Monday, May 24, 2010

Real People: Solar power, team of students will take bike across the U.S.

A team of four college students will travel using a recumbent tandem bike that relies on electric energy generated by the sun, as well as a battery and human power. They will travel from travel from Elizabeth City, N.C. to San Francisco and are testing out a new form of transportation and raising money for children in Sri Lanka.

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The bottom line is ...
Great to see new Green transportation that also helps a good cause.

Monday, May 17, 2010

IKAROS spacecraft to unfurl solar sail, head to Venus

Japan will launch a spacecraft that will use a solar sail to attempt a trip to Venus and beyond.

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The bottom line is ...
Excited to see if the spacecraft will reach its destination.

Monday, May 10, 2010

CSU reaches for sky with solar project

Colorado State University which is already holds the rank of third largest university solar facility, plans to build what could become the largest solar-power farm of any American university.

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The bottom line is ...
Hopefully more universities will want to compete and follow in CSU's footsteps.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Solar Suitcases Travel To The World's Powerless

A California couple's handmade solar power kits are helping physicians in disaster zones.

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The bottom line is ...
Great to see someone's solar idea be so helpful to those in need.