A wide array of surprising solar technologies have hit the market in recent times. Everything from solar-powered computers, cars, keyboards, and phone chargers to bikinis, skeleton dolls, cat toys and lifesavers. The spectrum of solar-powered technology is vast and wide with an equally awesome and strange variety of inventions within it.
Inventors have been very much motivated to do what they can with solar technology. One such inventor created solar paint that allows for the product to be painted anywhere the sun can reach it and harness as much light as possible. Since solar-power creates energy without using energy, merely harnessing the sun's amazing powers, solar-power is without a doubt a major emerging energy source worldwide. Alongside wind and water power, solar technology is one of the most eco-friendly and clean ways to create energy in the world.
90 Surprising Solar Technologies
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Solar Powered Purse
Solar Panels on Clothing and Accessories?
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Shell-Covered Motorbikes
The SunRed Solar Moped Features a Retractable Photovoltaic Roof
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Solar Paint
Turn Your House Into a Power Station
86
Solar Powered Bags
85
Solar Powered Bikini
Don't Electrocute Yourself When You Swim
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Solar Powered Cellphone
83
Solar Wi-Fi Flowers
18' Sun-Powered Daisies Planted by Toyota in Boston
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Solar Powered Retinal Implants
81
Solar Powered LED Streetlights
80
Solar Powered Jacket Charges Your Stuff
79
Solar Trees
Streetlights Go Green via Solar Power and LEDs
78
DIY Solar Powered Electric Car
77
Solar Powered Dress
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Solar Powered Skyscraper
The Time Residences Tower
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WWF's Solar Powered Billboard Warns About Global Warming
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Solar Powered Air-Conditioning
Greencore
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Solar Powered Lingerie
Taiyoko Hatsuden Bra
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Solar Powered Laptop Case Actually Charges Laptops
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Solar Powered LED Ski Suit
Improve your Visibility Willy Bogner Style
70
Remote Eco Hideaways
This Solar Powered House is Minimalist and Eco-Friendly
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Solar Power Wheelchair
68
Super Solar Laptop
GPS, Sat Phone, Web Access
67
Green Next Gen Notebooks
MacBook Earth, Fire and Water
66
Solar Powered Cell Phones
Eco Moto?
65
Solar Powered Hearing Aid From Africa
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Ballooning Solar Planes
Daphnis Fournier’s Jet Concept is Designed to Clean Up the Skies
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Solar Powered Air Conditioning
62
Solar Electric Cars
The Sun-Powered Minilux Leisure Car
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Solar Powered Trash Cans
The 'Big Belly' Compacts Garbage Using Sun Energy
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Solar Powered Charms
StrapYa for Mobile Phones
59
Solar Powered Hovercrafts
The 'Airflow' Hovercraft is the Future Transportation for Helsinki
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Solar Powered Computer Mouse
Sole Mio Is First Of Its Kind
57
Sleek Eco Music Players
The Portable Solar Powered Speaker Pumps Tunes Without the Need for a Plug
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Solar Powered Party Boats
The Float Concept is the Greenest Way to Cruise the Blue Seas
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Green Cellular Chargers
The Pottery Barn Teen 'Solar Powered Battery Pack' is Eco-Friendly
54
Super Batteries
666 Day Charge on I-Coloured Mobile ZJ268
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Solar Panel Necklaces
The Eco-Friendly Lux by Mae Yokoyama Emits Light at Night
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Solar-Powered Bus Stops
Johann Paquelier's Transit Design Lights Up at Night
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Solar LED Capsules
'Capsuli' Spreads Eco-Friendly Light In Case Of Emergency
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Solar Powered BBQ
The Helios Grill
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Solar Powered Linux Computer
