New Solar Balloon Creates 400 Times More Energy Than The Average Solar Cell

There are many new forms of alternative energy but maybe none as interesting as the Cool Earth Solar "Balloon." The concept behind this design is that they create an "inflatable plastic thin-film balloon (solar concentrator) that, upon inflation, focuses sunlight onto a... more

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Rated by oilpitstop on May 06 2009, 3:16pm

creates energy...the kids would love to bounce the thing (my idea for when it's no longer usable)...and best of all super-cheap!
Reviewed by largeGROUCH on Mar 14 2009, 5:33pm

New Solar Balloon Creates 400 Times More Energy Than The Average Solar Cell from the page: "...There are many new forms of alternative energy but maybe none as interesting as the Cool Earth Solar "Balloon." The concept behind this design is that they create an "inflatable plastic thin-film balloon (solar concentrator) that, upon inflation, focuses sunlight onto a photovoltaic cell held at its focal point..." CLICK THE PICTURE TO CONTINUE
Reviewed by pataysiete on Mar 13 2009, 12:29am

wow CA really seems to have lots of solar power experiments going on. But to make this out of plastic is great the lesser cost is much needed in that industry.
Rated by tonihintikka on Mar 10 2009, 9:58pm

It's good that they searching solar energy, cause sun is our biggest energy source.
Rated by findability on Feb 02 2009, 9:42pm

Yes, very interesting and innovative. Thanks a lot for the post.
Reviewed by jaytee699 on Jan 26 2009, 11:46pm

Very interesting, though I hope this balloon remains on the ground. Ugly skyline, blinding to passers-by, and what about birds?
Reviewed by funicostudios on Jan 23 2009, 9:00am

Innovative thinking will save the world.
Reviewed by naturmamma on Dec 15 2008, 9:59am

Just fine!

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