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5 Great Solar Gifts, 12/18/15

Have Yourself A Green And Solar Christmas
(Sung to the tune of
“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”)

Day 4 of my 5 Days of Tech Gifts is all about harnessing the power of the sun. I love all of my solar gadgets. They’ve saved me when storms have taken down power lines and they save on my electric bill. A win-win and a great gift idea.

Solio Bolt Battery Pack + Solar Charger

Another great Solio solar battery at a slightly lower price point than the Classic2 (also available in my store). This charger isn’t just for the iPhone. It’ll charge thousands of USB devices.($61.75)
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Goal Zero Yeti 400 Solar Generator Kit w/Nomad 20 Solar Panel

We bought the Goal Zero generator after Hurricane Sandy. I’m not a fan of (and a bit afraid of) those noisy gas-guzzling generators. This generator silently captures the sun to keep your major appliances up and running until the power is restored. We also use it to power a projector and speakers for outdoor movies. Fun! ($608.99)
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Voltaic Systems 6W “OffGrid” 1029-C Solar Backpack

Carry your energy on your back. Voltaic’s solar backpack is designed to power and charge thousands of devices including tablets, digital cameras, and smartphones. ($199)
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Epica Solar Hand Crank Radio, Flashlight & Cell Phone Charger

You power this radio any one of 3 ways – hand crank, solar, or USB connection. It also has a flashlight and you can charge your cell phone with it. If only it could do my laundry…($30.95)
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Eton Rugged Rukus Solar-powered Speaker

Great for outdoor music lovers. This blue tooth ready speaker can keep your smartphone charged while it streaming your music. ($47.99)
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Don’t forget to sit back in a sunny spot and read a good book…

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