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Solar Ibex Cooker Boils and Bakes Using the Sun’s Rays

The Solar Ibex is a high-performance, outdoor, user friendly solar cooker with an auto-tracking sun ray concentrator. It allows for adjustable cooking times and can heat up to 300 degrees Celsius, which makes it a great off-grid solution for your cooking, boiling, and baking needs. Foldable, lightweight, and powered by renewable energy, the Ibex is [...] The Solar Ibex is a high-performance, outdoor, user friendly solar cooker with an auto-tracking sun ray concentrator. It allows for adjustab...

Solar Flashlight Splits Apart to Transform Into a Lamp

Most people have a flashlight sitting in a drawer somewhere for use in an emergency… but wouldn’t it be cool if it could serve another purpose instead of standing idly by? Well that’s exactly what this transforming flashlight by designer Jia Dai does — it split opens to become a lamp! The only foreseeable problem [...] Most people have a flashlight sitting in a drawer somewhere for use in an emergency… but wouldn’t it be cool if it could serve another purpose instead of standing idly by? Well...

Turner Solar Powered LED Lamps are an Elegant Lighting Solution

The Turner Lamp is a simple, elegant LED light that is powered by the sun. During the day, turn the lantern upside-down so it can soak up the sun’s rays. In the evening, turn the lantern back and it will light up with a warm and cozy glow. The wind will never blow the Turner [...] The Turner Lamp is a simple, elegant LED light that is powered by the sun. During the day, turn the lantern upside-down so it can soak up the sun’s rays. In the evening, turn the lantern back and it will light up wi...

Primate’s Progress: a Chuggy Solar-Powered Lawn Mower

We’ve seen several solar-powered lawn mowers lately, and they’re generally high-tech, super space-cadety looking things. That’s part of why the Primate’s Progress mower tickles our bits. It’s a cute little solar-powered mower buggy created by artists Marguerite Karhl and Paul Ruff. But besides the bright colors and rounded corners, what’s exciting about this puttery thing [...] We’ve seen several solar-powered lawn mowers lately, and they’re generally high-tech, super space-cadety looking thi...

Soji Solar Lantern is Perfect for Lighting Up Summer Parties

Looking for a way to illuminate your next summer fete? Well these beautiful Soji solar lanterns will have you saying “I see the light.” These high style lanterns get their juice from the sun and are a steal for sustainable lighting at only $34.99 each. Plus, their wavy, modern motifs will add just the right [...] Looking for a way to illuminate your next summer fete? Well these beautiful Soji solar lanterns will have you saying “I see the light.” These high style lanterns get their juice from...

Virginia Tech’s Lumenhaus Wins the 2010 Europe Solar Decathlon!

Read the rest of Virginia Tech’s Lumenhaus Wins the 2010 Europe Solar Decathlon!http://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Architecture, eco design, Green Building, green design, lumenhaus, madrid, Solar Decathlon, solar decathlon 2010, solar decathlon europe, solar decathlon winner, SOLAR HOMES, Solar Power, solar powered homes, Sustainable Bu...

Spray-On Solar Cells Come One Step Closer to Reality

Ever think about how amazing it would be if tech as complex as solar cells could be simply sprayed onto a surface? A group of researchers found that a common organic semiconductor may make that situation a reality. Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently determined that poly(3-hexylthiopene), or P3HT, may [...] Ever think about how amazing it would be if tech as complex as solar cells could be simply sprayed onto a surface? A group of researchers fou...

Spray-On Solar Cells Come One Step Closer to Reality

Ever think about how amazing it would be if tech as complex as solar cells could be simply sprayed onto a surface? A group of researchers found that a common organic semiconductor may make that situation a reality. Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently determined that poly(3-hexylthiopene), or P3HT, may [...]Ever think about how amazing it would be if tech as complex as solar cells could be simply sprayed onto a surface? A group of researchers foun...

Solar Plant Uses Photosynthesis to Charge Your Gadgets

Inhabitat reader Raven tells us about the Solar Plant – a flowerpot-shaped charger that uses photosynthesis to charge all of your portable electronic gadgets. This clever design from Ku Bon-Seop of South Korea features a set of solar panels that are mounted on the top of the charger. Just like real plants these panels convert CO2 [...]Inhabitat reader Raven tells us about the Solar Plant – a flowerpot-shaped charger that uses photosynthesis to charge all of your portable electronic gadgets. T...

Solar Surge iPod and iPhone Cases Are Now Available!

Just in time for sunny spring days, Novothink has announced that its hotly anticipated Solar Surge iPod and iPhone cases have hit the market and are available for sale! We’ve followed these sleek solar cases all the way from their concept renderings, and we’re excited to say that the potent photovoltaic chargers look even better [...]Just in time for sunny spring days, Novothink has announced that its hotly anticipated Solar Surge iPod and iPhone cases have hit the market and are available fo...

Start-Up Makes Solar Cells Cheap Enough to Compete with Fossil Fuels

The most efficient solar tech on the market today is the silicon solar cell. There’s just one drawback–implementing the tech costs up to $4 per watt, almost four times the cost of fossil fuel-derived electricity. Luckily, an innovative new production process could completely revolutionize the solar industry. 1366 Technologies says it can reduce silicon cell [...] The most efficient solar tech on the market today is the silicon solar cell. There’s just one drawback–implementing the tech costs ...

IllumiCharger Adds Solar USB Charging to Any Wall

Solar power doesn’t get more plug-and-play than the IllumiCharger, a wall-mounted charger that soaks up ambient light within your home to provide grid-free energy for any USB gadget. Designed by Greenwaves, the conceptual gizmo features a shell made from recycled and corn-based plastic, waste-free packaging, and is one of 18 finalists in this year’s Greener [...]Solar power doesn’t get more plug-and-play than the IllumiCharger, a wall-mounted charger that soaks up ambient light within your ho...

Zegna Sport’s Ecotech Solar Jacket Made From Recycled Plastic

With fall here and winter on the horizon we’re bundling up for brisk weather, and fortunately Zegna is heating things up with their brand new solar-powered Ecotech Jacket. This sharp technical shell is constructed almost entirely from recycled plastic, and it features a set of photovoltaic panels capable of charging your ipod, cell, or even [...] With fall here and winter on the horizon we’re bundling up for brisk weather, and fortunately Zegna is heating things up with their brand new solar-...

LG Unveils Solar Powered E-Book Reader

If we were stuck on a desert island with only one book, this recently unveiled solar e-book would be at the top of our list! Designed by LG Display, the sleek reader features a wafer-fin photovoltaic cell that provides it with a steady stream of solar energy. Whereas most e-books run the risk of losing [...] If we were stuck on a desert island with only one book, this recently unveiled solar e-book would be at the top of our list! Designed by LG Display, the sleek reader features a wafer-fin ...

National Solar Homes Tour Kicks Off This Weekend!

If you’re looking for something to do this Saturday, may we suggest checking out the amazing Solar Homes Tour, which will be happening this weekend in many cities around the country? The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is hosting their 14th Annual National Solar Tour, which is said to be the world’s largest grassroots solar [...] If you’re looking for something to do this Saturday, may we suggest checking out the amazing Solar Homes Tour, which will be happening this weekend in many citi...