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Solar Power International - San Diego, California
Formerly Solar Power 2008 Solar Power International is where solar business takes place! If you have a professional interest in solar energy (photovoltaics, concentrating photovoltaics, solar thermal electric or solar hot water), this event has something to offer your business. Whether you walk ...
 Melting steel with solar power (video)
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Melting steel with solar power (video)
youtube.com — Clip from James May's Big Ideas where bunch of hippies burn and melt stuff with their 'solar... furnace', oh and it has something to do with making petrol out o... (more) Melting steel with solar power (video)
Solar Powered LED Reading Light
Solar Powered LED Reading Light
gadgetvenue.com — If you need a small reading light then Gizfever have a solar powered one available on their... site. It has 3 LED’s built in with 1 shining red, green or blue and two other LED’s that are bright white. Features # Features: Solar Powered ... (more) Solar Powered LED Reading Light
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Wireless Device Tracks Solar Energy Generated, Power Consumed
Eco Geek Latest — Among the many solar-related gadgets displayed at this year’s Solar Power International Conference in San Diego was the EcoTouch Energy Management System. While home energy management systems are popping up everywhere, this one is specifically designed to work with solar PV units. The wireless, touchscreen device displays real-time energy production by the solar PV unit alongside the home’s total energy usage. Homeowners can access information on what devices consume the most energy and make adjustments through the ...

Solar Industry Upbeat in Poor Economy
JMH Techtronics — ... Even though the economy certainly isn’t ripe for those that would normally buy solar panels, the attendees at the Solar Power International 2008 were still in a good mood. ...

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