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You can generate electricity for a single building like the co-op but there is the potential in the future to generate enough power for a power plant. The author of a recent Christian Aid report, John McGhie, said that for $50bn (£26bn) the whole of sub-Saharan Africa could be turned into a solar-generated economy. And $50bn is exactly the same amount as the continent would have to pay on extra fuel bills from oil," he said. Electrical retailer Currys is about to add a new item to its usual array of washing machines and other white goods - solar panels. Currys is taking a risk as the solar panels will cost far more than anything else the store sells. They say it will cost the average three bedroom household about £9,000 to buy and install solar panels - compared to £16,000 in specialist stores. There are also grants available through the Low Carbon Buildings Programme. What other solar gadgets can you buy? Well, Sharp, the world's number one solar cell producer, has just turned its hand to glass studded with LED lights and cells. Instead of generating enough electricity to run a home, it creates a psychedelic light show at night, powered entirely by the day's sun. You can also buy solar chargers for iPods and phones. Other recent outlandish additions include a solar-powered tent, scooter and LED house numbers, while mundane ones like bike lights, torches and radios have been around for years. People can also use captured passive solar heat to cook food. A basic cooker consists of an insulated box with a glass top. Heat from concentrated sunlight gets trapped in the box and can be used to heat food enclosed in the box. These have not been very popular to date.
You may have seen over the weekend that the annual 10K BUPA Great Manchester Run took place with thousands of runners taking part. It may have given you the zest to run it yourself next year, either for charity or just your own general fitness. If this is the case then you need to get into training as soon as possible and a good pair of footwear is essential if you want to prevent potential injury and impact on your body. Lonsdale shoes are one of the most reliable pairs of running shoes that you will find. Their trainers will provide great support to the ankle and heel of your foot, while also making you look super stylish. They provide trainers in the traditional white colour, but if you are conscious about getting them dirty as you pound the streets, then they also offer them in a black colour which is guaranteed to hide any unwanted marks or scuffs. However, for those who like their trainers to look well used, then they do also have an off white coloured shoe which make you look as though you have been running for miles. If you are worried about tripping over your laces when running, then they supply a trainer with a Velcro strap which can help keep your foot secure, without compromising on the look of them. After such events they sometimes have a presentation evening for competitors and if this is the cases they you will need a more formal type of shoe.
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