Solar Notebook Concept

This solar notebook concept is a laptop with complete power independent. Its independence is due to powerful batteries that are recharged by wide Solar Panel attached to the computer. Equipped with satellite link GPS, internet access, and satellite telephone which makes this device not only power independent but also universal tool for communication and exchange information literally from any spot on the planet.

The detachable panel is to be put away in the sun for recharging while the notebook functions on a smaller battery that charges itself when DC power is plugged into the system.
The solar panel may be completely detached from the main body to be put away for recharging, then smaller battery inside the computer is on.
This sure do will come in handy for scientists or researchers who work far away from civilization and power source.

What Is A Human Electric Hybrid Vehicle?

In the 21st century humanity will have to evolve through a more efficient way of life as our resources are beginning to be insufficient for our needs.

You power the generator and the
electric motor drives the vehicle. You can also drive it as an electric vehicle if you don’t want to or are unable to pedal your self.

This Human Electric Hybrid Vehicle uses the power of your muscles as well electricity stored in the batteries. It allows smooth and constant velocity both uphill (with the help of the electric motor), as well as downhill (when the wheel acts as a generator and charges the batteries). The vehicle can turn 360 degrees maintaining stability all the time. Additional power is acquired from photovoltaic placed on top of the vehicle as well as during de-acceleration from regenerative braking. Elderly and handicapped people that are unable to provide enough kinetic energy can also charge the batteries directly from the grid. A vehicle such as this makes extensive use of renewable energy possible and lead to a more sustainable fossil fuel future.

Solar Charging Water Purifier:SteriPEN

The energy of the sun is often under used. We do not often realize how we can use it in varied ways. The way we can use this amazing and almost infinite renewable resource is almost endless. Now we have a tiny little gadget for the clean freaks and even for those bothered about sanitation and purity of water while on a long journey or a camping trip. This little solar powered magical device can help you stay away from those deadly water borne diseases.

This little gizmo is for world travelers with doubts about the local water. Just swish this thermometer-like device inside a container of H2O and presto - drinkable water with no after taste. And the solar charging case keeps it charged and ready to operate.
The SteriPEN system uses UV light rays instead of chemicals to purify water for drinking by destroying protozoa (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), bacteria and even viruses. Just press a button and gently agitate the water with a quick stir.
It basically Purifies 16 fl. oz. of water (cold or warm) in less than a minute. It fits perfectly in your shirt pocket and you can almost use it anywhere. Since it is powered by the sun you will not have to worry about how you are going to carry this around and keep it working. So take purity in your pocket across the planet.

Now Honda Goes Solar Cells!

The Honda Motor Company, best known for it’s super smooth cars and motorcycles, is all set to promote solar energy in a big way with its venture called Honda Soltec company that makes solar panels. What this essentially means is Honda, which has long been promoting eco friendly technology will give solar energy a huge push thus changing the way the game is played. The Honda Soltec factory estabilished in November, 2007 is mass producing solar panels in a massive scale and it wouldn’t be very surprising if Honda launches a solar powered car in the near future.

They began mass-producing the cells last fall and have already created a solar-powered hydrogen filling station in Torrance, CA. The power generated at the station creates the hydrogen for Honda’s concept FCX, an all-hydrogen vehicle that emits only H2O.
Honda committed to reducing worldwide CO2 emissions in 2006 and they took this pledge into consideration when making the cells. Honda reports that their materials and their process reduce the energy used to make the cells by 50% over standard solar. Ideally, this process would make cells cheaper, but I didn’t see any pricing data.

With a Global manufacturing giant like Honda trying to make solar technology popular, it is just a matter of time before other big manufacturers fall in line. The future for our fragile environment is looking brighter.

Battery Charger From Steam-Power

From the "how the heck did they do that?" department comes a fascinating example of human ingenuity: a steam-powered battery charger.The project makes use of a “Look Out” brand boiler from the 40s, a 6 HP steam engine from 1903 and a self-made magnetic alternator that uses all that steam to generate electricity to power your batteries.

This magnetic alternator charges a 48V battery bank at 120 rpm and at 200 rpm it generates 2000 Watts of power, which is pretty good considering the hardware that is involved in the DIY. The best feature of the project is that it can maintain this level of power even with low grade dead wood.
The idea of getting your electricity from firewood is fascinating, but a little caution is a good thing.

DARPA Concept a Solar Plane That Would Fly Non-Stop For Five Years

What would you think if we told you that DARPA is considering a plane that would fly non-stop for 5 years without burning a single drop of fuel? They are, and it's called the Vulture program, which aims to produce an aircraft able to carry a 1,000 pound payload, pump out 5kW of onboard power, and keep up enough speed to withstand the winds it'll encounter at 60,000 to 90,000 feet.

Needless to say, that's a long ways from becoming a reality, although it seems that the first phase of the project could soon be kicking off, with Vulture program manager Daniel Newman saying that they've had "at least one successful offeror," and that they're now close to doling out the first contracts. That initial phase will run for twelve months, and will require contractors to "define the objective system and design both full-scale and subscale demonstrators." That'll then be followed by phase two, which'll run through 2012 with the goal of testing of a subscale demonstrator capable of flying for three months.

There are currently three options under consideration. The first one is nuclear and - wait, this is not under consideration. The second one is to refuel the aircraft in flight. This favors fuel cells because they are more efficient and reliable than internal-combustion and gas-turbine engines. The other option is solar energy, either solar thermal, which is unproven, or solar electric, which is a proven technology.

Mini Solar Charger

If you don’t remember to charge your cell phone before leaving home and come to know about it when you have to make an important call and your cell starts to beep then this device is just made for you. Carrying your phone charger around is too much of a hassle and even if you remember to take it with you wherever you go, you might not have access to electricity everywhere.
Mini Solar Charger Cell Phone Strap from Strap-Ya comes to the rescue. To charge your cell-phone with it, you just need to attach the gadget to your phone. What’s better, this tool is completely eco-friendly as it runs on solar energy. That doesn’t mean, however, that it is any less in performance. It can be charged up to as many as 500 times! On cloudy days, three hours on an AC adapter will give you a backup battery anyway.
The Mini Solar Charger Cell Phone Strap is cute, small and perfectly handy. It will hit the market on 9th February.