Did you know that nearly 25% of the global population (over 1.5 billion people) still burn fuel to light their living spaces? By introducing the solar-powered light bulb, inventor Stephen Katsaros hopes to provide a safer, more environmentally-friendly means of illumination, particularly for communities in Third World countries living off the grid. The “Nokero” is [...]
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Don’t think you can truly live off-grid on solar power? Well, don’t tell that to Shelley Cohen and Mike Gala! This week, the couple installed the largest residential solar panel array in the District of Columbia. The 52-panel system will allow Cohen and Gala to offset 75-85% of their home’s electricity demand. Installed by Astrum [...]
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Amazon.com Representing the next generation of solar panel technology, the Solaris 26 maximizes performance while taking up virtually no space at all. The unit’s multi-section design folds up into a compact footprint that’s just a bit larger than a DVD case, while still delivering an impressive 26 watts of power, more than enough to charge [...]
From the Manufacturer CCI Moonrays 91225 Solar Powered plastic path light verona style, 10-Pack, black. This set of 10-path light fixtures helps to illuminate any area that needs added safety. They nicely mark the edge of a driveway or sidewalk, garden steps or swimming pool perimeter. The black plastic fixtures have one white LED and [...]
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Amazon.com The Sunforce 39810 80-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel Module will give you several more reasons to love the sun. It provides the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. This panel is ideal for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, and 12-Volt battery charging. This panel comes with [...]
This is the absolute brightest solar-powered, motion-activated outdoor security floodlights on the market. The 80 LEDs never burn out or need changing. This environmentally friendly unit puts out the light equivalent of a 40 watt halogen bulb without using one bit of electricity, drawing the free power of the sun. This means low energy costs [...]
When it comes to renewable energy, one of the biggest stumbling blocks for some people is aesthetics. While we are used to power lines and dams, we still don’t like the look of wind turbines or solar panel farms. Enter Solarflora. This creation combines solar energy generation with public art. The flower-like sculpture (shown above) [...]
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One of the largest Pacific Northwest utilities, Pacific Power, is looking to encourage renewable energy. The solar pilot program begins in Oregon this month. Pacific Power customers are encouraged to fill out an online form at www.pacificpower.net/oregonsolar to participate. Selected customers will receive 0.55 cents per kilowatt hour, minus retail rate and metering fees, for [...]
