Solar Powered Products That Are Useful Around The Home

The solar industry presently has problems as a solution for reducing home electric bills...

• Rebates and tax credits are being eliminated.
• There are scandals, such as Solyndra declaring bankruptcy just after receiving over $500 million from the Obama administration.
• And China makes solar panels cheaper than they can be made in the U.S.

But there are solar powered gadgets available today at low cost that can be used as alternative energy products around your home.

These devices don't need to be installed, don't need government aide to purchase and don't need financing.

If you're not quite ready for solar panels on your roof but you want to take advantage of the sun, you can still enjoy solar energy savings in other ways.

I'm going to show you some common products that we use around the home that have solar powered alternatives to reduce the cost of using them.

There are many low cost products available today that provide important needs using renewable energy that you never have to pay a penny to use.

Solar products for home use serve well to replace their energy-hogging counterpart for important tasks we need everyday. Such as fans, pumps, and portable rechargers.

There even are solar electric toys. These toys are not only fun for children, but they make unique gifts that are educational as well.

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How often have you had a dead cell phone just when you needed to make that important call? And you have no place to plug it in to charge it.

The Solar Charger will power your cell phone, your MP3 player, your iPod and more. It has a built in lithium-ion rechargeable battery that you can charge simply by leaving it out in the sun, or via a USB port on your computer.

You might want to get one of these for yourself if you travel. But at the price, it makes for a unique gift if you have trouble deciding what to get for someone's birthday or for a holiday gift.

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Okay, so you're one of those people who have an ornamental water feature in their garden.

Did you ever wonder how much you are paying for the electricity to power its pump that's running all day?

Well, never worry about it again with a solar powered pump. This is a complete unit that comes with a solar panel. You can use it for birdbaths or most any small water feature.

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You know you need to keep the temperature under control in your attic to avoid damage to your home.

Attic fans can be costly because they run often throughout the summer and increase your electric bill.

A solar powered attic fan will pay for itself in no time.

Solar attic fans are manufactured to fit square openings, as shown in the top image, or round openings as in the middle image at the right.

There are even versions of solar powered attic fans that mount in your gable as shown in the bottom image.

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Let's not forget the kids. When it comes time to get a birthday give or for some other occasion, give a gift that brings with it an education about solar power. Take a look at some of these nifty little items...

Frightened Grasshopper Kit

This is actually a robot grasshopper. It is solar powered so when it acts frightened, it may just run away. Great as an educational toy that will never be left alone.

6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit

If you can't decide what to give as a gift, this solar kit can become an airboat, a windmill, a puppy or an airplane, actually two different planes. How can you ask for more? It will keep a child busy for a long time.

Solar Powered Car Kit

What kid would not want a car for their birthday? How about a solar powered car? Not only will they get tons of enjoyment out of this, but they get an education about solar power as well. Think about that? The sample at the right is a kit, so a kid gets to use their hands to assemble it, learning to follow easy model assembly too. This toy is educational in so many ways.

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Cooling Fan Baseball Cap

How about a baseball cap that has a cooling fan in it? And, what else, the fan is solar powered! What? Where you expecting to have to change batteries on a hot day? No way! This cap will keep anyone feel cool and maybe avoid a dreaded heat stroke.

Solar Rechargeable Flashlight

You've probably seen those flashlights that use multiple LED bulbs. If you had, you know how bright they are. But did you know that there is a version that is rechargeable by solar energy?

This is a solar powered torch light flashlight with five LED's. Handy to carry around and it makes a great gift too.

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After thinking of what gifts to get for others, it time to consider your own needs too. Here is a solar powered gadget that you'll want to give to yourself. But you can always buy two so you have a gift ready to give for that unexpected occasion.

Solar Powered Car Window Vent

Your car can get hot and running the air conditioner uses gas if you know it or not. So a solar powered car vent will save on fuel. But this window fan also can be left unattended when you park you car out under a blazing hot sun. So it will be cool and comfortable when you return.

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Isn't Technology Wonderful?

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So there you have it. I've given you a glimpse of what is available today using solar power for the home, for your yard, and for your children in a way that won't break the bank.

And you don't have to apply for government rebates for residential installations of solar panels on your roof. I hope this was enjoyable for you to review, and somewhat enlightening to know that solar technology is used in so many ways already.

Copyright © 2011 Glenn Stok