Cool Gadgets Powered by Solar Energy
Gadgets are cool. They make our life easier and more convenient. How much more when they are powered by solar. Here are some of the cool solar powered gadgets in the market today.
Solar Oven
Simple and easy, the solar oven cooks food with the use of the sun’s heat. Whether you would like to cook in the backyard or in the grounds while you are on camp, you would find solar oven a very green way to cook outside. The simplest solar oven known is the box cooker, which is made of cardboard, glass, black paint and aluminum foil as reflectors that capture more heat from the sun. When there is no adequate sunlight, the oven can also be plugged in a portable generator.
Solar Freezer
This portable solar freezer is perfect for mobile food carts or outdoor use. It is made of a galvanized steel on the outside and an aluminum interior on the inside. Although solar refrigeration is not a first-hand concept, it is now widely available for use. Most of the portable refrigerators powered by solar has a vapor-compression type system just like any conventional refrigerators at home. The difference is that solar freezer are plugged into a solar-panel system rather than in an electric wall outlet. There is also a battery for backup.
Solar Shower
If you are always on the go, you would love this portable solar shower. It can be easily transported as it has a wide handle grip, a convenient twist off cap to the valve, on and off shower head, reflective mirror and pockets for shampoo and soap. This is very ideal for camping trips.
Solar Bikini
A solar bikini is a custom made suit with photovoltaic film strips that are sewn together using a conductive thread. It has a USB connection that charges your iPod as well.
Solar Fan
A solar fan includes a solar panel, solar mounting rail, gable vent fan, mounting hardware and power cable. This solar technology provides many years of use with reduced energy costs and consumption.
Solar Fountain
While you are enjoying the outdoor scenery, you can also add a portable solar fountain as a water feature in your adventure. The water falls from one basin to another with a hidden pump that is powered by the sunlight to recycle the water.
These are just few and the list goes on. Furthermore, these gadgets are not only cool but very useful as well.
