What better way to give this Christmas than an energy conscious present that’s fun and helps the environment? Get your family and friends hooked on saving energy with cool devices that tech-up your home and streamline your life!
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Solar decorations and lights
There’s nothing that says Christmas like fairy lights. Sparkle up your Christmas tree, your home and garden this season with festive lighting powered by the sun. There are models with batteries to store the energy and others that include a solar panel as well. We reckon you’ll love them so much you won’t want to put them away!
Smart WiFi light bulbs
Anyone with teenagers will know just how hard it can be to get them to turn their lights off. Well now you can get them loving the “switch-off-the-light” routine with Smart WiFi light bulbs. Using hands-free voice control, your teen can choose the vibe with multi-coloured smart light bulbs that can be dimmed or brightened to suit their mood. Amp up the fun with these bulbs and you’ll never have to remind your teenager to switch off their bedroom light again!
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Smart plugs with remote control
If you’re looking for a gift that keeps on giving, smart plugs are a great choice. They may not look super-exciting but they’re great at saving money. Supporting Alexa and Google Assistant, smart plugs like the Tapo Mini Smart WiFi Socket with Energy Monitoring, allows for convenient, hands-free voice control. Closely track energy usage for your devices and remotely manage operating times of plugged in devices – even when not at home. Want your kids to go outside and get off the gaming console when you’re not at home? A Tapo Smart Plug is the way to go!
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Solar keyboard
Say goodbye to batteries with a keyboard powered by light. Solar keyboards – like Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Powered Keyboard – charge up whenever there is light, even neon light. And stays charged for at least three months in total darkness. Take your tech set-up to the next-level with this wireless, ultra-thin solar-friendly keyboard.
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Smart thermostat
Does your partner love to come home to cool house in summer and be greeted by cosy warmth at the end of a long winter’s day? Well, they’ll love coming home even more with a smart thermostat.
Smart thermostats can learn your comings and goings, as well as your temperature preferences, to create a heating and cooling schedule around your routine. Look for a model that supports geofencing technology if you want your thermostat to automatically lower the temperature when you leave your house and power up when you come home.
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Solar charger power bank
Keep your smart phone charged when you’re out and about with a solar charger power bank. As long as there’s sunlight, you’ll always be able to power up your phone. Go bush or head to the beach knowing that you can always be connected.
Solar powered backpack
Do you have an adventurer in your family? Got a friend who’s about to go travelling? A solar powered backpack could be the perfect present! Solar backpacks are a great way to generate free green energy for devices when you’re on the go. With a lightweight solar panel on the back, solar backpacks convert sunlight into solar energy stored in a battery pack. Typically around 3-4 hours of sunlight on the solar backpack is all that’s need to charge a smart phone.
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Smart pet toy
Keep the fun times happening for your pooch or puss even when you’re not around with a smart pet toy. It will automatically engage with your pet for 10 minutes, then rest for 30 minutes. Touch controlled by your furry friend; it will automatically reset when they want to play again.
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Solar Aptera
For the ultimate in energy conscious gift giving, consider the Solar Aptera. The first solar electric vehicle that requires no charging for most daily use. This one will certainly turn heads down the street!
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Power up the festive season with solar
With all the sunshine and fun at this time of year, it’s a great time to add some solar to the mix. Even if you already have a solar system, upgrading it could be one of the best gifts you give yourself and the planet. So in between the festivities, get in touch with us to give your solar plans a kick-start for 2023.
