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Solar Wind Power
This green machine creates all the power it needs from solar cells that have been embedded in the grass like lawn that sits on top of the PC. The green grass is actually made from natural cotton fabric which carries inkjet printed solar cells.
…The CPU is made from plastics infused with Bio Batch additives. This material allows the plastic involved to decompose once you plan to finally let this system go after it has completed its life cycle.
This unique concept PC does not need any fan to cool its critical components. The natural air flow in between the lawn is enough to cool down the system. All you have to make sure is to place the system near a window or a vent, where it can get all the light and air it needs. Since the Lawn is removable it can also be used to power other electronic devices in your home such as your LCD TV….
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Lawn PC Concept Uses ‘Grass’ Solar Cells to Power Itself
Development of my Eadweard Muybridge / Theo Jansen inspired kinetic paper animals. Featured are a solar powered horse followed by a horse and some Giraffes controlled by a Basic Stamp 2 micro-controller. A kit version of the kinetic horse is now available for you to own. Follow the link for details: www.clockworkrobot.com Music credit: ‘Sawdust & Diamonds’ by ‘Joanna Newsom’.
A retail lot in Austin, Texas recently sprouted a stunning field of solar sunflowers that soak up the sun’s rays to provide shade while generating a steady stream of renewable energy. The solar flowers collect energy during the day to power the installation’s blue LED lights at night. Leftover power is sent to the grid to offset..
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Solar Sunflower Field Energizes Austin, Texas
Taiwan recently finished construction on an incredible solar-powered stadium that will generate 100% of its electricity from photovoltaic technology! Designed by Toyo Ito, the dragon-shaped 50,000 seat arena is clad in 8,844 solar panels that illuminate the track and field with 3,300 lux.
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Taiwan’s Solar Stadium is 100% Powered by the Sun
Wouldn’t it be great if you could store just a little bit of sunlight for a rainy day? That’s what designer Stefano Merlo thougt, and while actually storing sunlight might just be a bit too difficult, his solar-powered Energy Bucket, might just be the next best thing.
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Solar-powered ‘Energy Bucket’ collects sunshine
Global number two mobile phone maker Samsung launched five new phones on Monday including a model made from recycled plastic with a solar panel on the back for charging.
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Samsung launches solar-powered phone
Solar power doesn’t have to be limited to Earth-based gadgets — at least, not if roboticist Dr. William Whittaker has anything to say about it. Whitaker and Astrobiotic Technology have teamed up to develop a solar rover prototype that will explore the Apollo landing site and find out how materials used in the mission have fared over all the years.
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Solar-Powered Moon Rover to Explore Apollo Landing Site
Aurora Flight Sciences has unveiled a solar-powered concept plane, the Odysseus. The autonomous surveillance craft boasts the ability to fly above the earth for up to five years straight, deriving power solely from its solar panels.
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Solar Powered Plane Could Fly for Five Years Straight
Talk about bringing solar power to the palm of your hand! The World’s Smallest Solar Racing Car is a tiny, fully-functional solar powered vehicle topped with a minuscule photovoltaic panel. The Select Solar Mini Racer measures in at a mere 33×22×14 mm - about the size of a quarter - but can zoom around with the best of them.
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Awesome One Inch Fully Functional Solar Powered Car