The Solatube is a great way to bring natural light into a room, in a totally eco friendly manner. They work thanks to LITD:

Solatubes innovative technology makes it possible to capture a maximum amount of sunlight. The Light Intercepting Transfer Device (LITD®) increases the surface area available to intercept direction sunlight no in the direct path of the tube opening, then transfers the light down the tubing. The result is increased light input and increased light output. The Spectralight(R_ Infinity proprietary super-reflective tubing has the highest reflectivity in the world for the brightest purest light. It provides near-perfect color rendition. The Raybender® Technology intercepts light that is not in the direct path of the tube and redirects it down the tube at a steeper angle, minimizing reflection loses

Available from the Enviromental Home Center, with prices starting at $300. [Found via Crib Candy]

I’ve written about a few solar powered gadgets, motion sensing gadgets and security/spy cameras in the past, however here’s an amazing gadget which combines all three technologies! This security camera not only powers itself from the sun, it also can be programmed to record or alert you when it detects something moving!

When motion is detected, the camera’s PIR motion sensor immediately begins transmitting video and audio to the receiver. When the receiver receives the transmission it beeps twice then begins flashing an LED light for one minute so you will know when to watch what’s happening.
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If you ever wanted an easy way to charge your mobile phone or any other device which can be charged via USB such as many MP3 players or iPods this gadget could be for you. The Scotty Phone and USB Solar Charger is a small and compact solar panel which you can easily plug your gadgets into to charge them even when you’re miles away from civilization.
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This is another funny solar powered gadget that might be slightly odd-looking to wear. The Solar Visor AM/FM Speaker Radio features a fully functional AM/FM radio and speaker all powered by the attached solar panel.

The visor has a built in solar panel which can gather up all the sun that would have been blinding you if you hadn’t had your trusty visor on. It powers the AM and FM radio which outputs the sound to a powerful speaker on the side so you can share the news, sports, weather or music with everyone around you.
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This gadget would make outdoor activities and games a lot better at night without having to run extension cords across your lawn and tripping people all over the place. The Solar-Powered Flood Light is a powerful floodlight which you can leave outside all day to charge up then use for brilliant light at night.

The light is required to be attached to the included solar panel which has a 14′ long cable so you could put the panel where it would gather the most sun while the light can be put in a more practical area. It’s perfect for mounting on the side of your house so you could attach it to the solar panel on the roof.
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Earlier this year in the UK there was a big palaver about mobile phone masts (or receivers, transmitters, what ever) being “hidden” in the signs of garage forecourts. I don’t think anything came of it, maybe ESSO lost a few pence off the share price though I’m sure they’ve made up for that and then some. A Swiss inventor has come up with a new idea that may make mobile masts a thing of the past… Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re fed up with the pizza delivery guy not being able to find your house this is the gadget solution, the Solar-Powered Lighted House Number.

The gadget charges during the day and then at night your house number is illuminated giving the Pizza guy no excuse for why your pizza is cold, it could also be useful if you ever need a visit from the emergency services too.

Available from GizmoCity for $49.95.

We wrote about solar powered ventilation for the car a little while ago, now it’s the houses turn with the Solarventi: The Green Dehumidifier.

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