Since green energy is on the rise, many gadgets, cars, homes are using renewable source of energy. By using the green energy we can reduce the carbon emission and cost of consumption. Green energy is the future energy to cut costs and tackle energy shortage.
Mostly solar energy is used in gadgets as it is easy to fix the solar panel for tapping the energy. Though green gadget evolution is in early stage it will take over the world in few decades. Let us see five top green gadgets available in the market.
1. AUO Solar laptop
AU Optronics is a leading manufacturer of solar modules and panels in japan. They introduced a solar Powered touch keyboard for laptops. It is a 14 inch iPad like touch pad. The solar panel is placed outside the lid and in keyboard. This also makes typing easy and fast. The keyboard solar panel will use both sunlight and electric light to produce power and also it reduces 20 percent of the power consumption than other laptops. We need not worry to use the laptop outside, as solar panels will absorb the energy, so no need to look out for a socket. It was launched by AUO in Japan last year.
2. Jetyo Solar camcorder
Jetyo offers a HD solar powered camcorder. It comes with a 3 inch display, white LED light function, dual solar panels for battery charging, built in microphone and much more. Panels are placed on the flip-up lid and on the back of the display housing. These two panels will power four rechargeable AA batteries. Its only drawback is that it takes more time to charge. It allows 8x digital zoom and video recording at 720P, 1280×720 resolution, 30fps. It supports up to 32 GB memory card and supported video formats are HDMI and TV output. It comes with a price tag of $130 with a 4 GB memory card.
3. Logitech Wireless solar keyboard K750
Logitech launched a solar powered wireless keyboard last year. This is the most advanced wireless keyboard which makes typing easy and faster. It can be powered by electric light or solar light and it is made from recycled materials. It comes with an advanced 2.4 GHz wireless system, so we can use this from anywhere in the room without interruption. Logitech Solar App will tell about the battery level and it can be connected very easily by just plugging the USB wireless receiver. Size of this keyboard is 1/3 -inch thick, so it’s easy to carry and comfortable to use.
4. Etón Soulra solar powered sound system for iPod and iPhone
This sound system from Eton is used for iPhone and iPod. iPhone and iPod can be fixed in the hand held speaker. It is charged by the solar panels and it also charges the iPhone and iPod. It consists of a rechargeable lithium ion battery with a battery indicator. It has a high efficiency solar panel, so the battery withstands for more time. The solar panel is fixed at the back and it is lifted upward toward the light to charge. It is water and shock resistant and easy to carry so we can use this in outdoors like beach, during trips or camps, in boat or car or bike. Price of this device is $ 150.
5. Econova LED TV with solar remote
Philips introduced a Green TV with lot of ecofriendly features. It is the first green TV to be launched in Europe. It consumes less power (60% lesser than other LED TVs), made from recycled materials and uses solar powered remote. It is a 42 inch TV with a latest LED technology to produce more clear and high quality picture. Once it is switched off it consumes 0 watt and in eco mode only 40 W. Solar panel is powered by sunlight and by artificial light, so no need to replace or throw the batteries. Cost of this truly ecofriendly TV is $1,880 and it’s available only in Europe.
