For this solar gadget roundup, we take a look at three devices: a solar powered Bluetooth speaker, solar Bluetooth speakerphone and solar backup battery/charger.
Year: 2011
Green Tech In Texas Gains Good Ground
The Environmental Defense Fund, in its latest column, takes a look at how cleantech is making inroads into Texas, a state normally known for oil, oil, oil.
Green Roof, Greenhouse Makes College Greener
In its latest column with us, one of EDF’s 2011 Climate Corps fellows talks about how she is working with a college to try and make it a greener place to be.
EcoWatt Promotes Utility Bill Reduction
Energy solutions company EcoWatt announced its XRP-Lite, a residential and small commercial device that “guarantees” a 15% reduction in utility bills.
Solar Power From First Solar A $4.5B Winner
The U.S. Department of Energy has offered $4.5 billion in conditional loan guarantees to First Solar for three large scale California solar power projects.
iPad & iPhone Apps For Greening Your Life
Need some help tracking and trimming your environmental impact? Your Apple iPad or iPhone can help you with that – and here’s 5 apps to help get started.
Bloom Energy Courted Very Hard By Delaware
The tiny state of Delaware is playing a big cleantech card as it attempts to lure fuel cell energy player Bloom Energy with a sweet incentive package.
Solar Energy Focus Of Bronx Green Housing
An interesting green development being built in the Bronx area of New York City will get up to 20 percent of its energy needs met via solar.
Chinese Wind Energy Subsidies To Be Stopped
After months of disagreements, the U.S., along with the WTO, have managed to get China to put a stop to devious wind power subsidies.
New MIT Battery Will Rock EVs, Energy Storage
Researchers at MIT have developed a new battery technology that they believe in time will have significant positive impacts on EVs and clean energy storage.
Accessory Dwelling Units Save Energy
Accessory dwelling units allow for low energy costs and that little needed extra space for a workshop or extra bedroom. We check one out in Portland.
How Energy Management Can Make A Difference
A new column from Environmental Defense Fund talks about the organization’s Behavior and Energy Savings Study, which shows how home energy management is helping.
Cleantech Loan Guarantees: A Tangled Tale
A key aspect of the federal government’s loan guarantee program for renewable energy development is winding down after a tumultuous two-plus years. We review it.
Electric Car Maker Arcimoto Drives Long Road
There are many niche electric car manufacturers out there, but few as organized and with such resources as Arcimoto looks to have. Will it succeed though?