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Efficient Emergency Lighting Stays Ready to Work
Energy efficiency measures don’t just keep the power bills down, but can also help keep systems like emergency lighting at peak performance.
Solar Power in India: Making it Affordable for People without Electricity
Electricity is a basic necessity for prosperity, and a small company wants to create opportunity through affordable solar power in India.
Solar Power in Florida: a Shining Opportunity
The Sunshine State isn’t taking advantage of the energy in that sunshine. Help push for more solar power in Florida with the Rally for Clean Energy.
China Leads World to Solar Power Record in 2013
Europe has led the solar power revolution for quite some time, but now Asia, and China particularly, have captured the top spot for solar development.
5 Sustainable Innovations in 2014 You Probably Didn’t Know About
Each year, technology and innovative advancement brings humanity a step closer to a much more sustainable existence. From renewable energy to improved methods for cultivating food and consumer products, science is [ … ]
Can a Solar Tablet Computer Increase Literacy in Ethiopia?
A simple solar tablet computer could provide opportunities for children in the world’s poorest places to develop literacy & interact with the rest of the world…
The DIY Solar Electric Car
Think you could build your own car? This Nigerian student built his own solar electric car with an old VW and a solar panel.
Solar Schools Create Learning, Saving Opportunities… Even in Great Britain
The UK isn’t known for its sunlight, but its got enough to power over 100 solar schools. Private & public money is funding these solar installations.
Solar News Roundup
News of recent solar business expansions and installations around the world…
“The Sun Rises, and the Sun Sets”: 14 Religious Communities Using Solar Power
If I asked you to provide a one or two word answer to the question “What do you call a group of people who live together, share work and living [ … ]
Sustainability Hits the Fan: 15 DIY Projects from Preppers
I’ll be honest: for years, I never considered the survivalist/prepper crowds as target audiences. I mean, we’re on totally different ideological wavelengths, right? I’m not into shooting things, and they [ … ]
Nervous about Shopping for Solar? New Online Marketplace Walks You Through the Process
Way back in 2006 (as a few of you may remember), David Anderson, Shea Gunther and I started Green Options (a brand now owned by Huddler). Our business concept wasn’t solely [ … ]