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These two assumptions are enough to juice us up. One: No more need to spend a dime to power those streetlights. Two: Depending on the pole model, and how much light it could get, the Remote Hybrid System (RHS) could gather enough electricity to keep the lights on for a minimum of 13 hours — all night.

Where’s the trick? The combination of two of the most popular renewable energy of the moment, a solar panel built on top of a slick and discrete wind vertical turbine. Two systems, with one working night and day, means double chance to avoid the blackout during the night.


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Ruth – February 9, 2007

Cocolico is a design magazine, with an insane preference for crazy, smart ideas that won’t spoil the environment. Here, you will meet some products, sometimes internationally acclaimed, that could land one day in your home. We also report innovative and environmentally friendly concepts.

Hi here i made a few changes to your spelling just so it flows, beautiful site and wiki! XRuth

Paul – February 9, 2007

This looks quite an interesting site, but so far I haven’t been able to read a single full article!! You get a couple of paragraphs on the front page and it breaks off in mid-sentence. I came on here looking for an article on a wormery that I had heard about, but with no ‘Search’ function it is hopeless. Less flash and more practicality is required!
PS I know this is off-topic, but where else can I address these issues?

Tut – February 10, 2007

Thanks Ruth, thanks a million. If you want — and I’ll be delighted –, you could contribute to Playgreen.

Paul: Sorry to read that. But each critic worths some improvements and yours are interesting. There would be some new functionalities quite soon.

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