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Solar-Powered LCD Brings TV to Anywhere the Sun Shines

As part of Sharp's recent efforts to shove itself to the forefront of solar innovation, the company is showcasing a prototype of a 26-inch LCD Aquos TV that can be powered entirely by the sun. Now even the 1.6 billion people on earth without electricity won't have an excuse to miss the next season of Lost. More »

12:00 PM on Sat Jul 5 2008
By Elaine Chow
2,963 views, 8 comments

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Soldiers Go Solar

Australian soldiers are now beginning deployment with wearable solar panels. Just like most of us, their military is weighed down by too many gadgets that are consuming too much power. But unlike most of us, their use of night vision is for more than "recreational" purposes. So the government has spent £1million developing a 14- ounce solar panel that's even effective on cloudy days by pulling power from solar radiation (as opposed to mere light). The technology should save battery trips back and forth to base, as well as lighten the overall load of the Iraq-based troops. Now if they can just develop generators powered by pissing oneself, I'm all set to enlist. [dailymail via spluch]

10:02 AM on Mon Oct 1 2007
By Mark Wilson
1,902 views, 8 comments

Latest by army ranger: the US Government makes all the efforts to be always to the vanguard of the technology. This tool will be helpful for the soldiers who guard the frontiers. To read more.. [www.usarmyrangers.info] more »

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Solar Laptop Charger Gives More Than Just A Laptop Juice

Though the Solar Laptop Charger & Portable Power Kit is billed as a great way to charge your laptop in a pinch, its honking 300-watt power pack features a standard plug that will have everything from power tools to blenders operating portably. If you can find about six square feet of space, just unfold the solar mat, plug it all in, and you're good to go. Charge time can be a little steep: 11-12 hours for a full charge. With a full charge, a 25-watt laptop should get around 5-6 hours of use. More »

2:30 PM on Tue Jul 10 2007
By kevinhall2
8,018 views, 14 comments

Latest by stevechippy: 8.5KG of lead-acid battery pack. Hardly mobile! The panel will give 25W at FULL sun power. On the equator you probably get 6 hours per day. It would take two full days (Minimum 36 hours) to fill this baby up. For more »