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Chest fridge

Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:26 +0000

Using vertical doors in refrigeration devices is an act against the Nature of Cold Air. Understanding and cooperating with Nature rather than acting against it leads to much better efficiency.

Tags: #appliances #fridges #home #power #solar

What's more efficient: Growing corn for energy or solar?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:38:09 +0000

In fact, it would require about 31 hectares of corn ethanol to produce the same amount of energy generated by one hectare of land covered in solar panels.

Tags: #agriculture #corn #energy #farming #solar

Meraki Releases World’s First Solar-Powered WiFi Device : CleanTechnica

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:04:18 +0000

"Yesterday, wireless networking provider Meraki started shipping the world’s first solar-powered WiFi mesh device. Meraki’s groundbreaking energy-independent device is powered by a single solar panel and solar-charged battery. Since the unit requires no grid-derived energy, it can be set up in areas lacking power suppliesWith a price range of $848 to $1,497, Meraki’s set-up isn’t exactly cheap. It is, however, cheaper than most other outdoor wireless network installations. The most expensive item in outdoor wireless networks is often the electrical cabling installation— a step that isn’t necessary for the Meraki unit since it uses a solar-powered battery."

Tags: #internet #meraki #networking #solar #wifi

Boulder Gets Solar-Powered Wi-Fi

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 11:25:33 +0000

"While he was roasting in the desert, he thought, ‘If I only had a solar panel.’"

Tags: #hardware #solar #wifi