The Hydroleaf is a cool solar invention developed by Mostafa Bonaka which uses solar panels to provide shelter and purified water. Perfect for regions like his native Iran, Bonaka developed the Hydroleaf as a transit-style shelter that uses solar panels to provide shade, as well as generate electricity to power safety lighting at night and [...]
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Yesterday, I read about an innovative idea that combines flexible solar cells with rechargeable batteries. The result: solar rechargeable batteries. I loved the general idea, particularly as it gives you the option of recharging for free (and just about anywhere). Still, I have some comments and tweaks to suggest in this review. The basic concept [...]