In addition to utilizing free, off the grid, energy, the government is issuing 30% tax credits off the original purchase price of your technology. NRG charging stations are just another innovation in the ever blossoming field of solar products bursting onto the scene in ’08, so why not take the plunge into solar with NRG?

We’ve already seen larger applications used on digital signage as well as traffic lights, street lights and billboard lights.  This is just another example of the technology applying things at a more micro level for off grid reliable energy situations.

Scot Chisholm, the CEO of Stay Classy, delivers a brief synopsis of his organizations program which not only includes solar panels for schools, but also other environmental initiatives. Please visit stayclassy.org for more detailed information regarding “The Elemental Experience”, you don’t even have to leave your computer chairs nor return them to their upright position.

Iqua, a Finnish technology firm, has created a revolutionary cell phone charger that runs on solar energy. The Bluetooth charger utilizes both direct light as well as indirect light to recharge the users cell phone battery. Iqua has developed a number of creative solar innovations including a solar/hands free speaker-phone that attaches to your sun visor.

Sleek and stylish, the innovations are available to consumers now for $99. Not only are these products really cool, they’re efficient and as reliable as their energy source.

That’s pretty cool, now if I could just get them to power my flat panel TV through the HDMI cables I could really save some money on my electrical bill.  Seriously, I’d settle for someone that could keep my laptop powered with a solar panel.

Photovoltaic panels are an excellent way to harness the power of the sun. However, the solar panels we are all used to only absorb the suns energy in the visual spectrum. Ted Sargeant, a pioneer in the solar power field, suggests that with sufficient research and development researchers may be able to utilize nanotechnology to harness the suns U.V. output as well.

Currently, the average panel array will provide approximately one kilowatt of solar energy per day at a cost of $11,000 (initial investment). By utilizing the suns U.V. rays through developmental nanotechnology, the solar energy yield for the consumer would be much greater.

Israeli researchers working in the Negev Desert have created a wallet friendly solar power system. The researchers system limits the quantity and size of photovoltaic panels by utilizing a solar dish. The solar dish is not much different than the satellite dishes we are all familiar with.

In this system, the suns rays are focused on a concentrated array of photovoltaic panels from a relatively small glass dish. The ability to focus a more concentrated light source onto the panels produces a much greater energy yield while benefiting the consumer by offering higher energy output while minimizing the materials cost.

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Silicon valley is quickly becoming the new “Valley of the Sun”. CNBC reports that Nanosolar has developed new panel technology that will replace the old silicon panels we are all familiar with. The new panels consist of a foil roll that is coated with a patented concoction of “metal glop” that utilizes nanotechnology to convert light into energy.

The treated foil rolls can be used in any number of applications, including but not limited to, weather stripping, roof tiles and slats and other general building materials.

So with the ever so technical ‘metal glop’ replacing those panels potentially, we might see silicon go back into making computer parts, semi conductors and glass sinks.

Envision Solar has developed many new exciting solar options for both the home and business owner, including the new “Life Port System”. The system itself is quite impressive. With the ability to power a 3000 sq. ft. home, Life Port provides a stylish, eco-friendly and fiscally responsible outbuilding to your property in the form of a garage or carport.

In addition to its functionality, the Life Port system qualifies for a number of incentives not only to a green lifestyle, but also to the savvy consumer. With increasing energy costs, the time to go solar is now.

There are many exciting options out there right now, so why not explore the alternatives? Why not explore solar?

Break out some paper and some bic pens and list the reasons why you think that solar could help and or might be too difficult or expensive.  Many of us have a number of preconceptions that are rapidly being changed with new products, solutions, and prices.

Imagine a source of concentrated sunlight traversing the surface of a stone and leaving a trail of molten glass in its wake. Imagine if instead of a stone, that concentrated light were crossing a photovoltaic panel that absorbed the aforementioned light and transformed it into a useable energy source.

The power of solar energy has been an area of interest of forward thinking scientists for some time now. Many scientists have begun to develop advanced focusing techniques utilizing powerful lens’ to greater magnify the power of the sun. Imagine the potential of concentrating the power of highly magnified sunlight onto an array of photovoltaic panels, now that’s solar power and not to be wasted on extra bathroom lighting!

Ladies, are you tired of dropping calls when you are out because of a low or dead battery on your PDA, Cell or IPhone? Well, Noon Solar has got you in mind. That is why they recently developed the world’s first solar handbag. With a flexible, light weight, solar panel embedded fashionably into the fabric, you can recharge all of your handhelds on the go.

Although Noon Solar’s handbags won’t remove you from “the grid”, they will begin moving you fashionably into a renewable direction. Isn’t it time you took a baby step toward solar power?

Seriously, I think its another good example of trying to find the right application for the concept.  I’m still looking for a good back pack solar solution myself although I have to wonder how many rays a hand bag is going to pick up as they tend to be tucked away where you can’t see them on the floor of a car, under a desk etc.  Besides, most hand bags, (like my backpack) need a good deal of slimming down and you can’t put Phentermine diet pills in a hand bag to make it slimmer.  You have to exorcise the demons by dumping stuff out.

Everyday, more and more people are exploring alternative, eco-friendly, ways of powering their homes and businesses from tankless water heaters to solar power to biofuels. Solar power has gained much attention as both a viable and affordable alternative to fossil fuels and the like. The Discovery Channel’s program, “How It’s Made”, takes viewers through the process of producing a solar panel for commercial use.

With so much attention focused on the benefits of solar power, it is interesting to see just what goes into producing a photovoltaic panel. Not only is the process surprisingly basic, it is quite “green” as well.