Portable solar panels are the answer to two of the more pressing issues these days: (1) keeping electronic gadgets charged up, and (2) saving money and greenhouse gas emissions for the energy required. Electronic devices like cell phones, cameras, mP3 players and computers require a lot of power to recharge. Using solar panels is becoming [...]
Continue reading about Portable Solar Panels: Flexible Solar Power
After years of anticipation, Dow Powerhouse Solar Shingles are finally available this month, and they stand to transform residential solar. In case you have not heard about this amazing product, it combines regular roofing material with solar panels to create building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Solar roofing materials allow people to both re-shingle their rooftops and [...]
Continue reading about Dow Powerhouse Solar Shingles to Transform Residential Solar
Spray on solar power technology from Mitsubishi could transform everything from buildings, cars and clothing into energy-generating surfaces. Thin solar cells – less than 1 millimeter thick, and which weigh 1/10th of similarly sized crystalline solar panels – are the latest in building integrated photovoltaics. The Japanese-based company has been part of a clean tech [...]
Continue reading about Spray On Solar Power Technology from Mitsubishi
General Electric (aka “GE”) is making some serious headway into the solar power business. This week, the corporation announced that it will be building the largest solar panel plant in the United States. Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels will be manufactured at the factory in a location yet to be announced. GE has plans to become [...]
Combining solar power and construction design is becoming the wave of the energy future. Its a relatively straightforward concept, with a fancy name: Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). Quite literally, BIPV is the incorporation of solar energy generating materials into roofing materials, siding, solar paint and even solar windows. Instead of bulky PV panels sitting on [...]
Many of us want to switch to solar power, but we’re worried about the expense. Fortunately, new solar technology is lowering solar panel costs. That, coupled with generous governmental incentives is helping to bring solar energy to more people worldwide. As we look for renewable energy options that are affordable and efficient, solar may be [...]
Continue reading about Solar Technology Lowering Solar Panel Costs
We’ve told you about solar powered air conditioning units for your home, but now the idea is hitting the road! The iCool Solar is a solar powered air conditioning unit for trucks, developed by Mitsubishi and Nippon Fruehauf. It operates when the engine is off, using solar power captured by photovoltaic thin film cells to [...]
Continue reading about iCool Solar: Solar Powered Air Conditioning Unit for Trucks
One of our favorite ways to go solar is with low profile, but high performance solar roof shingles. From the manufacturer Dow comes a residential solar shingle that has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Introduced in October 2009, Dow’s Powerhourse solar shingle is an affordable roofing option that can help cut your electricity bills [...]
Wal-Mart has fought against negative press regarding its mega-retail stores, competitive practices and even the way it treats is employees. However, one news story that doesn’t get a lot of press is Wal-Mart’s efforts to go green. For the past 3 years, Walmart has quietly been working with Environmental Defense Fund to promote thin film [...]
Continue reading about Thin Film Solar to Be Installed at Wal-Mart
For several years, researchers have been working to develop a solar film that can be applied to windows, allow light to shine through, but still generate clean, solar electricity. This week, New Energy Technologies showcased its new SolarWindow™ technology at the University of South Florida. Its the ultimate in building integrated photovoltaics! Spray-on solar film [...]
Continue reading about SolarWindow: Transform Your Glass into Solar Panels
