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25
Sep 09

Beautiful Solution for Solar Enthusiast

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This is really cool for people who want to install solar panels, but are looking for a way to make those panels look pretty. Vain environmentalist? Sure why not?  Here’s what the website says:

The Solé Power Tile™ exemplifies our commitment to sustainability without compromising aesthetics. SRS Energy products deliver the economical benefits of solar technology with unmatched curb appeal. The Solé Power Tile™ integrates with US Tile’s clay tile to maintain the depth and aesthetics of a sophisticated roofline while infused with cutting-edge electricity generating technology. Our partnership with US Tile makes your solar upgrade easy by integrating it into a straightforward roof purchase.

You can see the details at srsenergy.com.

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6
Mar 09

You Can Afford These Solar Lights

These are adorable and affordable solar lights from IKEA. Sweet! Check out the rest of the lights at ikea.com.

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5
Mar 09

Flower Pot Gadget Charging Solar Thing

Check out this conceptual design. It’s from designer Mac Funamizu and it’s a flower pot with green leaves that are solar panels. It’s so gorgeous! Sadly, it’s only a concept. We hope this sees the light of day, eventually (pun totally intended). Read more about it here.

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19
Feb 09

Make Your Own Biofuel from Algae and Recycled Bottles

This is an incredible tutorial that I stumbled upon. It shows you how to make fuel via an Algae Bioreactor that you can make at home. DIY Bioreactor? Check out the intro video and then the link for the full tutorial.

Read the tutorial here.

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22
Jan 09

California Academy of Science

I wanted to post just a few picture from a recent trip to the California Academy of Science. These were taken from my iPhone, so please excuse the quality (although, I think they look pretty great for a camera phone).

This place is amazing and I will eventually do a full article of this place. In the meanwhile, check these out and visit if you can.

Click on the photos for a larger size.

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11
Dec 08

Totally Cute Solar Cells

I never had a problem with the way solar cells looked, but this is a welcome addition to the green family.  Sony presented a Hana Akari lamp that produces solar power.  It is supposedly cheaper and more efficient because of the dye-sensitized solar cells doo-hickey-thing.  There is no release date, as of yet, but I’m excited to see more. 

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25
Nov 08

Charge Your iPod with an Onion

Check out this video. It shows you how you can charge your iPod with an onion and an energy drink. It’s pretty damned awesome.

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22
Nov 08

San Francisco Lives Up to the Hype

Score one for the Bay Area. A Palo Alto company is set to build a network of electric charging stations that will be ready by 2012. Which will set the stage for the Age of Electric Vehicles. More info at BetterPlace.com.