I have been hearing about Thin Film Solar Panel Sheets for years now. Unfortunately progress has been slow to develop a fully functioning product for the public sector that is efficient and affordable. Current technology just doesn't produce enough power in relation to surface area.
The Idaho National Laboratory along with other partners have developed a new type of Thin Film Solar Sheet that collects energy from the infrared light spectrum. Infrared light is invisible to the human eye. During Sunlight Hours... The Earth absorbs infrared light from the Sun. After Sunset... The Earth releases infrared light for many hours. This enables the sheets to collect energy both during the day and for many hours past sunset. This is all accomplished by utilizing massive amounts of atomic scale antennas all packed together on a thin flexible sheet. The antennas are the 1/25th the size of a human hair. Panels could be made for only a few dollars per foot, potentially making solar power affordable for nearly everyone.
Unfortunately this technology will not be ready until around 2012-2014. Widespread availability?... Time will tell.
For more information...
News and Video from official Website :: http://www.microcontinuum.com/solar.htm
Idaho National Laboratory :: News Archive
-------
Please Recycle... It's the simplest step to a healthier planet. Please Recycle... It's the simplest step to a healthier planet. Please Recycle... It's the simplest step to a healthier planet. Please Recycle... It's the simplest step to a healthier planet. Please Recycle... It's the simplest step to a healthier planet.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Affordable Solar Charger for Phones and Small Electronics
This is for the hiking, backpacking, and camping enthusiasts. I normally don't post anything related to shopping but the current anniversary sale at REI.com is too good to pass up. Prices are good from 5/21 thru 5/31. Also, 20% off any single item for REI members.
10 Days Only! 5/21 thru 5/31/2010
Here's a taste of what's on sale at rei.com ::
- Marrs Mission 1 Solar Charger for small electronics >> Only $34.99!!!
* I have never seen any similar device at a cheaper price. It has built in recharceable Lithium-Ion batteries. It can take a charge from the sun or, if necessary, from any computer USB port. Also has a built in LED flashlight.
- Garmin GPSMap 60CSX Color Handhelp GPS Device >> $199.99 (normally $350.00)
- Steripen Adventurer UV Light Water Purifier >> $69.99 (normally $99.95)
- MSR Miniworks EX Water Filter >> $59.99 (normally $89.95)
There are hundreds of items on sale. If you need gear for the summer... now is the time.
------------
Lastly, I'd like to point out my distaste for the handling of the current situation in the gulf. It makes me sick to know that big oil companies just don't care about the damage they cause to the planet. People get fired, companies pay a few million in fines, business as usual. Big Oil is soooo big that it just can't get in trouble.
Later
10 Days Only! 5/21 thru 5/31/2010
Here's a taste of what's on sale at rei.com ::
- Marrs Mission 1 Solar Charger for small electronics >> Only $34.99!!!
* I have never seen any similar device at a cheaper price. It has built in recharceable Lithium-Ion batteries. It can take a charge from the sun or, if necessary, from any computer USB port. Also has a built in LED flashlight.
- Garmin GPSMap 60CSX Color Handhelp GPS Device >> $199.99 (normally $350.00)
- Steripen Adventurer UV Light Water Purifier >> $69.99 (normally $99.95)
- MSR Miniworks EX Water Filter >> $59.99 (normally $89.95)
There are hundreds of items on sale. If you need gear for the summer... now is the time.
------------
Lastly, I'd like to point out my distaste for the handling of the current situation in the gulf. It makes me sick to know that big oil companies just don't care about the damage they cause to the planet. People get fired, companies pay a few million in fines, business as usual. Big Oil is soooo big that it just can't get in trouble.
Later
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)