The innovative wind and solar powered hybrid street lamp concept can not only produce light by using renewable energy, also it’s a boost to an everyday object that can operate completely off-grid. This concept was derived from the effort of designers to create a more sustainable future that integrates a range of reusable energy technologies into everyday life objects. These lamps comprise a solar array connected with a wind turbine, and can produce up to 380W of power.
These wind/solar powered street lamps are fitted to locally made, usual galvanized steel poles and can be easily swapped with previous street lamps. The turbines can be either a horizontal axis wind turbine or a 2nd generation 300W vertical axis wind turbine. Two solar panels are mounted on the side of the pole that is capable of producing up to 80W of power.
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Solar Inside is an eco-friendly and solar-powered material applied bench. The main purpose of this bench is not only just sitting on it, it is featuring few more qualities for modern people. Benefits of this solar bench are applying solar battery in an eco-friendly approach and recycled material. Sunlight is being used for charging the battery which would be helpful for you to see the concept of Ubiquitous City in a more realistic way. It is planned by manufacturing potential and expense, because of its effortless structure. Additionally, the thin-film solar batteries can generate electricity by gathering sunlight regardless or weather.
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Powered Body Board is an electric water board that surely will boost your fun of water activities. The industrial designer Kevin O’Doherty aimed the vast water enthusiast population who would like to enjoy surfing the sea as well as have the magnificent look underwater. The product is powered by a 12V rechargeable battery that can give the board a remarkable speed both on and under water. Solar panels are integrated into the board, this will allow for trickle charging during periods of non-use, extending the use of a single battery by 30%. The design allows adjusting the buoyancy for both wave riding and using as a submarine. The outcome of this project will surely become a well-accepted item for all range of people.
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The new bonsai like PhotonSynthesis designed by designer Vivien Muller is a device which seems straight out of designer text books. The device consists of 54 mini photovoltaic leaf panels which are needed for charging various gadgets. The connecting power cords are hidden beneath the tray that holds the overall plant. The so called branches of this tree consist of solar panels which store the electric energy from the sun in the battery which can be produced at the time of recharging the electric device. Thus it’s a nice utilization of natural resources to take care of our daily needs though it’s tempting enough to say that power does grow on trees.
Designer : Vivien Muller via IGreenSpot
“Time is Gold “as the saying says. We should get the most out of it and should enjoy every moment of it. We have found water powered alarm clock for you. Just fill in the water battery compartment with water, and you will never use the conventional battery ever again. It functions just like the traditional clocks. It has a timer, day, date and temperature functions, and it has a large round digital display. This earth friendly alarm clock is best for corporate promotional gifts. Wonder when can water finally replace our gasoline, imagine our car uses water to make the engine starts…
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