Portable Solar Power Pack and PV Review – Part 1

This is the start of a new solar project. I also give a brief overview of different solar panel technologies with their pros and cons.

What are some clean, high-energy foods to pack for a weekend of heavy activity?

I will be going to my first dance convention this weekend. I’ll be taking 6-8 hours of dance workshops on each of the two days. I plan to bring a cooler for food for each day, but I’m not sure what would be good to pack. I am allergic to corn and lactose intolerant, although [...]

Astronauts pack up Discovery for final landing

Astronauts pack up Discovery for final landing
NASA’s final flight of the space shuttle Discovery is nearing its end, and the six astronauts riding on the orbiter will pack up their things Tuesday and make sure the winged spaceship is ready for one last trip back down to Earth.
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Sunforce 52013 1.8-Watt Solar Battery Maintainer, Twin Pack

Charges in all weather conditions
Maintenance free
Plugs directly into cigarette lighter
Easy to install
Includes suction cups for easy mounting

Product DescriptionSunforce 1.8-Watt Solar Battery Maintainer Twin Pack is comprised of two solar battery maintainers ideal for cars, SUVs, boats, ATVs and PWC batteries. The units are completely maintenance free and easy to install. The amorphous solar panels charge [...]

Earthmate EP05129 5-Watt Dimmable Candle 2700K Bulb, 6 Pack

5-Watt Dimmable Candle Bulb
Use 75% less mercury than regular bulbs
Last 20,000 hours
Energy Star qualified
100% recycled paper packaging

Earthmate EP05129 5-Watt Dimmable Candle 2700K Bulb, 6 Pack

Earthmate EP2352AK 23-Watt Super Mini-Spiral CFL 2700K Bulb, 6 Pack

23-Watt Super Mini-Spiral CFL, replaces 100W incandencent,
Use 75% less mercury than regular bulbs
Lasts 10,000 hours, or about 7 years
Energy Star qualified, 1650 Initial Lumens, 2700K color temperature
100% recycled paper packaging

Earthmate EP2352AK 23-Watt Super Mini-Spiral CFL 2700K Bulb, 6 Pack

Honest Tea Jasmine Green Energy Tea Fair Trade 16 oz. glass bottles 12 pack

Honest Tea
Jasmine Green Energy Tea
16 oz. glass bottles
pack of 12

Product DescriptionHonest Tea Jasmine Green Energy Fair Trade Tea 16 oz. glass bottles 12 pack. Honest Tea Jasmine Green Energy Tea earned its name not only because it’s a naturally invigorating blend of green and white teas, but because they buy renewable energy credits that help [...]

Purely Products PA202 20-Watt Green Energy Efficient Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb, 2 Pack

Helps save both energy and money
Reduces Carbon Dioxide (Global Warming) Sulphur Dioxide (Acid Rain) and reduced Landfill Pressure
Four to six times more efficient than incandescent bulbs
10,000 hour lifespan
Helps protect the environment

Purely Products PA202 20-Watt Green Energy Efficient Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb, 2 Pack

Sunlite 20 Watt Super Mini Spiral Warm White Color, 10,000 Hours, 4 Pack Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb SMS20

Product DescriptionSunlite 20 Watt (75 Watt Equiv) Super Mini Spiral Warm White Color, 10,000 Hours, 4 Pack Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb SMS20… More >>
Sunlite 20 Watt Super Mini Spiral Warm White Color, 10,000 Hours, 4 Pack Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb SMS20

Accessory Power External Rechargeable Battery SOLAR POWER PAK! Back-Up Rechargeable Power Pack using AC, USB, or SOLAR for Sony PSP and Sony Reader! ***Includes Mouse Pad***

Works with your Sony PSP and Sony Reader.
Features Built-in 1400mAh High-capacity. Rechargeable up to 1,000 times. LED indicator lights
The Solar battery can be charged three ways, by using direct sunlight (5-7hrs) or by plugging it directly into an AC electrical outlet (2-5hrs) or computer USB port (3-5hrs)
Includes Mouse Pad
3 YEAR WARRANTY – Guaranteed Quality by [...]

Solar Power, Outdoor Solar Landscape Path Lights, Stainless Steel Pack of 12:

Pack of 12 solar path landscape lights
Each solar garden light is made of stainless steel
Each solar outdoor light has1 LED soft bulb
Rechargeable Ni-Cad Battery included with each solar light
Water Resistant, Corrosion Resistant and CE Certified

Product DescriptionSolar Power, Outdoor Solar Landscape Path Lights, Stainless Steel Pack of 12:
With our pack of 12 Solar Powered Path Lights, [...]

Solar Power, Outdoor Solar Garden Lights, Stainless Steel Pack of 6:

6 solar powered lights made of stainless steel
Each solar light has1 LED soft bulb
Rechargeable Ni-Cad Battery included with each solar light
Ground stake for each solar light is included
Water Resistant and Corrosion Resistant, CE Certified

Product DescriptionSolar Power, Outdoor Solar Garden Lights, Stainless Steel Pack of 6:
With our pack of 6 Solar Powered Lights, you can add [...]

The Sims 3 – Electric Vehicle Pack DLC Trailer – PlayJamUK

Get ready to drive an electric Renault Twizy ZE Concept car, in-game!! The tie-up with Renault is part of the “Electric Vehicle Pack,” a free Sims 3 download to be offered in EMEA countries, comprising the car and other environmentally conscious items like solar panels and windmills. Driving the tiny Renault and using the other [...]

How do I use a small solar panel to charge my 4AA battery pack for my remote blinds?

The blinds are so high and the batteries need to be replaced just about every six months. I would love to just put some sort of small solar panel to power the battery pack now. It uses 4 AA batteries. If I could some how incorporate a charger in there, that would [...]