Solar Paving Stone (Solar Brick)
Posted by osman in Energy on 21. Aug, 2009 | 0 Comments
Solar Powered Lighted Paving Stone. Three brilliant bright white LEDs provide a deep, even light across the surface of the brick. Our Solar pavers store solar energy in a high tech capacitor that is rated for 10 years; there is no battery ever to replace!
Hybrid Squared: Ingenious Energy-Generating Bike Rental System
Posted by osman in Energy on 16. Aug, 2009 | 0 Comments
Designer Chiyu Chen has conceived of an ingenious transit system that encourages the use of sustainable transportation by crediting people for renting and riding bicycles. His Hybrid2 system consists of a fleet of rentable bicycles that are capable of generating and storing kinetic energy, which is then used to power the city’s hybrid electric [...]
Vertical Park: Stackable Solar Skyscraper for Mexico City
Posted by osman in Energy on 16. Aug, 2009 | 0 Comments
In the ever-expanding metropolis of Mexico City, green space is hard to come by. An estimated population of 22 million inhabitants bears an impressive weight on the Valley of Mexico and, in recent years, architects and urbanists have been examining solutions to combat the thickening smog. This stunning Vertical Park by Jorge Hernandez de [...]
Sharp鈥檚 Earthquake Detecting Solar Streetlights
Posted by osman in Energy on 16. Aug, 2009 | 0 Comments
Although not as aesthetically pleasing as those bio-mimicking Leaf lamps, these solar streetlights not only provide ample nighttime lighting, but also offer assistance in the event of a major earthquake. Sharp’s streetlamps charge during the day and light up the night with their powerful and energy-efficient high-intensity LED spotlights. In the event of an [...]
The Solar Touring Bike
Posted by osman in Energy on 15. Aug, 2009 | 0 Comments
Our project is to design and build a solar-electric recumbent touring bike which will allow two riders to ride in long-distance tours powered only by the sun and our muscles. It’s not intended to be the car of the future, rather an experiment to see how a solar powered touring bike can be made [...]
Chicago Unveils First Solar Plug-in Charging Station by Jorge Chapa
Posted by osman in Energy on 02. Aug, 2009 | 0 Comments
Earlier this year we introduced you to Chargepoint, a network of electric vehicle charging stations that have been installed cities across the US and Canada. Well, making a great idea even better, Carbon Day Automotive recently announced the installation of a Solar Powered Chargepoint station in the city of Chicago. Solar charged electric vehicles? Fantastic!
Solar Forest Charging System for Parking Lots
Posted by osman in Energy on 02. Aug, 2009 | 0 Comments
Although electric vehicle use is on the rise, we’re certainly not out of the woods yet in terms of providing them with a steady supply of clean energy – that’s why designer Neville Mars has conceived of an incredible EV charging station that takes the form of an evergreen glade of solar trees. His photovoltaic [...]
Sleek Solar and Wind Powered Hybrid Street Lamps
Posted by osman in Energy on 01. Aug, 2009 | 0 Comments
As designers strive to create a more sustainable future, we’re thrilled to see designs that integrate a variety of renewable energy technologies into objects we encounter in everyday life. This innovative hybrid wind and solar powered street lamp is just such a solution – not only does it use renewable energy to provide light, it’s [...]
