Posts Tagged ‘solar power

Emergency self-powered radio and charger handy during Hurricane Sandy

- October 30th, 2012
Solarlink FR370 Front

ETON Red Cross Solarlink FR 370

 

We never know when the power is going to go out so it’s a good idea to make sure that when the time comes we are ready. Now not everyone has the ability to keep a generator around, but certainly a small gadget that’s self powered to help get the news, the weather and even charge other small gadgets would certainly be welcome.

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Solar Bikini charges your gear, looks good

- July 5th, 2011

Solar Bikini

Taking your gadgets with you to the beach? Now you can keep them charged with the Solar Bikini! The custom-made bikini is made of 1″ x 4″ photovoltaic film strips sewn together with conductive thread. The cells terminate in a 5 volt regulator into a USB connection, letting you charge your smartphone, tablet and other devices.

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