Roof Tiles that Power Your Home? Just say, Solé!

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Beth Buczynski .

These days it seems there are plenty of reasons for homeowners to consider the switch to solar power, not the least of which is a pretty attractive tax rebate from the good ‘ole federal government. But for those who also take aesthetics into consideration in their home improvement decisions, there has always been the pesky [...]

DIY Solar Bike Trailer: Eco Pioneer

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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The Greener Gadgets Design Competition brought tons of great green ideas into the limelight, from composters and Twittering electric metering devices to cardboard computers and public bicycle service systems. One of my personal favorites was the entry by Eco Pioneer, a DIY solar bike trailer. It’s a modern day covered wagon, ready to power your [...]

Around the World Solar-Powered Airplane Flight: Solar Impulse Project

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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Bertrand Piccard is a third generation adventurer working toward a high-flying goal: To develop the first airplane to be able to fly around the world using only solar power, generating no pollution during its flight.

Samsung’s Blue Earth: First Solar Powered Touchscreen Phone

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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With a body made from recycled plastic, a solar panel for power on the back, an ‘eco-mode’ energy-saving setting, and a built-in ‘eco walk’ pedometer for calculating how much CO2 emissions you’ve saved by walking, the Samsung Blue Earth cell phone just set the bar for eco-friendly phones very high.

Butterfly Wings Inspire A New Idea in Solar

Posted on February 9, 2009 by John Platt .

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Oh, the things we can learn from nature! Take butterflies, for example. An examination of the microscopic properties of butterfly wings by scientists in China and Japan has led to a new idea in solar cells, one which the scientists say could yield a greater efficiency than most other solar cells on the market.

Student Brings Solar-Powered Refrigeration to Areas without Electricity

Posted on January 29, 2009 by John Platt .

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There are still many parts of the world without ready access to electricity. This makes it hard to preserve medicines or to store foods that could quickly go bad.
But 21-year-old Emily Cummins — previously named as one of the Future 100 Young Entrepreneurs of the Year and the Ultimate Save-The-Planet-Pioneer in the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women [...]

Samso the 100% Sustainable & Carbon Neutral Island

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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Check out the Danish island of Samso, an island known for its strawberry picking, potatoes, and the tiny little fact that they are completely Carbon Neutral. This island of roughly 4,000 residents has completely wiped away its carbon footprint by using a combination of wind & solar power and biofuel.