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!
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 [...]
