GM's Solar Mission: Volt Charging Stations

General Motors wants to make eco-friendly cars and make sure some of those cars get eco-friendly source of electricity. That's the idea the company's $7.5 million equity investment in Sunlogics.

Source: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/07/gms-solar-mission-volt-charging-stations?cmpid=rss

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Forward Drive: The Race to Build ?Clean? Cars for the Future

As more and more alternative-fuel cars from major auto makers enter the market, and with gasoline prices continuing to soar, “clean” cars are no longer being relegated to side-show status; they’re taking center stage. Forward Drive presents the fascinating story of the race to build greener cars?ones that can help address the problems that have [...]

Source: http://jordaneske.ws/forward-drive-the-race-to-build-clean-cars-for-the-future/

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Tenergy USB-5000 Hybrid Solar Charger for Mobile phone,

8Features and Benefits * Recharge 2 pieces of AA NiMH rechargeable batteries from SUN POWER or digital devices with USB port. * Power up your digital devices from 2 AA batteries in emergency. * Designed for most popular brand of mobile phones, iPods, MP3/MP4 players and portable games devices. * Dual color indicator. * Ultra ... more »

Source: http://solaripadchargers.com/tenergy-usb-5000-hybrid-solar-charger-for-mobile-phone/

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The YouShine Solar Bag for your iPhone

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A group of young Catalan entrepreneurs based in the Silicon Valley have developed YouShine, a 100% eco-friendly bag integrated with solar panels. The bag has a USB port to connect and charge small electronic devices like iPhone, digital camera, mobile phones, iPods, and even laptops by using solar energy. However, it should be noted that it certainly cannot reach the efficiency level of a conventional plug.

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The product is the result of company?s experiment of using technological applications for clothing. Currently available in 17 different colors, it allows you to recharge your mobile phone in two hours when directly exposed to the sunlight. So, now you no more have to worry about running out of the phone battery while you are just in the middle of a romantic conversation or simply about to take a picture of that beautiful scene.

But, what if its a cloudy day or you are inside a building? Probably, you could carry an additional battery plugged in the bag while on the move. This will allow you to save energy whenever possible and simultaneously, carry on with your work. YouShine is a fantastic product available at a price tag of 129 Euros and can be bought from an online store called ?Store Lab?.

Via: Iphone Active

Source: http://www.solarfeeds.com/ecofriend/17442-the-youshine-solar-bag-for-your-iphone

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Hawaii's first National Green Building Standards GOLD home

www.mokuluawoodworking.com and www.RevoluSun.com and www.ArchipelegoHawaii.com ? The greenest home in Hawaii, designed by Archipelago Hawaii and built by Mokulua Woodworking Ltd., is open to the public on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 45-610 Huinawai Place in Kaneohe. Visitors to the open house can learn firsthand about the many green design and construction options implemented during this project that includes a custom photovoltaic system designed and installed by RevoluSun. This home has been awarded the National Green Building Standards GOLD level by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) a first for any home in Hawaii. Mokulua Woodworking partnered with Archipelago Hawaii, creating a "green team" to design and build the home.

Source: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/revolusun/news/article/2011/07/hawaiis-first-national-green-building-standards-gold-home?cmpid=rss

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Tenergy USB-5000 Hybrid Solar Charger for Mobile phone,

8Features and Benefits * Recharge 2 pieces of AA NiMH rechargeable batteries from SUN POWER or digital devices with USB port. * Power up your digital devices from 2 AA batteries in emergency. * Designed for most popular brand of mobile phones, iPods, MP3/MP4 players and portable games devices. * Dual color indicator. * Ultra ... more »

Source: http://solaripadchargers.com/tenergy-usb-5000-hybrid-solar-charger-for-mobile-phone/

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Can Solar Light the Hollywood Sign?

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We have previously lamented solar?s PR problem - but here is one approach to changing that with some really good press.  A group of volunteers is looking to use a portable solar power system to light the famous Hollywood Sign the night of the Academy Awards.  Now how cool is that?

We became aware of this project through fellow solar fan, Deep Patel, who is one of the advisors to the project.  The plan is simple and designed to minimize the impact on the environment - and the residents near the Sign who are understandably anxious over anything that might increase the traffic in their community.  Here?s how they describe it:

Our plan to light the Hollywood Sign will have no adverse affect on the natural habitat in Griffith Park, where the Sign is situated, or the surrounding neighborhoods. Because LED lights create a directional, focused light and not a spherical light field, they will cause no light pollution, nor will they ?bounce? into nearby homes.

