I mean, am I the only one who thinks that this “gadget” is totally random? As I mentioned earlier, yeah it is cute, but come on. The panda sells for about $16 dollars and can be ordered on the following site. If you’re into this sort of thing it might be for you, in fact, if you were considering wasting your hard earned money on some silly supplement like Decaslim then maybe you ought to buy the panda instead and at least get something tangible out of the transaction.

In the past they have awarded a number of individuals and businesses, but were apparently going to take the awards a step further and declare America’s most “Solar Friendly” cities. I suppose we will have to settle for Pinewood derby trophies in lieu of the 2008 Solar Awards. I hope that they will have an awards ceremony later on in the year or perhaps this spring to honor the folks driving our future toward a clean environment. I would say that you could find additional information on their site, but there really isn’t too much clarification there in regards to the event.

The article focuses on whole organic foods that are obviously grown chem. free directly from the sun. Although I am not the biggest fan of fennel, I am willing to try anything once. I guess the “Sunlight Diet” is pretty big in some circles out in California, but I’m sure there are supplements that need to be taken in conjunction with the diet like alli or something so that you don’t get jaundice or whatever.  

The article itself is fairly interesting and offers some insight into the actual diet as well as ways to live a healthier lifestyle with little to no impact on your daily life. Pretty interesting, but I have to admit I was just excited to see the words “Eating The Sun” in the title. 

Imagine the capabilities of a 14-watt panel laptop bag. I mean, this bag generates enough green energy to power a city block… well maybe not a city block, but offers consumers an array of great solar charges instead. I am pretty impressed with the laptop carrier however I am concerned about the $599 price tag. I mean you could use that money to double your laptop memory for that price. 

GreenCore Air has developed an air conditioner that utilizes a single 170 watt solar panel. The system claims that it can cool a 600 square foot room, this is a bold claim considering the limits of a single 170 watt panel. I somewhat expect that cap to be a little high due to the strain on a panel of that size. Apparently the unit runs on DC power, which eliminates the need to use an AC inverter between the panel and unit. By utilizing DC, this unit is better equipped to eliminate the power losses associated with converting AC to DC.

In addition, the unit can also run on an internal battery bank during less than optimal operating conditions. At this point, the unit is offered as either fixed or wheel mounted. Currently, the first GreenCore units are being tested by the U.S. Navy and MacDonalds, does that seem incredibly random to anyone else?

Source: metaefficient 

I’m a pretty big fan of ice cream (it’s no Coke Zero), but I might just be willing to grab some tape and moving boxes and relocate to either New Mexico or Texas in order to get some of that ultra chilled ice cream next summer.  Alright, maybe I wont move for ice cream, but it is a pretty decent concept. Now they just have to find a way to utilize those panels to power the actual truck.

Solar Power In America features one of the largest online auctions of solar goods and materials online. Set up in an Ebay-like format, online visitors will find only solar related goods without having to sift through other products in the “deep discount bin” that is Ebay.

In addition to offering listings for solar items, Solar Power In America offers a number of search bars and dropdown menus to help locate specific products hassle free. Flowing seamlessly into Ebay, when a customer decides on a product, they are immediately whisked away to the Ebay site to read product specs and be given purchase info, it is even easier than shopping for car insurance.

Solar Power In America really simplifies the online purchasing process for specialty solar products. Source: Solar Power In America 

Solarbuzz.com is a great resource for individuals and businesses that are interested in learning more about solar power, its applications and its future. Solar buzz also offers insight into groundbreaking technology as well as conference information from around the world. Conferences are held at a number of fine resorts and conference centers worldwide. Who knows, someday they may sponsor conferences at laughlin hotels or some other exotic hot-spot.

Being plugged in to the industry, Solarbuzz.com offers a number of great tools such as “Solar Buyers Guide” as well as customer tips and cost generators. There is also a lot of interesting and though provoking content, so take your time and explore the site. Solarbuzz.com is a must read for individuals looking to make the move to clean and sustainable solar power.

Source: Solarbuzz.com 

I’ve been on a lot of camping excursions the last few years and have learned a lot about preparedness in the outdoors. When I mention preparedness, I’m not talking about close encounters with wildlife or first aid supplies, I’m referring to cooking supplies and utensils. I can’t begin to count the number of times I’ve forgotten to bring extra propane cylinders for the grill or been unable to find dry wood for fire pits. Granted, propane isn’t exactly eco-friendly (and neither is burning branches and whatnot), but until recently there haven’t been too many viable alternatives.

I began doing some research into solar ovens and was pleased to find that there are many affordable options nowadays that contain many valuable features. One of the solar ovens I researched functions as not only an oven, but a crock-pot, slow cooker and camp oven. The solar oven functions in three different modes (full solar, electric and a hybrid mode which utilizes both), so that it can be fully functional regardless of the conditions. Although still a little pricey, these ovens definitely deliver.

Source: EarthTechProducts 

There are a lot of solar charging systems on the market nowadays, so in order to choose one that is tailored to your needs can be quite an investigative process. Sometimes solar bags are quite cumbersome and contain some features that may be out of the realm of normal usage. I mean, do you really need to charge a laptop on top of a mountain, or a cell phone charger on custom english saddles?

Anyway, I recently discovered a nice solar bag for digital photography enthusiasts. The bag is relatively small and lightweight and features not only a solar battery charger, but also a fully customizable compartment for relevant gear and supplies. In addition to meeting your photography needs, the bag also features an iPod and phone charger. With an asking price of $125, this solar camera bag is a must see for photography and solar enthusiasts as well.

Source: EarthTechProducts