowa State University came up with a pretty cool tie. But this is no ordinary tie. It’s a Solar Tie, that utilizes photovoltaic textiles in a unique and sensible way. After all, what better way to take advantage of the solar shell pattern than on ties, which are known for their checks and outrageous patterns? It’s just makes sense.

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IKEA to sell cheap solar panels, other eco-tech

By Brenda Stokes on Saturday, Aug 16th 2008 6 Comments

IKEA is known for their cheap furniture. And while their products may not be high-end, they get the job done. IKEA can afford to offer furniture so cheaply because they significantly cut costs by flat-packing their products which reduces shipping and storage prices. The only sacrifice is that you have to put the furniture together yourself.

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Nanoantenna Skin to provide next-gen PC cooling

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Aug 12th 2008 No Comments

If you’re looking for the next generation of PC cooling technology or consumer electronic recharging, you may only have to look so far as a group of researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory who have developed a flexible solar cell. This cell could be applied to all sorts of electronics to make recharging a snap and cooling devices a breeze.

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Magic Mushrooms to light your path

By Abby McVay on Friday, Jul 18th 2008 No Comments

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If you’re looking to make your yard look a bit more mystical, or attempting to make it look like that last time you were on all those mystery drugs then pick up a few of these “Magic Mushrooms”. That or you could just screw with your friends that have permanently fried their brain and pretend to not see them.

I have a couple of friends like that, when you invite them over it’s a bit like hiring a clown for a child’s party. They are there as the entertainment.

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The extremely affordable Solar Backpack

By Abby McVay on Tuesday, Jul 15th 2008 No Comments

Although we would all prefer to pick up an incredibly chic solar bag. One that manages to make the panel flow with the rest of the bag, however, budgets don’t always allow for that.

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The Solar Powered Sun Lounger

By Abby McVay on Thursday, Jul 10th 2008 No Comments

A solar powered sun lounger is one of those ideas that you feel like an idiot for not thinking up yourself. It just seems so obvious, it sits in the sun, you lounge in it. You quite obviously have gadgets, so why not charge them while slowly baking your skin to charred little bits.

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Brando’s eco friendly Firefly Lamp

By Abby McVay on Friday, Jun 20th 2008 1 Comment

Alright so Brando has a slight reputation for creating very odd and not always all that appealing gadgets. Many of them aren’t even all that practical, however, this cute little jar would be great for summertime on the deck.

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