SOLVINDEN by Ola Wihlborg for Ikea

SOLVINDEN is a solar powered bird, designed by Ola Wihlborg for Ikea.

Solvinden harnessing the power of the sun through solar panels that can be placed anywhere for maximum exposure to sunlight. Energy from the sun stored in the battery with the following specifications:

• 3 rechargeable batteries (AA 1.2V).
• The batteries can be replaced and last a minimum of 2 years.
• When the battery is fully charged, the product will give full light for approx. 12 hours.
• Recharging time is 9-12 hours in sunlight, but over 12 hours on a cloudy day.

By day you can turn off the LED light by turning on/off switch. LED light specifications:

• Life time approx. 20,000 hours.
• Light color; warm white (3000 Kelvin).
• Approved for use as outdoor lighting.

Made from acrylic, the bird was sold at a price of $14.99/5 pack in Ikea.

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Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio

A global company of personal computer accessories, Logitech partnered with ZAGG has released Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio, a smart iPad case with built-in physical keyboard. The Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio uses the Sun power and artificial light (low light and lamp light) to charge the battery through the built-in photovoltaic panel, which is contained in the hard-shelled case.

Logitech claims that when the NiMH battery of this keyboard is fully charged, the Bluetooth® 3.0 keyboard will operate for two years, based on the average use of two hours per day.

Along with its battery-enhancing properties, the case also serves as a stand that can be adjusted to two viewing angles for either typing or watching.

The Instant On/Off automatically wakes up the iPad when the folio is opened and sends it to sleep mode when closed.

It’s available this month and you can preorder it now at Logitech Store for US$129.99.

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Stila for E! Live from the Red Carpet™

The Stila for E! Live from the Red Carpet™ is the first solar illuminated refillable compact and powder duo. The package comes filled with sheer pressed powder and kitten shimmer shades, so it is universal to all skin tones.

How Stila for E! Live from the Red Carpet™ Work

1. Simply place it in the sun to charge the compact solar panel.
2. When the compact is charged, the green star will illuminate.
3. When the lid is opened, logo illuminated on the front of the compact and also illuminated mirror for makeup application.
4. The compact can be recharged up to 1000 times.

Why Stila for E! Live from the Red Carpet™ Called Eco-Friendly

1. The compact is powered by the solar.
2. The compact can be refillable, contributing to waste reduction.
3. The compact is sold in clamshell made from recycled material.
4. The kraft carton material is produced by a special process that consumes significantly less wood to manufacture per ton of material.
5. The kraft board and is fsc (forest stewardship council) and sfi (sustainable forestry initiative) certified.
6. The cartons are produced locally reducing the carbon footprint.

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Solar Mobile Home by Mehdi Hidari Badie

The concept of Solar Powered Mobile Home by Mehdi Hidari Badie can be a solution for those of you who do not have land to build a house. At least, it can be used to save the land.

Development standards and with consideration of a permanent home, the concept of this solar mobile home is made with a combination of steel, aluminum, recycled plastic, and thermoplastic insulation. So although frequently folded and opened, you do not have to worry about the corrosion. The roof has several solar panels that fold out when setting up home, so always be running on, and store solar energy.

With this concept, you could use a little land for a large enough house. When the house is in folded mode, you can use the land that was made for the foundation of the house as a place to grow crops. Then when night falls, your solar mobile home ‘open’ and become a house on stilts where the land underneath is used to grow crops.

For those of you who want to self-employed but are constrained land and building rental cost, you can use this solar mobile home to sell. Like the tent stalls are open every night on the sidewalk, and then disappeared during the day, you can open this house instead of a tent. So, in addition to downsize the rent, it also looks more elegant…

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Mango – A Street Lamp Powered by Sunlight and Rainwater

Adam Mikloski, a Hungarian designer has designed Mango, an eco friendly LED street light powered by rainwater and sunlight. Mango designed leaf like structure, top part is suitable to install tiny solar cells and also for collecting rainwater. As water runs down the Mango, it rotates a set of turbines. The power from solar cells and turbines will be stored in the inbuilt rechargeable batteries.

In this way, energy can be generated during all seasons with a smart idea.

Manggo was became one of 10 finalists of the India Future of Change Design Competition.

