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Posts Tagged ‘solar gadgets’
Science & Technology, Oct 24th, 2009,
Hong Kong-based electronics bag manufacturer Mascotte Industrial Associates has infused dye-sensitized solar cells into their bags and backpacks. Created by G24 Innovations, these cheap super thin solar cells are designed to operate indoors. According to Mascotte, it takes around 4 to 5 hours to fully charge a mobile phone using a 15cm by 20cm solar panel. When used indoors, it can take up to twelve hours depending on the lighting. Performance-wise it is not as efficient compared to solar cells that use silicon, but it has considerable potential especially since it is capable of charging devices even under a low-light…
Tags: dye-sensitive solar cells, solar gadgets, solar power
Science & Technology, Oct 23rd, 2009,
Good news to all book lovers! Reinforce environmental consciousness with the use of solar-powered E-readers. Compared to traditional publishing paperbacks or even ac-powered e-readers, these gadgets run on renewable energy and thus have lower impact on the environment. LG’s own version has been updated with an integrated solar panel enabling it to function using clean energy. Equipped with thin lightweight panels, four and a half hours of sunlight is enough to power the device for a whole day. Enjoy reading outdoors while charging your e-reader at the same time…now that’s convenience! Read the full article here By Maria Belgado
Tags: LG, solar gadgets, solar powered e-readers
