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Black & Decker SS925 StormStation

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

— November 28, 2006 — Lifestyle
When storm emergencies hit, it is better to have electricity, light and a radio. It is even better to have all those things together in one place and easy to find when the lights go out. Introducing Black & Decker provides you all the emergency essentials in one handy StormStation. This handy unit is equipped with a weather radio, power inverter, and detachable flashlight. When the power goes out, the StormStation comes on to keep you informed. The StormStation also features back-up battery power, a 25-watt power inverter, a 12-volt recharging port, removable flashlight and a Find Me light that automatically turns on when household power shuts off. All of these features run off the StormStation's integral 12-volt rechargeable battery, which fully recharges overnight so you are always at the ready. The built in weather band radio tunes to AM/FM/TV1/TV2/ weather frequencies to keep you up to date on the latest civil and natural emergencies nationwide and in your local area. The 25-watt inverter powers small appliances like cordless phones. The 12-volt recharging port charges cell phones. To be prepared for a power outage, keep the StormStation plugged into an electrical outlet to for a full charge.

Trend Themes
1. Emergency Essential Stations - The introduction of emergency essential stations that combine various utilities in one unit has created an opportunity for companies to design more advanced and efficient gadgets that can make emergency situations much easier to manage.
2. Renewable Energy Backup Solutions - The need for backup power sources during power outages has opened up an opportunity for designers and manufacturers to develop efficient renewable energy backup solutions that can power small appliances during emergencies while utilizing natural sources of energy.
3. Smart Portable Power Stations - The rise of smart portable power stations has created an opportunity for companies to design units that have intelligent battery management systems, adjustable DC output, and wireless connectivity options to make life easier for consumers during power outages or emergency situations.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can leverage this trend to develop new storm stations and other related products that cater to the needs of people facing power outages or emergency situations.
2. Renewable Energy - Renewable energy companies can provide innovative solar and battery backup solutions that help people and businesses during storm emergencies by providing an uninterrupted power supply.
3. Home Improvement - Home Improvement stores and retailers can offer a range of emergency utility stations and backup power solutions to help homeowners prepare for unforeseen weather emergencies and outages.
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