A bill proposed by U.S. Senator Mark Udall would allow homeowners and renters alike to receive tax credit for arrays of solar panels located not on an individual’s property, but on a communal location.
Solar Roadways looks to make ice roadways, aimless wandering, and traffic management a thing of the past with its solar-powered roadways.
Sanyo has unveiled in Japan two bike lots which contain solar panels and a lithium ion battery system where one could come and make use of a fully charged electric bike.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has formally announced the Open PV Project, an interactive online tool which lets one explore and contribute to local and national trends in solar project installs.
The Glucowizzard, a rice-sized glucose monitoring device created by Biorasis, monitors a user’s glucose levels and is powered by solar energy.
The new Solar Surge hybrid case charger from Novothink, for the iPhone and iPod touch, brings together hard shell protection design and innovative, solar powered smart charging technology.
A new conceptual solar electric mower designed by Studio Volpi features a rechargeable battery to be charged before use, while sunlight powers the mower during operation.
Offered by AmbienTech, the SolarFold and SolarFan solar devices are light, durable, and offer 2W of charging via USB connectivity, perfect for squeezing a bit of juice into portables.
DyoCore Smart Solutions’ versatile SolAir is a two-in-one solar- and wind-energy device made from recyclable materials and able to be installed almost anywhere on one’s home.
Magma Design’s LoftFloat houseboat combines a compact yet comfortable living space with the serene flotation capability of a boat. Used in Barcelona, LoftFloats are entirely solar-powered and feature a bedroom, kitchen, living room, restroom, and a deck.
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