Building a solar heater with recycled cans by johnhorning on May 18, 2010 Building a solar panel heater out of aluminum cans is not as far-fetched as you might think. A company in …
Living off-grid: how to build solar lights by johnhorning on April 24, 2010 Solar-powered lights are becoming increasingly popular. They can be seen on streets, like the one at right, or along walkways, …
Sony Ericcson: green heart phones for everyone by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 Today’s cellphones- from a windup biodegradable bamboo device to a solar-powered option made from recycled water bottles- have gotten a …
The economics of Solar by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 One of the biggest complaints about solar panels is their expensive, but to make an informed decision about their to …
Samsung goes blue, not green by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Most of the major mobile phone providers are trying to prove who is the greenest. Samsung is trying to be …
Buyer’s guide to solar: from rebates to sprayable panels by Kirsten Dirksen on May 27, 2009 Solar power is no longer just for techies or celebrities, like Leonardo DiCaprio, Carlos Santana or Edward Norton. Thanks to …
Crafsmanship: solar-powered repurposed furniture by Kirsten Dirksen on May 26, 2009 So many objects are retired from service much before they’re truly worn out. Craftsman Fredric Frye takes old oak wine …
Solar: present and challenges by Nicolás Boullosa on September 30, 2008 Solar energy generates just 0.04% of worldwide electricity, even though investors and intellectuals like Thomas Friedman believe it will be …
A little background on solar power by Nicolás Boullosa on January 22, 2008 Solar power refers to the energy created when solar radiation is converted into heat (thermal processes) or electricity (electric processes). …
Cities seeking sustainability: Freiburg im Breisgau by faircompanies on January 12, 2007 The German city has become a sustainable urban community thanks to the application of cohesive urban politics and transportation policies …