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Aahana Solar Lantern Bracelet by Melissa Hui Wang

Aahana Bracelet is a Solar Lantern Bracelet designed specifically to be marketed in India. Aahana Bracelet is worn by women during the daytime to charge its solar cells by the sun’s rays, powering its LED to produce light when night falls. This Solar Bracelet replaces the use of harmful and expensive kerosene for lighting homes and it will surely help in improving the productivity and comfort in an off-grid home in Indian villages.

Aahana Bracelet was designed by Melissa Hui Wang and instructed by Choi, Young-Mi from School of Industrial Design, Georgia Tech, Atlanta.

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Luce – A Solar Powered Laptop by Andrea Ponti

Luce by Andrea Ponti is a a completely wireless laptop pc and is 100% depending on solar power.  There are 2 solar panels embedded at this solar powered laptop:

1. one is located at the rear of the monitor
2. the other located below the clear keyboard

Another advantage of Luce is it made from clear polycarbonate which gives a transparent look.

Luce means light in Italian.

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A-Solar Travel Pal

If you do a lot of camping in the summer and likes to travel, hate it when your battery died right before you call your friends, then you need a solar-Travel Pal, a small, light weight, and cute 3in1 solarkit, equipped with USB output, a flashlight and alarm.

Through the solar panel, the internal battery will automatically recharged by the sun. You can use a USB output so you can recharge your cell phone. The A-Solar Travel Pal also features attached flashlight that you can use to illuminate a dark place. The alarm sounds, for example, if you are in  need, loud signal clear for miles around.

Priced at just €29.00, The A-Solar Travel Pal can be recharged by solar power, USB and hand crank.

Specifications

• Solar panel: 5.5 V/ 80 mA
• Capacity: 3.7 V/ 800 mAh
• Dimensions: 4.7x14x3.3 cm
• Weight: 95 gram
• Output: 5.0 V/ 500 mAh
• Input: 5 V/ 400 mAh
• Charging time mobile phone : 2-3 uur
• Charging time by sunlight: 11-14 uur
• Charging time by USB: 3-5 uur
• Including connectors: Nokia, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson, Mini USB, Micro USB, Nintendo DSi, Sony PSP, Universal USB Output (iPhone/iPod with own USB cable.)

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Rechargeable Battery Case with Solar Panel for iPhone 4®

The Mobius by Etón, is an iPhone 4 external battery case and protective cover equipped with Solar Panel.

The Mobius operates from a rechargeable Li-ion battery (1800mAh capacity) and can be charged by the solar panel or the micro USB cable.

Retailing for a modest $77.59, this Solar iPhone Case provides up to 25 minutes of talk time per hour of direct sunlight.

CHARGING THE MOBIUS VIA MICRO-USB CABLE

The Mobius can be charged using the iPhone’s charging block or through a computer USB port. Insert the micro-usb cable in the iPhone charging block and plug into wall. Charging will occur with the standby switch in either position. While charging the Mobius via usb, to achieve a full charge cycle, wait until all 4 LEDs are lit.

CHARGING THE MOBIUS VIA THE SOLAR PANEL

To charge the Mobius via the solar panel, simply place the solar panel side in direct sunlight. Charging will occur with the standby switch in either position. When checking the solar charging LED indicator, make sure the standby switch is in the ON position.

Features of Solar iPhone Case

• High efficiency monocrystal solar panel
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery pack
• Batterycharge indicator
• Solar charge indicator
• Durable case to protect iPhone
• USB connection to charge and sync with iTunes
• Standby switch to turn off charge dump to iPhone allowing your case to charge and store energy in its own battery
• The unique and proprietary snap-fit design allows for ease of use and protection while inserting and removing your iPhone

Dimensions: 2.44” x 5.1” x 0.875” (W x H x D) = 61.9 x 129.5 x 22.2 mm (W x H x D)

Weight: 3.4 oz. (96.4 g)

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Lapin Kulta Solar Kitchen Restaurant

Lapin Kulta Solar Kitchen Restaurant by Finnish food visionary Antto Melasniemi and Catalan designer Martí Guixé, debuted at this year Milan Design Week.

The Lapin Kulta Solar Kitchen Restaurant is based on the concept of solar kitchen where cooking is by pure solar energy. The Lapin Kulta Solar Kitchen Restaurant rethinks our perception of the kitchen, cooking, food, drinks in relation to nature.

Unlike the traditional way of cooking, the solar heat affects the taste and texture of the dish in a surprising and positive ways, resulting in the experience of an entirely different flavor.

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