Every day millions of tons of fresh food is spoiled and wasted through faulty or inadequate cooling. Power cuts, dodgy generators and fuel poverty make it extremely hard to guarantee stable cooling in very hot countries. Now French company Koolboks has launched the Koolhome Solar Freezer, which provides reliable, low cost freezing for consumers and small business owners in Nigeria and other African countries.
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Tech of the Year 2021? Our vote goes to solar power. Again
Regular readers will know that The Ferret is a big fan of solar power. No other technology has the potential to replace our energy needs so efficiently and conveniently as solar. Sure, wind and sea turbines offer superb output at scale, but unless you have a few million in spare change, it’s not likely that you’ll be able to enjoy your own wind or sea power anytime soon. It’s only solar, with it’s local, household level (or even vehicle level)…
Read MoreLightyear One – solar car travels 710 kms (440 miles) on single 60kWh charge
Dutch electric car maker Lightyear has passed another milestone this week, with the announcement of a test run which completed 710 kilometres (440 miles) at a speed of 85 km per hour. The Lightyear One vehicle has long been marketed as a super efficient EV and this latest coup proves the point. The car features embedded solar panels, super efficient electric in-wheel motors and a bunch of other software and hardware enhancements focused on maximising the vehicle’s range. The results…
Read MoreMaxeon Air 330 – these flexible solar panels are a game changer
Solar technology is a revolution happening in slow motion. You forget about them, then all of sudden you realise that some very cool stuff is happening. Take these Maxeon Air 330 flexible solar panels for example. They’re not just bendy, but designed to be fitted to roofs without frames. This is a. big. deal. for solar in general. What most people don’t realise is that most of the cost of installing solar comes from the installation nowadays. The actual panels…
Read MoreGoSun Grill – the solar grill that works at night
Harnessing the power of the sun to fuel our daily activities is a great idea and helps save so much of this big, blue planet we live on. Just because you can’t go full solar doesn’t mean you can’t conserve in other ways. The GoSun Grill is the full oven that uses the sun to cook day or night.
Read MorePanther Vision Solar Powercap – solar powered cap lights up your world and turns you green
If you’re going out in the dark then you’d better be prepared to face the darkness, right? Unless you’re a Lord of The Night. So a good durable flashlight is a must have in these conditions, to light up your path. However, packing an extra torch may sometimes make your gear a bit heavy which can slow you down.
Read MoreRukus Solar – sun powered loudspeaker features loud sound and an e-Ink display
We’re big fans of cutting the cord and switching to alternative energy wherever possible, which is why the Rukus Solar Portable Bluetooth Solar Sound System caught our fancy. This bad boy is not only wireless, but it is also solar powered, so you’ll never need to fiddle with cords ever again, or so we hope.
Read MoreThe PC-Aero Elektra One electric plane uses its hanger as a giant charger
Cars are not the only means of transportation getting the electric treatment nowadays. Planes are also being fitted with electric motors, either in hybrid form (where there’s some form of conventional motor backup) or pure electric. Now one innovative German company has come up with a zero carbon footprint solution which is really interesting.
Read MoreSolio Bolt charges the Kindle Fire with the power of the sun’s…fire
We all need power. As much of it as we can get. Middle aged men need it to prop themselves up, young boys need it to impress, nerds use it to overcome the panic attacks. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, at the heart of living is power. Which makes it a real pain that your average gadget can only exist in a powered state for a pitiful few hours.
Read MoreThe collapsable portable solar powered lamp
We’ve all seen and heard about solar powered lights. How about a Collapsible and Portable Solar Powered Lamp? This concept light couldn’t be cuter – or more portable! Designed by Swedish designer Jesper Jonsson, was designed for multiple uses. Take it outdoors, use it as mood lighting or use a bunch of them to light up your backyard barbeque. You can hang it on its strap that attaches to it by magnets, which let you place it all kinds of…
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