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NEC Develops 0.3mm Thick Organic Battery
Wouldn’t it be fun and eco friendly if your iPhone was thinner and lighter and its battery could last weeks or even months instead of just a day? With the invention of organic batteries, that far away dream may just be possible. Organic batteries are the ‘in-thing’ in the area of battery research at the [...]
The Power Dock Solar iDevice Charger by A-Solar
If you have been looking for a solar charger for all of your Apple iDevices, look no further. The Power Dock by A-Solar could be the answer. The solar Power Dock packs in a 6000mAh battery, which can provide enough juice to charge a pair of iPhones. Though having a small footprint, the charger can [...]
This Week’s Biggest Solar Projects
Two major companies are taking advantage of solar energy as major projects are being unveiled this week. Take a look at the week’s largest solar power projects: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona just celebrated a whopping 16,000 solar panel installation in their massive airport. Because Phoenix, Arizona benefits from roughly 310 days of [...]
Apple’s North Carolina Solar Array $AAPL
Apple recently announced that it is constructing what is billed to be the United States’ biggest end user owned solar array, which will have the capacity of producing renewable energy worth 42 million kilowatt hours every year. Apple’s initiative will greatly benefit its billion dollar data center situated in Maiden, North Carolina. The news isn’t [...]
The Aqua Tek S Solar iPhone Charger
If you have an iPhone, this is just the thing for you. Aptly named, the Aqua Tek S, the device is the first waterproof, solar charging case for your iPhone. The iPhone case is best suited for individuals having a rugged lifestyle. It is designed to protect the iPhone from falls, drops, and accidental spills. [...]
Analyst Calls Tesla the “Apple of Autos” $TSLA $AAPL
Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) picked up some positive news today after it was announced that analyst Jesse Pichel from Jefferies initiative coverage with a $35 price target. Calling Tesla the “Apple of autos,” Pichel notes that Tesla’s strategy is based on a combination of technology, performance, unconventional marketing and a “cool factor.” Pichel also commented on [...]
The 7 Coolest Products Made from Old Apple Computers $AAPL
If you are thinking of some good way to get rid of your Apple computer that has become obsolete, there is nothing better than recycling it to create something unique and useful. If you happen to be an Apple fanboy, you just don’t need to throw away your old iMac or PowerBook into the trash [...]
The iNature Bio-Degradable iPhone Case $AAPL
Italian firms Med Computer and Biomood have created biodegradable cases for Apple iPhone, the iNature. It was demonstrated at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. The iNature cases will decompose about 90 percent in soil in 180 days after you throw away them. They are made from a native Italian bio-plastic, called the Apinat. The material [...]
How Apple will Integrate Clean Energy into Future iDevices $AAPL
Like many consumer electronics companies, Apple too has come under flak for its use of non-recyclable materials and toxic chemicals. But, like those other companies, it has striven to earn itself some green points by altering its use of such materials. Its MacBook Pro now uses LED backlit LCD displays that are mercury-free wiht arsenic-free [...]
Solar iPhone Coming? Foxconn Enters Chinese Solar Industry
At a time when solar manufacturers around the world are reeling from overproduction, low prices and narrowing margins, there’s a new entry in the field. Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group, which is the largest contract manufacturer of electronics, including the iPhone, is building a solar panel plant in China. After lowering solar cell prices a historic 62% [...]
SolarChecker: One of the Best Solar Apps for the iPhone
There are an increasing number of fun, easy to use tools that make going solar easier and easier. If you own a smartphone, today’s app market provides many opportunities for you to do a solar audit at home. One of the best apps is SolarChecker for the iPhone. Recently made available to the public for [...]
Will Apple’s New Spaceship Campus Have the Biggest Solar Array in U.S?
Apple unveiled its plans yesterday for its new striking headquarters campus in Cupertino, California. “I want to leave a signature campus that expresses the values of the company for generations,” Steve Jobs told his biographer Walter Isaacson. The spectular spaceship design is a 175-acre circular structure, with a footprint larger than the Pentagon. Its four stories high with glass circular [...]