Aleutia E1 Runs on 8 Watts of Power
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Solar Powered Phone
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Solar Powered Bikes
The Sun-Fueled MC 2 Motorcycle by Keegan McClain
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Futuristic Sightseeing Vehicles
OEX_B is an Innovative Auto Solution
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Solar Powered Tree Chargers
The Photonsynthese
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Dimpled Solar Cruisers
The Hexa Concept Car Cuts Through the Air Like a Golf Ball
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Solar Powered Loungers
The Tech Chair
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Eco-Friendly Feline Toys
The Solar Powered Cat Tantalizer Automatically Plays with a Kitty
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Glowing LED Wallpaper
The Ingo Maurer & Architects Paper Designs are Futuristic
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Solar Powered Communities
Green Street Technology
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Solar Powered Alarm Clocks
Green Clock Needs Charging Once A Year
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Solar Powered Yachts
Tartaruga Runs on Photovoltaic Panels
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Eco-Friendly Toy Homes
Solar Powered Bamboo Dollhouse Pleases Children and Saves Planet
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Teenie Tiny Solar Powered Cars
The Mini Solar Racer
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Solar Powered Ferris Wheels
New Santa Monica Pier Wheel
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Text Message Wrist Bands
The Wristlet Concept
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Flower Powered Public Seating
Je Sung Park Creates Solar Powered Petal Bench That Closes at Night
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Solar Powered Messenger Bags
The Voltaic Generator Looks Surprisingly Ungeeky
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Geco Window Washer
Solar Powered Gadget Helps with Chores
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Quirky Solar Balcony Lights
Bird-Legged Glowing Globes Are Eco-Friendly Eccentricity
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Solar Powered Arcade Game
Soccermania
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Neon Eco Gizmos
Solar Powered Surge iPod Touch Recharger Loves the Earth
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Mini Eco Chargers
Solar Charger Keyring
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Solar-Powered Highways
Oregon's Renewable Energy Project
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Solar Powered Patios
Umbrella Glows for 8 Hours
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Eco Terrain Two Wheelers
The Dual Pod Transport Vehicle is Solar Powered
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Silver Surfer Solar Cars
The SPV from Omer Sagiv is Eco-Friendly and Covered in Chrome
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Sun Replicating Installations
Michael Jantzen's 'Solar Eclipse Pavilion' Aims to Bring Excitement
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Solar Powered Cemeteries
Spanish Graves Against Global Warming
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Solar Powered Spy Blimps
ISIS Military Recon Platform Watches More Than Football
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Solar Powered Rental Cars
The Daimler car2go Program Lets Users Test Drive the Smart Fortwo
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Eco-Powered Advertising
The Opalio Powerbanner is an Innovative Medium
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Radiant Plant Pots
These Solar-Powered Planters Brighten Up Your Garden
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Hi-Tech Lifesavers
The Radio-Controlled Life Buoy Seeks Out Swimmers for a Safe Rescue
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Solar-Powered Lawnmowers
The Sunwhisper/24 Runs on Silent Sun
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Solar Powered Art
PowerSEED by UeBERSEE
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Informational Stoplights
The Droplet Traffic Light Keeps Us Up-to-Date While Waiting
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Solar Powered Smartphones
