Innovative designs and products that make solar energy sources a part of your natural habitat.
23 August 2010
The YAYA Power Solar charger is small, so its easy to carry it. The YAYA Power Solar encases an 1800mAh battery pack which can be recharged either through a USB port on your computer, wall outlet, your car’s cigarette lighter or by the sun. This portable charger is great for everyday use, as well as [...]
20 August 2010
According to a recent press release, the Kittitas County Board of Adjustment has approved a permit for Teanaway Solar Reserve, 75-MW project capable of powering 45,000 homes. Located 90 miles east of Seattle, the Teanaway Solar Reserve will be among one of the largest photovoltaic solar facilities in the world. The project is expected to will [...]
19 August 2010
Solar works well on a roof, but not all roofs work well for solar. Here are a few factors you may want to consider when evaluating your roof for solar. 1. Age of your roof Has it been more than 20 years since anyone has tended to your roof? If so, a [...]
16 August 2010
This super cool solar item was designed by Novothink. It is designed as a wraparound case with a solar panel on the back, and apparently it generates enough power to charge your iPhone touch units using only the power of the sun’s rays. This guarantees continuous music in the car, while you are out on [...]
10 August 2010
Brightsource Energy Inc., an Oakland, California-based developer of utility-scale solar thermal power plants, announced that the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) siting committee recommended approval of what will be the world’s largest solar energy project. The project, called the Ivanpah Solar Energy Generating System (ISEGS), consists of a three-plant, 392-megawatt solar electric generating system [...]
19 July 2010
The SunRise Solar Attic Fan is a solar-powered vent fan that draws the heat right out of the attic of your house. The Flat Base model is perfect for atypical sloped shingle roofs. The solar attic fan unit uses the most advanced solar panels to collect and deliver power directly from the sun to [...]
What if you covered the US highways with solar panels? Well, even if they only absorbed 15% of the solar power they came in contact with they still would produce three times the amount of energy consumed by the entire country. But is this doable? Well that’s exactly what Solar Roadways is planning on finding out. Check out the video for more info.
