Researchers in China have analyzed how the marine environment influences the performance of PV modules deployed on ships, and have found that salt particles can be detrimental to their performance as these act as both heating agents and a factor reducing solar irradiance. The temporary cooling effec... Read more
The photovoltaic project located on a dam of Verfrut’s Quilamuta Farm in the O’Higgins Region occupies 8,260 square meters and has an installed capacity of 1,090 kWp, which makes it the…
New research shows densely populated countries in Southeast Asia and West Africa could harvest effectively unlimited energy from solar panels floating on calm tropical seas near the equator.
These wireless, solar-powered CCTV cameras from Amazon are an excellent choice for home security systems.
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Find your glasses with your smartphone Orbit Glasses is the world’s smallest tracker. Simply stick it to your glasses and you will never have to look for them again. In most cases, Orbit Glasses will fit on the inside of the arm, keeping it discreet so no one will notice. Make your glasses ring if... Read more
There are several Bluetooth tracking chips that can be fitted on glasses, allowing you to easily find them when they are misplaced. Check out one such device here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfdtmJZApQY
Apple has been working on smart Apple Glasses, which are rumoured to come with several features. They will probably come with some sort of tracking technology, allowing you to find them with your iPhone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t43sLEP_a6Y
Korean researchers have demonstrated that it is possible to create efficient large-area organic photovoltaic cells, opening the door to applications such as plastic-based photovoltaic paint.
This looks better “Quantum dots, also known as photovoltaic paint, were developed at the University of Toronto. They are nanoscale semiconductors that can capture light and turn it into an electric current.”
Solar paint: the next big thing in renewable energy?
Solar paint actually refers to 3 different exciting technologies: hydrogen-producing paint, quantum dots & perovskites. We explain them all in this blog.
These are a great idea, you can just roll them out on top of your camper or anywhere. Not sure which is the best but there are a few options already available. Flexible, though not purely roll-out.
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Found another solution; a portable solar-powered hot shower for camping and other outdoor adventures.
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It’s a novel idea, but wont the water harm the panels, especially in the seas and oceans?
We need more floating solar plants like this one in Chile.
https://www.freshplaza.com/africa/article/9578440/verfrut-installs-the-largest-floating-solar-plant-in-the-southern-cone-at-its-biggest-farm-in-chile/
Floating solar farms in the seas, oceans, and lakes could produce unlimited clean energy to power the world.
Installing solar panels on water bodies can help produce more green energy without using too much land space.
These wireless, solar-powered CCTV cameras from Amazon are an excellent choice for home security systems.
Excellent idea. Here’s an entirely off-grid home security system that is powered by solar.
Here’s a solar-powered CCTV camera with remote viewing and management!
Here’s a perfect tent if you prefer to camp in luxury.
Here’s a solar-powered tent designed for homeless people. Could also come in handy when camping at festivals or in the wild.
Check out this futuristic solar-powered tent concept inspired by festival camping needs.
Here’s a must have backpack when you are hiking in remote areas
These solar backpacks are lighting up homes in rural areas with no electricity, allowing students to study comfortably https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uSkhZtc_Y0
A cool and excellent solution for charging your devices when travelling.
Here is another glass tracking chip that can fit on all glasses. It uses GPS technology so you can find them wherever they are https://findorbit.com/products/orbit-glasses
There are several Bluetooth tracking chips that can be fitted on glasses, allowing you to easily find them when they are misplaced. Check out one such device here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfdtmJZApQY
Apple has been working on smart Apple Glasses, which are rumoured to come with several features. They will probably come with some sort of tracking technology, allowing you to find them with your iPhone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t43sLEP_a6Y
Yeah, they are pretty common now – and a good thing. Motor boats suck, compared to using wind or the sun. Good stuff, loving this article here. https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/solar-powered-yachts-mainstream-oddball-niche-1234592000/
They are the future. Imagine solar power container ships.
You can actually buy solar powered yachts as well as speedboats now. Cool idea.
This would revolutionise things if it works and is cheap enough – not just on building roofs but on cars too.
should be a thing already – more info here
This looks better “Quantum dots, also known as photovoltaic paint, were developed at the University of Toronto. They are nanoscale semiconductors that can capture light and turn it into an electric current.”
This stuff could be great for irregular shaped buildings that want to catch some rays.
Think these rolls are only available to trade. As I can’t see anything like a rollout matt on amazon or ebay.
These are a great idea, you can just roll them out on top of your camper or anywhere. Not sure which is the best but there are a few options already available. Flexible, though not purely roll-out.
This exists already, though I don’t think you can buy them anywhere soon.
Found another solution; a portable solar-powered hot shower for camping and other outdoor adventures.
I have one of these. Highly recommended.