In the business
of solar energy, we see a lot of new and exciting products long before they hit
the store shelves. We attend a lot of
tradeshows and industry conferences, and it never ceases to amaze me how
passionate people are about their newly-developed applications. While it is nowhere near the end of the year,
we felt we would share some of these amazing products with you, our loyal
readers.
One of the most
interesting products we have seen this year comes out of a university in the UK. It is being called the "Sun
Trap", and it is garnering a lot of excitement in the world press. It is not exactly a revolutionary idea, but
it certainly is an innovative use of existing technology. It is a handbag designed using photovoltaic
material as an exterior, while the interior of the purse is lined with
electroluminescent material. When the
bag is opened, the interior lights up!
It is powered by a small battery that is continually charged by the sun
throughout the day. No more searching
for your keys in the night!
Another fine
product that we see as being incredibly practical is the solar panel for
notebook computers. This an incredibly
handy tool for those people who spend a lot of time outdoors. We have all had situations when we are far
from an outlet and the laptop dies.
Isn't that the worst? Well, this
product has the potential to solve that problem…so long as a light source is
available. I plan on taking mine on my
next camping trip!
There are also
some awesome new products designed for use in your yard or garden. I am particularly keen on some of the great
garden lighting systems that have recently been released. These are basically small lights that are
used to illuminate garden paths and walkways.
They are charged throughout the day by the sun, and they stay lit well
throughout the night. There are also new
solar-powered rodent repellers that are an excellent alternative to using
chemicals or traps to keep rodents out of your garden.
These are just a
few of the exciting products that have seen the light of day. Engineers and inventors around the world are
working to develop some wonderful new products.
It is very refreshing to see that people are devoting time and effort
into developing sustainable energy applications. It is only a matter of time before all energy
products are designed with the interests of sustainability in mind.
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