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List of Solar Powered Things

Most people think about solar panels on a house or RV when it comes to something powered by the sun. However, there are plenty of other solar-powered things that can also help you conserve energy and save money on an electric bill. Whether you are looking for a solar-power item to use indoor or outdoor, the market offers an alternative to traditional electric-powered products.
  1. Computer Technology

    • Computer keyboards and mice are forever changing. Manufactures used to make only keyboards and mice that connected directly to the computer. Then, manufacturers created wireless technology that simply uses batteries. However, some manufacturers have invested time to develop keyboards and mice powered by the sun or a desk lamp. A manufacturer that currently has a solar-powered keyboard and mouse on the market is Logitech.

    Outdoor Lights

    • People can light their home throughout the night with outdoor solar-powered lights. Solar rope lights help illuminate walkways, trees, driveways or anyplace that needs light. A solar globe can light up a pond or garden by floating in the water or via an attached stake to insert in the ground. Lanterns powered by the sun's rays can also light up a house's exterior. Motion lights powered by solar energy help homeowners add extra security to a home while supplying lights to a dark home or deterring potential intruders.

    Heating Systems

    • Manufacturers developed a variety of heating system that help areas around the home. People can find double-hung window solar-powered air heaters that warm a room in the house. If you do not want to swim in a cold pool, a solar-powered pool heater can raise the temperature of your swimming pool. In addition, some home improvement stores carry solar-powered heating to heat the entire inside of the house.

    Fans or Ventilators

    • A solar-powered ventilator helps reduce condensation in RVs, greenhouses and trailers. A solar attic fan offers fresh air to a stuffy attics and pushes hot air out of the attic to keep your it from overheating.