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Ebook readers are becoming more and more commonplace and it seems that just like everything else that trends, it eventually moves over to being able to function with an alternate power source.  The latest in the lineup of solar powered devices is the Solar Cell ebook reader which comes courtesy… Continue Reading »

Sharp has released the new Solar Phone SH002 in Japan this month as a way to get a jump on the solar powered cell phone market.  The company claims that ten minutes of sun exposure allows for one minute of talk time or two hours of standby time.  Sharp has… Continue Reading »

In this economy, more and more companies are working together.  An announcement out of Sharp and Toshiba says the two may combine resources on solar technologies.  That’s kind of a strange announcement.  “We may work together?”  Why would they announce a potential team up?  Stock prices.  Sharp and Toshiba both… Continue Reading »

Digicel’s put together a pretty smart design by adding a solar panel to the back of its newest phone, the Coral-200-Solar (manufactured by ZTE).  It appears to be a very simple phone, so I wouldn’t expect any fancy bells and whistles like a touch screen or camera.  First the pros: … Continue Reading »

Samsung has recently unveiled the eco-friendly Blue Earth mobile phone and despite the fact that the back is a solar-panel the phone still offers a decent overall look.  To begin with, the obvious look of the handset itself, the front side contains a large touchscreen display and the back features… Continue Reading »

Many of the new electronics showcased this year at the CES in Las Vegas are focused on the need to start using less energy and relying on natural resources.  One of the many eco friendly products includes the Husqvarna Automower Solar Hybrid. This mower is outfitted with solar panels and… Continue Reading »

Shiro recently announced the availability of a more green MP3 player, which uses solar cells on the back to recharge its internal battery.  A pretty cool idea, but the question remains, is it practical?  Before I get into the specifics of the player, I want to mention how the solar… Continue Reading »

Yes, right now, South America is buzzing with trucks delivering goods.  All these trucks are hoping to blow a tire as soon as possible, so they pour on the miles and take the bumpiest route all in an effort to protect your iPhone, laptop and other gadgetry.  OK, so the… Continue Reading »

Mobile phones and laptops will no longer have to run empty while people are on the go and outside of the house. These modern gadgets can now tap solar energy through the use of a 20000 ma/H solar battery and charger for recharging anywhere. The battery charger can be plugged… Continue Reading »

GM has chosen its factory in northeastern Spain to be a suitable location for rooftop solar panel installation. The predicted 10-megawatt solar station will be used to supply the plant with most of its power needs, thereby taking the title as the largest rooftop solar station in the world. To… Continue Reading »