Apr 09
We may not yet have achieved our Jetsons utopia, but advancements in robotics have happened at a clipped rate over the years, and slowly robotic devices have worked their way … Continue reading
Jan 21
A lot of research is being carried out around the world using carbon nanotubes for various needs. Recently a group of researchers at MIT has been using hot carbon nanotubes … Continue reading
Jan 14
Batteries are a distraction: the best way to store excess solar energy for nighttime use is using it to create “solar fuels” that rely on energy-dense chemistry, one research team … Continue reading
Oct 25
The word is spreading here near the end of 2013: USB is over, if you want it. USB PD (Power Delivery) is set to be the new standard for the next generation, working with standard specifications set to start taking effect as early as 2014. This technology may very well change the way we power […]
Sep 30
Though they’ve made clear that the decision to sell solar panels to the masses on a market-by-market basis, the results are already clear: IKEA is aiming to make solar energy mainstream. If there’s one company that can take this green push to the market in a way that’s not-quite-cheap but certainly not overpriced, it’s IKEA. […]
Sep 25
The teams behind the world’s previous record-holding solar cell for efficiency, which was unveiled back in May, has trumped its own achievement, announcing that they’ve boosted that cell’s efficiency even higher to 44.7-percent. The latest solar cell works by utilizing four solar subcells, allowing it to achieve nearly a 50-percent efficiency rate, and was developed […]
May 21
There’s are a variety of alternative sources of energy out there that break away from the traditional, environment-dampening methods used, some of them better tailored to certain locations than others. Solar power is one such source, and Australia is a prime location for such technology, offering many bright and sunny days. One of the biggest
Apr 29
Space is a dangerous world. Debris is flying around everywhere, including small space rocks (read: bits of asteroid or meteoroid), which means that the International Space Station is constantly prone to getting hit by these small objects, and when you’re traveling at 4.8 miles per second, even small objects can have a big impact. ISS Commander Chris Hadfield tweeted a photo of a hole in the one of the solar panels where a space rock ripped through.
Few details are known at this point, but Hadfield referred to the damage on the solar panel as a “bullet hole,” and said that he was “glad it missed the hull.” We’re not sure exactly what would happen if a small rock like that collided with the ISS hull, but judging from Hadfield’s sigh of relief, nothing good would come out of it.
We’re guessing that the hole didn’t cause too much severe damage to the solar panel, or else the ISS would be in deep trouble. We’re not sure how large the small hole is, but it doesn’t look big at all — merely a small speck compared to the sheer size of the solar panels on the station.
Of course, this isn’t the first time that Hadfield has talked about small meteoroids hitting the ISS. He hosted a Reddit AmA back in February where he discussed “micro-meteorites would sometimes hit the hull and make a loud “ping” noise, which leaves dents on the outside of the station. However, Hadfield notes that a larger piece of rock could come along and cause greater damage.
Space rock rips through ISS solar panel, gives hull a miss is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Apr 22
Ecology Online & System Talks – Nano Hatsudensho Set – High output 40W solar panel and large capacity rechargeable battery power set
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“Nano Hatsudensho Set” (Hatsudensho means electric power plant in Japanese) jointly-developed by Ecology Online and System Talks allows you to generate solar power easily in a small space such as your balcony or garden. It is sold in sets with a 3.5kg compact solar panel and a 2.6kg rechargeable battery for 58,000 yen.
The solar panel is 40W high output. Since single crystal solar cells are used, it’s capable of generating power even in a cloudy day. 75,000mAh lithium polymer battery built-in rechargeable battery can be used to to charge anything and can fully charge 4 mobile phones 17 times. This would be a very helpful in the event of a disaster or blackout. Of course, by using them as sets in daily life, it will make your life more economical and eco-friendly.
Ecology Online designed the product, System Talks manufactures it, and Social Ecology Institute is in charge of sales of “Nano Hatsudensho Set”.
Apr 12
“Nohohon Hana” is now on sale from Takara Tomy Arts’ “Nohohon Zoku” series that has just turned 10 years old.
“Nohohon Hana” is a flower-looking toy that slowly swings when the light shines on it – powered by a solar panel. It is said that the flowers give a relaxing feeling to its owners.
As of 2012, “Nohohon Zoku” series was being sold in 30 countries.
In the past, Famous characters model like Disney characters, Hello Kitty, and Snoopy were sold. Now the latest model is a flower model in “Sweet mint blue” color.
The price is 1,890 yen. The attached pictures show various colors and models sold over the past 10 years.
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