solar power
Carry the Power of the Sun on Your Back July 22nd, 2008
New Solar Backpack Offers Inexpensive Charging for Portable Devices
Do you carry a lot of portable devices with you? Well now you can charge them on the go with the new solar backpack from gadget4all.com. While solar backpacks aren't new, this latest model is priced...more
The Return of Knight Rider -- On a Solar Hybrid Mustang! July 1st, 2008
Classic TV Show Gets Recycled -- This Time, with an Eco-Friendly Twist
Knight Rider, the 80's TV show that first introduced us to the incomparable David Hasselhoff, is slated to be revamped and return to television. This time, however, instead of Hasselhoff's trusty Trans AM, the new...more
Reasons Why Anyone Can Go Solar June 13th, 2008
How to Make Solar Power Work for Your Home
One of my favorite books, The Solar Living Sourcebook, notes that too often people sort of whine about locating the perfect plot of land for a solar powered home, when really solar can work for...more
On the Go? Charge Your Devices with a Solar-Powered Briefcase June 13th, 2008
Road warriors, are you always looking for a wall outlet to charge your cell phone, GPS, MP3 player or PDA? Well seek no further, my friends, because the outlet you need could soon be hanging...more
The World's Greenest Garbage Can June 11th, 2008
BigBelly Solar Compactor Cuts Waste Management Costs
Did you know that the average garbage truck gets just 2.8 miles to the gallon of diesel fuel? It's true. In fact, garbage trucks get the worst fuel economy of any type of commercial vehicle....more
A Cab That Runs on Pure Sunshine June 11th, 2008
Solar Taxi is Unveiled in Australia
Swiss adventurer Louis Palmer has built a taxi that runs entirely on solar power -- and he's driving it across Australia to prove just how well it works! Want to see more GreenLight News -- no...more
Jack Johnson's Solar Studio May 28th, 2008
Hawaiian Rocker Goes Environmental, Remains Relaxed
Jack Johnson's new album, the mellow, introspective Sleep Through The Static, was recorded entirely on solar power. FInd out why his neighbors love him. Want to see more Celebrity Dirt videos on your favorite...more
Solar-Powered Table Lights Up the Night, Charges Your Devices May 14th, 2008
The solar innovations keep on coming. This time around it's the SOLo Lounge Table from Intelligent Forms Design. This intriguing indoor-outdoor table features a tabletop array of solar panels which can generate more than 17...more
New Solar-Powered Household Generator Is Pricey But Powerful April 21st, 2008
PowerCube Packs 2400 Hours of Electricity form the Sun
When it comes to new ideas in solar power, Reluminati's new PowerCube 600 wins hands down. This "plug and play" solar-powered generator offers a great alternative to traditional gas-powered generators. It can be used as...more
Clean, Renewable Energy: The Answer to Global Warming April 15th, 2008
Apollo's Fire: Look to the Sun, Today and Tomorrow
I must admit there are days when my six-mile bike ride to work seems like a straight uphill climb. In those moments of laziness, I wish the Idaho sun could just transport me there aside...more
