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Friday, February 29, 2008

solar patio umbrella

If you’ve ever sat on your darkened, post-party patio, fumbling in the dark for that last goblet of sangria, you might want to consider investing in this outdoor accessory. This 9′ umbrella has a solar panel that screws into the top to power 8 hub mounted LED’s and 18 LED’s mounted on the umbrella’s ribs. You can turn on the the hub-lights, or the rib-lights, or both. The lights and rechargeable battery are replaceable. Charges in 6 to 8 hours of sunlight, no electrical cords needed.

$99 @ lowes.com

There are 2 comments.

Steve Lavey Mar 28, 2008

I love the solar umbrella idea. I also love the idea of a sustainable house where I am not paying a local utility for massive amounts of energy being hogged by my house. I think I have found a cool supplier in Enertia. Check it out here
rd Mar 28, 2008

Hey Steve:
We posted on the Enertia home a while back. I’m shocked that your Enertia link goes back to your blog…nice touch.