Johnny Depp's private island will be solar-hydrogen powered
It takes a very special person to name their private Caribbean hideaway "F*ck Off Island," but we already know that Johnny Depp's not exactly your average guy -- in terms of finances or personality. Following in the footsteps of his mentor Marlon Brando, Depp decided to buy his own island and trick it out in an eco-friendly way back in 2005 -- pretty appropriate for the Pirates of the Caribbean alum with a socially conscious streak. Now that Johnny's getting around to lay the groundwork for his endearingly named "F-Off Island," he's hot on the trail of one of today's hottest off-grid power systems. Depp's island paradise will be powered by one of Mike Strizki's solar panel systems with hydrogen fuel cell storage -- like the one in Strizki's energy-independent house in NJ.
Currently, Depp is 3rd in line to receive one of these miracle systems. It's expected to run him between $250,000 - $500,000, depending on how much energy he wants to hog. Video of Strizki's system after the jump.
[via Ecorazzi]
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7-25-2008 @ 12:37PM
gustavion said...
It's great to see popular public figures taking the lead and setting the example our our environmental future. We, as individuals, need to follow their lead and support businesses that not only provide our desired utility but also benefit the environment. For example, I came across a website http://www.simplestop.net that stops your postal junk mail and benefits the environment.
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9-15-2008 @ 9:33PM
Total Solar Energy said...
stuff like this can only help raise awareness of the benefits of solar power.
http://www.totalsolarenergy.co.uk
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