NTT Docomo Reveals Sun-Charged, Waterproof Mobile
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Sun-Charged Door Lights
The Solar Powered Keyhole Illumination Light Makes Coming Home Safe
10
Mean Green Music Chargers
The Solar-Powered iPod Speaker is Ideal for Outdoor Parties
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Sun-Charging Computers
Stay Eco-Friendly while Working with the Samsung Solar Powered Netbook
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Swanky Solar Keyboards
K750 Wireless Solar Powered Keyboard is a Stylish Way to Save Energy
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Solar Powered Fridges
Using the Power of the Sun to Keep Things Chilled
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Solar Car Kits
Boost Your Prius Fuel Economy by Hooking Up Solar Energy Modules
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Sun-Harnessing Skeleton Dolls
The Jack Skellington Solar Powered Bobble Head Nods in the Light
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Solar Powered Racetracks
Pocono Raceway is World's Largest Sun-Run Sports Stadium
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Auto-Darkening Fabrication Headgear
The Solar-Powered Welding Helmet Shields Eyes Automatically
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Solar Powered Bibles
The 'Faith Comes by Hearing' Earthquake Aid is Not as Good as Food
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Sun-Powered View Screens
Philips Conceptualizes a Solar Powered OLED Sunroof
Related Ideas
Solar Energy-Capturing Tents
The Jackery LightTent-AIR Has its Own Eco Energy System
Solar-Ready Portable Power Banks
The GoSun Power 266 Has a Highly Mobile Design
Power-Capturing Backpacks
The COOPH HelioFlex Has a Modular Construction and Charges Devices
Personal Air Conditioners
The Silen Cicada is Designed to Cool Users Down During Hot Weather
Origami Travel Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Offers Tech for Powering Farther Off the Grid
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Solar-Powered Curtain Controllers
The SwitchBot Curtain 3 Self-Charges in Low Light Conditions
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
Long-Lasting Portable Power Stations
The Growatt VITA 550 Fully Charges via Solar in 2.5-Hours
Dual-Camera Security Solutions
The eufy SoloCam S340 Has a Solar-Powered Design
Glowing Power-Free Lamp Designs
The 'NISSHOKU' Lamp is Cordless Yet Battery-Free
Powerful Solar Generators
The Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus is Versatile and Trustworthy
Rotating Solar-Powered Benches
'A Solar-Powered Bench That Spins Ever So Slowly' is Interactive
Illuminated Mirror Power Banks
The Conceptual 'Mica' Power Bank Has a Multifunctional Design
Solar-Powered Smartwatches
This Smartwatch Doesn't Require Battery Charging With Adequate Sunlight
Nature-Inspired Solar Panel Trees
New World Wind Develops the Aeroleaf Hybrid Technology
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Light-Up Kidswear
Go-Glow by PatPat Features Fabric-Illuminating Technology
Energy-Producing Furniture Designs
The yA-18 STOOL by Beomseok Chae Features Solar Panels
Immersive Solar-Powered Installations
Marjan van Aubel & Lexus Unveil the 8 Minutes and 20 Seconds
Wireless Solar-Powered Lights
Lund University Students Explore the Benefits of Solar Power
Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats
The GoSun Elcat Solar Electric Boat Has a 1.3kWh Motor
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The Stil Water Purifier Leverages the Sun's Energy
Power-Providing Smartphone Stands
The 'Solove' Power Bank Maximizes Mobility Productivity
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Rolling Technology Chargers
The 'Simple' Freestyle Wireless Charger Handles All Devices
Chic Solar-Powered Timepieces
The NIXON Time Teller Solar Watch Comes in Four Color Options
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Scalable Eco Energy Systems
The ALLPOWERS R3500 Smart Energy Kit Reduces Electricity Costs
Campsite Illumination Accessories
Luci Solar Site Lights Come in Sets of Six with ABS Stakes
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
The Levante Origami Solar Panel is 50% Lighter Than Alternatives
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The 'Stil' Water Purifier by Hans Ramzan is Sustainable
Regenerative Cycling Equipment
The Conceptual 'Energy Keeper' by Sasha Torgova is Eco-Friendly