The lightweight system we have designed consists of:

#1- One mobile solar array parked on the road above the Sign

#2 - One extension cord

#3 - Eighteen lightweight ground-mounted LED lights

The set-up and the removal of the solar equipment will take a matter of hours. The system and the production will be completely noise-free.

Residents in the vicinity of the Hollywood Sign are, understandably, sensitive to tourist and sightseeing traffic on their streets. This is the primary reason the Hollywood Sign is not currently lit at night, and it is why our plan calls for lighting it, as a symbolic act, only one night a year.

A traffic abatement plan will be worked out with the LAPD and the neighborhoods closest to the Sign. Our plan includes a PR campaign to let people know the best view of the lighted Sign will be from the commercial areas of Hollywood, not from the residential areas in the Hills.

Because Solar The Sign is funded by sponsorships and private donations, we can do this at no cost to taxpayers.

As symbolic gestures go, this one seems quite appealing.  A chance to showcase solar power as part of one of the most publicized events in the year (at least here in SoCal) can only help raise public awareness of solar?s potential.

The group is trying to get the word out and - more importantly - get folks to sign on to their petition.  If you agree, please sign up at: Light the Hollywood Sign with Solar Power the Night of the Academy Awards - and let us know that you did in the comments.

Original Article on Founder's Blog

Source: http://www.solarfeeds.com/founders-blog-thoughts-on-solar-by-jim-jenal/17438-can-solar-light-the-hollywood-sign

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The California Cleantech Collaboration

We recently showcased the Finnish Cleantech Cluster, highlighting their exciting work within Finland and around the globe.

In addition to this, we would like to share more about what the Finnish Cleantech Cluster is up to in the coming months...

The GCCA and the Finnish Cleantech Cluster â?? in partnership with the Metso, Grant Thornton, and swisscleantech, among others â?? are hosting the California Cleantech Collaboration. The GCCA California Cleantech Collaboration are two one-day cleantech business forums that will highlight the U.S.'s two most active cleantech cities, San Francisco and San Diego.

The San Francisco forum on August 9 and San Diego forum on August 11 will serve to bring together cleantech companies from around the world to to meet with utilities, venors, and corporations involved in the cleantech sector. gcca

The event will also serve as a preview to the Ecocity World Summit in Montreal, at which point the nominees for GCCA's Later Stage Award will be officially announced.

Shawn Lesser, co-founder of GCCA, Watershed Capital Group, and Nina Harjula, co-founder of GCCA, Finnish Cleantech Cluster, will moderate the event. Also in attendance will be U.S. Ambassador to Finland, Mr Bruce J. Oreck and Finnish Ambassador to U.S., Mrs Ritva Koukku-Ronde.

The forum will include panel disuccsions on:

  • Global bio-energy panel discussion with keynote speaker Risto Lehtimäki, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications of the Metso Group
  • Global energy efficiency, intelligent energy management, and smart grids with a keynote speaker from General Electrics, Smart City San Diego
  • Water technology with keynote speaker Donald F. Rutz, Vise President, Kemira Oyj

Following these discussions, Finnish Cleantech companies and global cleantech industry partners will have one-on-one meetings. Both days will conclude with a cocktail reception and networking dinner.

To register for this event, click here.

Until Next Time,

Angela Guss

The California Cleantech Collaboration originally appeared in Green Chip Stocks. Green Chip Review is a free 2x-per-week newsletter, is the first advisory to focus exclusively on investments in alternative and renewable energies.

 

Source: http://www.solarfeeds.com/green-chip-stocks/17445--show-the-california-cleantech-collaboration

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Energizer XP8000 Rechargeable Power Pack for Netbooks

The Energizer XP8000 is the only rechargeable portable power pack in the world for every Net Books, MIDs and mini notebooks. It is the size of a Blackberry phone ? yet delivers plenty of power to finish your work, surf the web or watch a video! Get up to 3 extra hours of use out ... more »

Source: http://solaripadchargers.com/energizer-xp8000-rechargeable-power-pack-for-netbooks/

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