Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Energy R Me

I'm geekin' out on all the emerging technology these days; especially the gizmos that are making life healthier for people and the planet. So here goes my Geek List:
  • Seattleites at Clarian Power are putting out a DIY renewable energy Solar and Wind Plug-In unit, called the Sunfish and Jellyfish. Seems fairly simple and safe...oh yeah, and it's pretty affordable, comparably.
  • Finally, the dopest car in the world may soon be a reality. Canadians are making electric vehicles out of "an impact resistant bio-composite material that is made from hemp mats." Ridin' High! (yeah, we all know that hemp doesn't give out the tetrahydracannonball stuff...so why is it still illegal?)
  • Those dang Germans are up to there pesky inventiveness again! Solar Architect Rolf Disch created Heliotrope more than fifteen (15) years ago on the edge of the Black Forest, a bright idea indeed. Heliotrope is a house that is still a big deal because it produces more electricity than it actually uses. And it slowly rotates to maximize the sun's simple rays. Oh, and it's designed with seasons in mind, ya know, feng shui for buildings...read more at that link.
Oh people people, there is so much more. Alas, I must get back to cleaning up the Hypno Vessel and designing more ingenious ways to caffienate the masses. Pics will come soon if I remember to have my camera around...enjoy the final throes of summer.

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