Alternative Energy Illuminators
The IKEA x Little Sun 'SAMMANLÄNKAD' Collection is Elegant
Vintage-Inspired Power Banks
The Barebones Living Power Bank Has a 10,000mAh Capacity
Fast-Charging EV Batteries
EC Power Group Created a Prototype Battery that Charges in 10 Minutes
Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes
Solar Scooters' 'E-Clipse 2' Has Free Charging via Solar Power
Sensual Summer Fragrances
Phlur Solar Power Captures the Scent of Salty, Sunkissed Skin
Furniture-Like Solar Panels
The ES 30W Solar Panel Captures Power and Works as a Table
Eco-Friendly Bio-Composite Roof Tiles
Studio SKLIM's Lo-Hi Tech Project with Solar Paneling
Solar Powered Wireless Speakers
Urbanista Designs the New Waterproof Malibu Speakers
Solar Panel-Paired Rooftop Tents
The Jackery Solar Generator for Rooftop Tent is at CES 2024
Inaugural Tech Power Stations
The DJI Power Stations Come in Two Models
Sustainably Designed Timepieces
The Majestik Solar Watch Passively Captures Energy
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Intergalactic-Themed Furnishings
Djivan Schapira Presents the New Solar Sailor Collection
Electric Solar-Powered Campers
Lightship designs the L1 Trailer with Futuristic Elements
Battery-Powered Outdoor Appliances
The BLUETTI SwapSolar Ecosystem Features Three Products
Balcony-Ready Solar Power Systems
This EcoFlow PowerStream System Generates Ample Energy
Recycled Plastic Technology Hubs
The Zens 4-in-1 Modular Wireless Charger is Conveniently Designed
Modular Solar-Chargeable Power Banks
The 'Veryeah' Power Solution is Expandable and Sustainable
Sizable Solar Panel Pavilions
V8 Architects & Marjan Van Aubel Studio Build an Installation
Solar-Powered GPS Navigators
The Garmin eTrex Solar Has a Compact, Handheld Construction
Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems
The SolarBotanic Energy Tree Works in Public or Private Spaces
Direct-to-Consumer Hydropanels
Source Global Seeks to Answer Impending Resource Depletion
Solar-Ready Home Energy Systems
The BLUETTI EP900 Supports Indoor and Outdoor Installation
Portable Solar Generator Systems
The Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro Has a Quick-Charging Build
Solar-Powered Electric Boats
This Boat's Batteries are Powered With the Help Of Solar Panels
Wireless Automotive Charging Solutions
'ONE POINTECH' Creates Wireless Chargers for Micro Mobility
EV-Class Battery Power Stations
The Anker Solix C1000 Has a 1,056Wh Capacity
Camp-Friendly Power Banks
BioLite's Charge 40 Pd Power Bank Boasts Flexible and Faster Charging
Ultra-Thin Solar Panel Coatings
Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics Develop a Coating
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Outdoor Lifestyle Power Stations
The Growatt INFINITY 1300 Has a 1,382Wh Capacity
Functional Bidirectional Chargers
SolarEdge Debuts a New Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charger
Solar-Powered City Cars
Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation
Energy-Hauling Battery Tankers
This Japanese Tanker Can Transport Surplus Renewable Energy
Projector-Equipped Wireless Chargers
The 'SILO' Wireless Charger Concept is Multifunctional
Continuous Energy Capture Systems
This Soleolico 3D-Printed Wind Turbine Works Around the Clock
Folding Solar Power Panels
The 'DEXPOLE' Solar Power Bank Has a 24,000mAh Capacity
Innovative Solar Movement Watches
TAG Heuer Releases the Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph
Solar Rainwater-Storing Roofs
Researchers in the Netherlands are Developing 'Blue-Green Roofs'
Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats
The Vollebak Solar Charged Hat Glows for Greater Safety
Off-Grid Solar-Powered Generators
The Jackery 1500 Solar Generator Pro Offers Sustainable Energy
Exceptionally Efficient Solar Cells
These Saudi-Made Solar Cells Use Groundbreaking Materials
Riproaring Portable Power Stations
This Power Station Offers Exceptionally Speedy Charging
Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches
Exoskeleton Watch Powered by an Autonomous Solar Movement
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Sporty Solar Watch Designs
Diesel Recently Launched Its First Solar Watch Line
Low-Cost Battery Alternatives
MIT Scientists Develop Efficient Energy Storage System
App-Connected Power Stations
The Flexsolar FP100 Portable Power Station Weighs in at 18.7-Pounds
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Futuristic Fusion Power Plants
