WeWi Telecommunications Inc. just released information on their solar powered laptop, a green system that can apparently run for ten hours on a single charge.

We’ve seen solar-powered laptop cases and even a crazy Apple patent that suggested sun powered back lighting, but this is a concept that could change computing as we know it. The “IMEC meets Howest” is claimed to be the first laptop which relies completely on the power of the sun. Energized by two solar panels, no electricity source is needed ...

If you had the chance to build a contraption that would provide you with green internet access almost anywhere, wouldn’t you take it? This DIY WiFi Repeater needs absolutely no electricity to function, yet extends your reach into the cloud by a significant amount. Solar panels power a Linksys WRT54G v8 router with 7.5 volts at 500 milliamps in direct ...

If you ever felt like wearing a visor that looks straight off of the head of that local old towny guy who sits in front of the corner barbershop everyday, but wanted some radio and eco-friendliness, the Solar Powered Visor Radio could be right up your alley. The visor has built-in power speakers on both sides of your head so ...

One look at this botanically inspired PowerSEED art installation, and you can understand why it has garnered so much attention. Developed by UeBERSEE for the city of Pasadena, PowerSEED utilizes 30 solar powered lights arranged in bunches around an electric power plant. Each light sits atop a 24 meter (78.7 foot) tall flexible pole that sways gently in the breeze, ...

A recently released patent from Motorola reveals a cellphone design that integrates solar panels and the LCD display of the phone. Environmental-lovin’ nerds are sure to be up in arms with a joyous stupor over the announcement of solar integration. The technology works best with black LCD screens, with 75% of the rays reaching past the display layer. The thin ...

Having your grill be solar powered might not be much help as the smoke from your charred burgers fills the air, but its one of the coolest damn grills we’ve ever seen. The Solar Powered Grill might not play MP3s, but it can sure heat up some steak. Using the same technology you used when you were 7 and burning ...

On your next family camping trip, what would happen if you and your loved ones were to become lost or stranded in the middle of a waterless forest? Dehydration is one of the most uncomfortable ways to die. “Ersa” is a prototype design that might one day save the lives of you and your family. Using solar power and air, ...

Sunload presented its solar energy charger bag at CeBIT 2007. Sunload’s flexible solar panels allow for solar technology to be integrated into fashion products, including these bags. The bag can charge your gadgets using a 8-cell Li-Ion battery, car charger, or through its two USB connection ports. Solar technology is becoming more integrated into everyday life. The Sunload charger bag ...

From the same people who brought you the Solar Powered Wii kiosk, here is the Solar Powered Nintendo DS Lite. The crazy modders over at Tom’s Hardware managed to mod the Soldius 1 solar-powered cellphone charger to connect directly to the battery cable of the DS. Check out the site for a video documenting the process, which was considerably difficult ...