PowerFilm – 4.5 Watt Roll-up Solar Panels

If you think of solar panels only as heavy boxes on rooftops, or spread in a field, you will be surprised to learn that solar panels can be rolled up and carried in a briefcase or backpack.
PowerFilm 4.5 watt roll-up solar panels, in white and black, are paper-thin. These durable, very flexible solar panels are [...]

Solar Power Ovens and Their Use

Solar power has been in use for centuries, as people used the energy from the sun to dry clothing and food. Solar power has been in use for generating thermal and electrical energy for more than 100 years.
Solar power ovens have been in use since at least the 1700’s. Currently, you can find people using [...]

Solar Power for the Hiker

Hikers prefer lightweight gear – that is, frequent hikers do. There are websites that teach hikers how to lighten their packs. Other websites sell gear that is ultra light. So how can a hiker pack along solar power and still have light gear?
Solar power for hikers is available in a growing number of applications. Small. [...]

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