I really don’t see what the big deal is about saving energy. At home, we just ignore our electric bill until the company sends us a letter crying about paying them money. We send them some cash, they’re happy and the virtuous cycle repeats. Of course, not every tree-hugging citizen would agree and that’s why technologies like wind-based power plants ...

While some of us don’t care for saving energy due to the need for our iPod docks and Plasma TV sets (all of which require a lot of power), others may actually want to live past 2025. So if you’re looking to cut energy bills, may I suggest you check out the Bulb Solar Lamp? It’s actually not a bulb ...

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 ...

Coming to a European street near you, these Solar Trees illuminate the night using stored power generated from the sun. Each “tree” contains 10 solar powered lights, each one containing 36 solar power cells. The Solar Tree was demoed outside of the Vienna Design Week festivities and actually looks very cool. And while these aren’t the type of trees you ...

Solar panels sure aren’t as ugly as they used to be. If you’ve always been a little secretive about your eco prowess, maybe you don’t want you friends thinking you’re a pussy, I don’t know, than these Solar Shingles would be right up your ally. Despite the slight color difference, the Solar Shingles fit conspicuously in with your already present ...

When you pick up a Hot Wheels electric racing kit have you ever thought about how you are wasting the Earth’s precious natural resources? Just place this 3cm long solar alternative out in the sun or shine a strong artificial light source on the panel and the wheels will begin to turn. Each car offers minutes of fun and a ...

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, ...

Unless you live near a nuclear power plant (or unless you’re me) this solar airship is going to be one of the larger additions to your family. Measuring a staggering 8 meters long (pshh, we’ve seen bigger), the Solar Airship uses the sun’s heat to inflate itself. When taken out into the sun, the Airship will fill itself up within ...

New advances on the production of photovoltaic solar panels allow for them to be made in the style of roofing shingles. Instead of just a big clunky block of solar capturing, the solar cells can be integrated to look like normal roof tiles, making your choice of power not only inconspicuous, but more pleasing to the eye. The National Institute ...

Jumper cables are unreliable at best. It’s about time for a change. This DIY will show you how to make your own solar charged car battery using pretty basic items. The one thing you’ll probably need to pick up is the solar panel, and to tell you the truth, not much more is needed. The panel is connected to the ...