This Power Plant Will Efficiently Contribute to the Electrical Grid
Eco-Friendly Adventurer Headlamps
The Coleman PEAK1 Headlamp Supports Solar Charging
User-Friendly Solar Panels
Kunal Girotra Introduces the Sustainable Lunar Energy System
Modular Solar Battery Systems
Anker Unveils the New Solix Home Energy Storage System
Car Color-Changing Technology
BMW Conceptualizes Car Color-Changing Technology
Sun-Mimicking Smart Fridges
Defy's NatureLight Technology Extends the Shelf Life of Stored Food
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Hyper-Efficient Thermal Batteries
These Carbon Batteries Can Store & Transmit Clean Energy
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Develops a New Foldable and Portable Solar Panel
Connected Compact Power Stations
The Yoshino Power B330 SST Solid-State Power Station is Compact
Sleek Solar-Powered Headphones
The New adidas RPT-02 SOL Headphones are Powered by Sunlight
Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts
The Falcon Horizon by Laszlo Nemeth Runs on Solar Power
Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps
The New Sunne Lamp by Sunne is Powered by Solar Energy
Capacious Off-Grid Power Stations
The Oukitel P2001 Has a 2,000Wh Capacity for Power Anywhere
Versatile Heating Blankets
SweetNight Launched Its Latest Wearable Blanket with Heating Element
Disaster-Prepared Electric Vans
Japanese Automaker HW Electro Unveils a Solar-Powered Electric Van
Battery-Ready E-Boilers
The BOLT Electric Boiler is Revolutionizing Home Heating and Hot Water
Alternative Copper Solar Panels
SunDrive is Creating Solar Panels with No Silver Included
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
E-Bike Charging Partnerships
BikeFlex Partnered with Solarcycle on Renewable Bike Charging
Solar Charging Security Cameras
eufy Security Unveils Its New Versatile and Compact SoloCam
Aquatic Clean Energy Generators
Achelous Developed a Float that Generates Clean Energy from Rivers
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems
The 'Vitovolt 300' Can Power Homes, Buildings, Vehicles and More
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Solar-Powered Bike Deliveries
IKEA Rolls Out Deliveries in the Netherlands with the SunRider
3D Solar Panel Modules
The TIPA Design is Made with a Chamber of Mirrors to Maximize Energy
Flexible Solar Film Energy
Heliatek and Solar Cloth Design the New HeliaFilm Panel
Powerful All-Electric Solar Trailers
Living Vehicle Designs the 2024 HD Trailer on Solar Power
Floating Solar Power Plants
This French Power Plant Will Deliver Clean Energy to 2,000 Homes
Excess Solar Energy Transitions
Tesla Launches the New Charge on Solar Electric Feature
Rotating Solar Powered Benches
ENESS Launches a Spinning Whimsical Bench Installation
Color-Changing Smart Fabrics
Researchers at UoW in Ontario Develop a Smart Material
Crank-Powered Wireless Peripherals
Lenovo's Latest Mouse and Keyboard are Powered by a Crank
Lunar Material-Based Solar Cells
Blue Origin Creates Solar Cells that are Made from Lunar Dust
Wireless Charging Solutions
Freepower Turns Any Surface into a Charging Station
Efficient Virtual Power Plants
These Battery-Swap Stations Are Contributing to the Electrical Grid
Sustainable Cold Shipping Systems
The Carrier Transicold Solar Charging Systems are Efficient
Low-Heat Battery Power Stations
The 70mai Tera 1000 Has an Aluminum Heatsink
Sunlight-Reflecting Paints
Stanford University Researchers Develop an Innovative Color Paint
Next-Gen Solar-Powered Headphones
Urbanista Los Angeles Over-Ear Headphones Have Powerfoyle
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
Solar Panel Angle Calculators
The Solar Angle Calculator Shows the Optimal Position
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
Electrically Powered Bicycle Campers
Felvobike Technology Designs the Electric GoLo GoCamp
Swiveling Technology Chargers
The Chic&Techie 'Tarot' Charger Offers 30W of Power
Heritage Building-Blending Solar Panels
Dyaqua Designs the New Invisible Solar Panels
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Squid-Inspired Smart Windows
The University of Toronto Develops a Liquid-Filled Panel
Solar-Powered Heated Seats
The GoSun Solar Seat Offers Warmth on Cold Days
Futuristic Wave Energy Plants
This Plant Can Harness Marine Energy to Produce Green Hydrogen
Solar-Powered Vineyard Buildings
This Vineyard's Visitor Center Will Benefit From Solar Arrays