Every lawn can benefit from some decoration. Put some flamingos out there, liven the space up! Decorations can be useful too. Make sure no one trips coming up the steps at night with a little light like the LED Light Up Black Bear, the solar powered garden statue that stares right into your soul.
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Solar Paper – this solar panel is ultra-thin for your on the go charging needs
Solar power is hot! We’re all keen to live more sustainable lives so solar power offers us the option of turning to a renewable energy source, even for our smallest gadgets. The Solar Paper is a super thin and portable solar panel perfect for charging on the go.
Read MoreTertill – the weed whacking robot
Gardening would be awesome if it weren’t so much work. Specifically all of the weeding that needs to be done. Planting is exciting, harvesting is exciting, weeding is awful. Delegate it to a robot helper with the Tertill, the solar powered weeder.
Read MoreSolar Breeze NX – the Roomba for your pool
If you have a pool then you know that stuff falls into it. It’s up to you (or someone you hire) to fish out the leaves and assorted debris before you can enjoy your watery entertainment. The Solar-Breeze NX is the sun powered robot that will do the work for you.
Read MoreSolar Powered Radio – this station fights information darkness with the sun
We’re used to media overload in our lives, after all, most of us have immediate access to any information we want, right in our pockets and bags. This isn’t true of the entire world and in some places, radio is what keeps people informed. In South Sudan, one radio station went full solar power to make sure people could get the news.
Read MoreScion – the solar car that doubles as a mobile battery
Electric cars are becoming more and more popular and even if you can’t afford one, you at least know about them. Although they are better for the environment than our current gas guzzlers, they could be even less harmful. The Sion is an electric car that runs completely on solar power.
Read MoreSilver Balloon Solar Cooker – the balloon you can cook in
Outdoor ovens are really useful for cooking food and boiling water but they can be a bit heavy and no good for emergency bags. The Silver Balloon Solar Cooker is a lightweight alternative that can be stored until it’s needed.
Read MoreSolar E Cycle – the sun powered bikes looking to help make life better for those who live off grid
There are a lot of places in the world that don’t have great electrical grids but just about everywhere in the world gets at least a touch of sunlight. The Solar-E-Cycle is an electric bike that runs on solar power with the goal of helping people who live in areas that would be considered “off grid”.
Read MoreSolar Powered Entertainment Lounger – turn your chair into a battery
Sitting outside by the pool or on your deck is great fun in the warm weather. Grab a cold drink, put on some music and enjoy the sunshine! Of course, then you have to worry about your devices running out of charge, forcing you back inside. With the Solar Powered Entertainment Lounger, you can keep your devices running as long as the sun is out.
Read MoreFlipFlic – stop struggling with your blinds, let this device do it for you
Many of us have blinds over our windows maybe with or without curtains. Generally, we open and shut them as the sun becomes an annoyance. Sometimes we forget and just click on a light. If you want to be better about turning to your windows before turning on a light, the FlipFlic is the handy device that can turn your blinds into “smart blinds”.
Read MoreSolar Powered Wide Angle Security Light – keep darkness at bay with this outdoor light
It can get pretty dark outside at night, especially if you live outside of the city. Don’t let your backyard turn into Fear City when the sun goes down, illuminate it with the Solar Powered Wide Angle Security Light.
Read MoreCasagami Solar Light House – a little project for little makers
Everyone can use a little light in their life whether it’s to just add a little mood and ambiance or if it’s to give you a nightlight because not everyone is comfortable in the dark. The Casagami Solar Light House is the small project night light you can build yourself.
Read MoreHeLi-on – the power of the sun in your pocket
Solar chargers are big, literally. The type that are made to go with you out into the big wide world aren’t exactly made to slide into your pocket. HeLi-on wants to change that with the first ultra-compact solar charger.
Read MoreSolarpuff – the eco-friendlier solar lamp
Having emergency lighting is a good idea for those locations that fall prey to power outages and natural disasters. Even if you live in a pretty stable place, it’s better to be safe than sorry. The Solarpuff is a solar charged collapsible lantern for emergency or travel use.
Read MoreProject Sunroof – how much will solar power really save you?
Switching your home to solar power is a costly endeavor but you stand to save a lot from making the change. Not to mention how much better it is for the planet as a whole. Still, it would be terrible to spend all that money only to find out that you don’t actually get enough sun to make it worth it. Check out Project Sunroof, the new Google program that gives you the data on moving to solar power for…
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