Gadgets Powered by the Sun

We like basking in the glow of the sun, and so do many of these ray-absorbing gizmos and gadgets.

Escalating electric bills and gas prices have sent us in search of alternate sources of energy that won’t take a toll on our planet or our pockets.

 

 

Escalating electric bills and gas prices have sent us in search of alternate sources of energy that won’t take a toll on our planet or our pockets.

 

 

 

 

 

The iSlate is a solar-powered tablet for students in developing countries such as India, especially in areas where electricity is not reliable and computers are not easily accessible.

 

 

 

 

The cylindrical solar-powered refrigerator developed by Emily Cummings, a young British inventor, is used by poverty-stricken Africans to preserve perishable goods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Girasol is a solar-powered coffee maker. Add coffee and water, then let it sit in the sun to brew a nice cup of java.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The LightCap 300 is a solar-powered lantern/water bottle/waterproof container, a multi-functional tool for camping that can store up to 8 hours of light and 1 liter of water.

 

 

 

 

 

The Cobra Solar Digital Camera lets users capture photos at a resolution of 12.0 megapixels, record HD video with a resolution of 720 x 480p, get close-ups with a 4x digital zoom, review footage on a 3” LCD screen, and recharge batteries with its solar panels.

 

 

 

 

 

The Solar-Powered Bluetooth Speakerphone from Cellular Innovations allows users to have hands-free conversations, connect 2 phones at the same time, and charge the battery using both solar and ambient lighting.

 

 

 

 

The Solar-Powered Security Spotlight from Maxsa Innovations is a motion-sensitive lamp that turns on its 14-LED light when activated.

 

 

If you could choose any device in the world, what would you turn into a solar-powered gadget? Share with us in the comments below.