http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html Solar Twitter Blog - Daily update about solar power news, products, reviews. en-us solar twitter Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:46:55 GMT Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:46:55 GMT solartwitter.com http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Solar-powered-air-conditioning LG Electronics has announced Korea's first eco-friendly residential hybrid air conditioner that utilizes solar energy as part of its power supply. This makes total sense! In summer, our air conditioning unit uses so much electricity, while we have this outdoor compressor basking all-day long in the sun. Lets put a solar panel on it and reduce the utility bill! Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:46:55 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-address-lighting.html Solar address lighting can brighten the way to your house using a totally free, renewable, and environmentally safe form of energy - the sun. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:05:46 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Multi-Purpose-Solar-Powered-Digital-Weather-Radio Compact and power packed device for extreme conditions includes a digital AM FM radio tuner, a weather band, a built-in LED flashlight, large solar panels and a USB cell phone charger. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:20:10 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-cell-phone-charger.html Portable solar battery charger for your cell phone. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:56:19 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Solar-lights-at-Ikea,-Malaga Found a few solar products at Ikea in Malaga. I bought a stand alone lamp, a garden light and some small table ambiance lights. I have using them for a couple of weeks and am happy with them. They worked well at night even after a full day of rain. Planning to get some more. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:36:36 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-pool-lights.html Floating solar pool lights are a simple, easy, and efficient way to light up a pool, fountain, pond or even entire walkway. Fri, 28 May 2010 03:18:22 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Sole-Power-Tile:-solar-with-aesthetics The Sole Power Tile enables customers to capture the value of a solar system while preserving the aesthetics of their home or building. This product, if proved efficient and optimized, could generate strong interest in Andalucia where roofing is traditionally made of clay tiles. Fri, 21 May 2010 05:52:19 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Popular-outdoor-solar-lights These outdoor solar lights get a very good review from most customers. Thu, 20 May 2010 09:10:38 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-science-toys.html Solar science toys offer great educational value for your children. They can learn about solar power and alternative energies while having fun. Fri, 14 May 2010 11:55:09 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Foldable-Solar-Power-for-iPhone-3G/3GS This new iPhone accessory by Dexim will extend your phone battery to 8 hours talk time,15 hours video/game or 60 hours music, only with solar power. The P-Flip Foldable Solar Power is portable and easy to use. It costs $79.90. Thu, 13 May 2010 11:34:18 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/outdoor-solar-lights-in-spain.html I just bought this box of six LED solar lights at Leroy Merlin in Marbella, Spain, for 39 euros. This is pretty much the only solar product available Wed, 12 May 2010 14:38:37 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Which-appliance-uses-most-energy-in-your-house? GE has created a simple and interesting visual tool to put a price tag on energy consumption of most appliances around the house. Sat, 08 May 2010 15:37:59 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Photovoltaic-solar-sails-in-space An amazing experiment will take place this month. The Japanese Space Agency will release into orbit a small satellite that will unfurl a 20m solar sail that some believe to be the future of interplanetary travel. In a great book published in 2006 and called "Le papillon des etoiles" (the butterfly of the stars), Bernard Werber described space travel with such a solar vessel. Thu, 06 May 2010 10:04:43 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Good-solar-walkway-lights With summer approaching, it is a good time to install some good solar walkway lights in your garden. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:23:51 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Green-transportation-conference-in-June. Velo-City Global 2010 will take place in Copenhagen on June 22-25, 2010. The conference will bring together "cycling experts, city planners, decision makers, NGOs and researchers from all over the world to discuss the potential and challenges of cycling." Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:29:09 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Latest-report-shows-bright-future-for-solar-energy A report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)shows that the US home solar sector doubled last year, and that venture capitalists invested $1.4 billion in this $4 billion industry in 2009. A clear signal for optimism. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:01:10 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#A-very-good-solar-security-light This Maxsa solar-powered security floodlight gets a rating of 4 out 5 from 33 customers. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:27:10 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Samsonite-to-launch-solar-luggage There is a game changing trend taking place in the way we recharge small mobile devices like cell phones, GPS navigators, and media players... Various companies are launching bags incorporating flexible thin-film photovoltaic units to recharge your devices on the go. Samsonite is expected to release a new line of bags this summer. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:19:28 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/renewable-energy-toys-by-lego.html I found this page surfing around and thought it offered interesting alternatives to the more common solar and renewable energy toys available. LEGO Education Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:03:57 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/damp-mould-poor-ventilation-high-heating-bills.html A solar air collector sends free, dry and warm air into the building and is not connected to the main electricity supply. A Solar air collector is suitable Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:58:10 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Poll-finds-Americans-firmly-support-solar-power A Rasmussen Reports national phone survey shows that 44 of Americans believe solar energy should become a standard method of heating homes in the United States, compared to 23 who disagree and 33 who werent sure. Also in the poll, 31 indicated that they are "at least somewhat likely" to make solar investments in their homes in the next five years, while 13 called themselves "very likely" to do so. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:29:52 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#New-Solar-Pebble-designed-for-rural-Africa Product design consultancy Plus Minus Design is vying to replace unsustainable and potentially dangerous lanterns in the homes of off-grid Africans with the Solar Pebble. Engineered with the economic constraints of developing-world citizens in mind, the Solar Pebble will provide one hour of LED light for every two hours of charge, and will cost only $2.70 to manufacture. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:22:59 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#First-flight-by-solar-powered-plane The Solar Impulse - a giant plane powered by almost 12,000 solar cells, rechargeable lithium batteries and four electric motors - reached a height of 3,200ft and stayed airborne for an hour before touching down to applause. Creator Bertrand Piccard hopes to fly round the world powered just by sunlight in 2012. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:23:20 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Solar-surfboards New solar surfboards are anticipated to go on sale in June this year. They are equiped with a solar panel which stores energy for charging an iPod, cell phone and other small electrical devices when on land. Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:45:23 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Could-Spain-lead-the-third-industrial-revolution? US writer and economist, Jeremy Rifkin, thinks that Spain would be an ideal country to lead the third industrial revolution of renewable energies. During the Spanish presentation of his new book, The Empathic Civilization, he claimed that renewable energies represent a great opportunity for the Spanish economy and young unemployed Spaniards. Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:36:53 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-pool-heater.html Use a solar pool heater to cut energy costs or extend your summer. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:02:35 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-fan.html A solar fan can help keep your whole house cooler. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:56:53 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Solar-photovoltaic-industry-to-triple-in-10-years According to a report on clean energy trends just issued by Clean Edge, the solar photovoltaic market will grow from $30.7 billion in 2009 to $98.9 billion in 2019. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:50:09 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-expertise.html Are you using or selling solar products for the home that you can recommend? Share them with our readers. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/andrea-plantbased-air-purifier.html ANDREA is an innovation in ecological living through plant-based air purification. ANDREA is the first award-winning air filter capable of absorbing toxic Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:17:32 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-energy-history.html Read about the history of solar power. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:50:29 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#March-22nd-is-World-Water-Day World Water Day 2010 activities aims to communicate messages on water quality, ecosystems and human well-being. I would add that more should be done against the pollution created by water bottles (only 10 of plastic water bottles are recycled - 90 end up as either garbage or litter). Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:30:54 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Solar-Parking-Lots-for-Electric-Bikes-in-Tokyo Sanyo Electric announces it has completed the installation of two solar parking lots in the Setagaya ward in Tokyo, Japan, and a third smaller solar parking is coming. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:35:42 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Eco-products-represents-9-at-Leroy-Merlin-after-just-one-year. The Spanish subsidiary of French retail chain Leroy Merlin is increasing its number of eco-products to 3700 references. Started in March 2009, the product range already represents 9 of the company turnover. Article in Spanish. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:03:13 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Spain-offers-opportunities-in-renewable-energies Spain's renewable energies accounted for 7.6 of the country's total power demand in 2009. Spain has the goal of raising that level to 20 of its total power by 2020. Ambitious... but still a fertile ground for many business opportunities. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:21:58 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/advantages-of-solar-energy.html Solar energy does not solve all problems, but it offers some significant advantages. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:23:28 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Good-example-of-business-opportunities-in-solar Good example of how solar companies are sprouting in sunny Arizona and generating remarkable growth. Salt River Solar & Wind LLC was launched about 15 months ago. It already has 100 employees and could add as many as 50 more within a month Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:46:11 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#New-cotton-leads-to-solar-fabric-and-clothing The laboratory of Juan Hinestroza, assistant professor of Fiber Science and Apparel Design, has developed cotton threads that can conduct electric current as well as a metal wire can, yet remain light and comfortable enough to give a whole new meaning to multi-use garments. This technology is beyond the theory stage. Hinestroza's student, Abbey Liebman, was inspired by the technology enough to design a dress that actually uses flexible solar cells to power small electronics from a USB charger located in the waist. The charger can power a smartphone or an MP3 player. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:54:44 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-lamp-post.html Solar lamp post lights come in many sizes and shapes, and give a welcoming feel to your home. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:30:43 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-flashlights.html Solar flashlights are compact, inexpensive and produce a lot of light. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:41:44 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-powered-toys.html Solar powered toys offer great educational value for your children. They can learn about solar power and alternative energies while having fun. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:52:32 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Solar-Powered-Driveway-Gates Practical article explaining in details how to build a solar panel system to operate a driveway gate on a ranch. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:27:51 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Wall-Street-Green-Trading-Summit-in-2-weeks The ninth annual Wall Street Green Trading Summit, the longest running of all environmental financial conferences in the country, will be held March 23-24 at The Times Center in New York City. The event is an excellent branding opportunity for companies interested in raising their profile. It is the one-stop shop to come up to speed on the latest developments in Green Trading and Finance. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:00:26 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-water-heating-starting-to-pay-off.html Hello, Just thought I would share my story about the new solar system at my home. I had a contractor install a new solar water heating system in September Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:38:13 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-powered-security-lights.html Solar powered security lights are easy-to-install and come with motion sensors. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:06:05 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#SolarWorld-to-sponsor-US-soccer-team The Portland Timbers and SolarWorld, the largest solar manufacturer in America, announced a new landmark partnership, making SolarWorld the teams official jersey sponsor for the 2010 season and the first renewable-energy company to become a jersey partner of a professional soccer franchise in the United States. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:11:19 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-car-battery-charger.html A solar car battery charger is an efficient and inexpensive way to maintain the battery level on most vehicles. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:06:55 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-cell-phone-charger.html Solar cell phone charger makes sure you can stay in touch wherever the sun shines. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:40:50 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Power-harvesting-prosthetic-foot An artificial foot that recycles energy otherwise wasted in between steps could make it easier for amputees to walk. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:19:14 GMT http://www.solartwitter.com/solar-twitter-blog.html#Party-for-a-solar-New-York-on-March-16th Solar One organizes a get-together for New Yorkers who share an interest in solar power, music, clean energy activism, cocktails, and DIY gadget building. Its a chance to have fun, learn and get directly involved in efforts to transform the Empire State into a solar power capital. Tuesday, March 16th, 7pm to 11ish PM - At Southpaw, 125 Fifth Ave. Brooklyn - FREE! 18 to enter, 21 to drink - Tel: 718.230.0236 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:06:39 GMT