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DIY: Solar Theremin Altoids Case

The world’s first electronic musical instrument is revived with this DIY from ClockworkRobot.com. With just a little soldering, you’ll be on your way to playing high pitched tunes in the sun. That’s right, this theremin is solar-powered. Sorry, no late nights playing this thing. It’s easy to play, as well; just casting a shadow over the panel with your hand ...

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Replacing Plants With Solar Plants

When you get to the point where you’ve fucked with the Earth so much that normal plants just won’t cut it, you need alternatives. That’s why the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Mitsubishi and Tokki Corp. have developed a prototype solar cell module that resembles a living plant. With organic thin-film solar cells, the module is ...

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Concept Solar Parasol

Parasolar, a solar parasol, is the beach umbrella of the future. What with all this “global warming” stuff going on, mankind is pretty much screwed. You’ll have to do your part, like harnessing solar power into umbrellas. Use the Parasolar during sunny days and it will capture solar energy to recharge your gadgets and gear. Equipped with 12-volt output and ...

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Peel-and-Stick Solar Panels

I really don’t see what the big deal is about saving energy. At home, we just ignore our electric bill until the company sends us a letter crying about paying them money. We send them some cash, they’re happy and the virtuous cycle repeats. Of course, not every tree-hugging citizen would agree and that’s why technologies like wind-based power plants ...

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Solar Bulb Keeps The Sun Coming Back For More

While some of us don’t care for saving energy due to the need for our iPod docks and Plasma TV sets (all of which require a lot of power), others may actually want to live past 2025. So if you’re looking to cut energy bills, may I suggest you check out the Bulb Solar Lamp? It’s actually not a bulb ...

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Solar Powered Visor Radio Should Really Add Beer Bong Functionality

If you ever felt like wearing a visor that looks straight off of the head of that local old towny guy who sits in front of the corner barbershop everyday, but wanted some radio and eco-friendliness, the Solar Powered Visor Radio could be right up your alley. The visor has built-in power speakers on both sides of your head so ...

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Solar Trees Grow On The Streets Of Europe

Coming to a European street near you, these Solar Trees illuminate the night using stored power generated from the sun. Each “tree” contains 10 solar powered lights, each one containing 36 solar power cells. The Solar Tree was demoed outside of the Vienna Design Week festivities and actually looks very cool. And while these aren’t the type of trees you ...

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Solar Shingles: Conspicuous Eco-Friendliness

Solar panels sure aren’t as ugly as they used to be. If you’ve always been a little secretive about your eco prowess, maybe you don’t want you friends thinking you’re a pussy, I don’t know, than these Solar Shingles would be right up your ally. Despite the slight color difference, the Solar Shingles fit conspicuously in with your already present ...

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Mini Solar Toy Racing Cars: Hot Wheels Are Killing The Earth

When you pick up a Hot Wheels electric racing kit have you ever thought about how you are wasting the Earth’s precious natural resources? Just place this 3cm long solar alternative out in the sun or shine a strong artificial light source on the panel and the wheels will begin to turn. Each car offers minutes of fun and a ...

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PowerSEED Solar Powered Art Installation: Pasadena Gets Lit

One look at this botanically inspired PowerSEED art installation, and you can understand why it has garnered so much attention. Developed by UeBERSEE for the city of Pasadena, PowerSEED utilizes 30 solar powered lights arranged in bunches around an electric power plant. Each light sits atop a 24 meter (78.7 foot) tall flexible pole that sways gently in the breeze, ...

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