Charge your iPod, Cell Phone, Blackberry, Digital Camera, & more from the power of the sun with this sleek and innovative portable solar charger. Power Monkey can be charged anywhere there’s sunshine, via wall adapter or USB. The kit includes a universal mains travel charger with interchangeable heads for use in 150 countries. The solar [...]

According to Section 136 of the U.S. Code, energy conservation subsidies provided by public utilities,* either directly or indirectly, are nontaxable: “Gross income shall not include the value of any subsidy provided (directly or indirectly) by a public utility to a customer for the purchase or installation of any energy conservation measure.” (This exclusion does [...]

American solar energy incentive programs are increasing every year. California’s Million Solar Roofs initiative is the latest of a number of solar energy tax breaks being legislated in the US. You can read about state and local incentives on the DSIRE database. Here is a list of Federal initiatives from the database (taken from dsireusa.org): [...]

From the wonderful show on Discovery Channel – How It’s Made – comes this video segment which explores how solar panels are made.

Coleman Solar Charger CL-300 is very well designed for maintaining batteries in cars, recreational vehicles, SUVs and trucks. The Coleman Solar Charger CL-300 protects against natural battery discharge and electronic drain. It provides immediate trickle-charge when exposed to daylight, even through windows or windshield. The Coleman Solar Charger CL-300 can also be used to charge [...]

Solar ovens are becoming more advanced every year, and Sundance Solar is a good example of how far this technology has come. This Hybrid Solar oven is easy to use and portable. The Tulsi-Hybrid operates in three different ways. You can point the Tulsi-Hybrid, towards the sun and adjust the back reflector panel to shine [...]

The Sun Cook Solar oven/cooker is a solar cooker that cooks for 4 to 6 people by using solar energy. Whatever the food you want to cook, the Sun Cooker will be your best choice. Baking, stewing, roasting, boiling or sautéing, all except frying, can be made on this solar oven. You can even grill [...]

This low-cost, high-performance solar oven can produce cooking temperatures within an hour in full sun and be used for up to six hours; perfect for baked goods or slow-cooking stews. The Hot Pot Simple Solar Cooker includes a 5.3 quart enameled steel pot. The aluminum reflector sides fold down for easy storage. The oven can [...]

Panasonic has released a statement that it wants to be Japan’s top maker of solar cells within about three years as part of an increased focus on environmental technology. Panasonic will expand its solar cell business by incorporating the technology of Sanyo Electric, which joined the Panasonic group last year. The electronics company will invest [...]

This is a high capacity Solar Battery Charger for laptops and portable electronics. Provided with two large panels and a molded clamshell casing, this is the ultimate road companion for anyone who needs a large easily renewable power source while they are on the road. With two solar panels and a built-in high capacity rechargeable [...]