Information about how people can use the solar energy and other ecologic sources in daily functions like Autos, Houses, Boats and Airplanes and other business

Solar Cars Race

Thu, 07/10/2008 - 08:22 — solar

Solar cars were first built by universities and manufacturers.
The first solar car racers completed a Solar Trek from Perth to Sydney, Australia in 1983.

During the 1987 race, the GM Sunraycer completed the 3010 km trip with an average speed of 67 kmh, and set a new scene for an extensive research and development program among the teams.

In the 1990s, new regulations appeared with an approach to "zero emissions" from vehicles. This new laws increased the interest in the solar technologies.

Solar charge controller regulates current, voltage levels

Thu, 07/10/2008 - 07:04 — solar

New Product

Taiwan – Drow Enterprise Co. Ltd’s SC-30 is a solar charge controller that features a digitally controlled circuit. It regulates current and voltage levels according to battery requirement, and has a maximum charging current of 30A and maximum solar cell power of 400W.

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New Solar Hybrid By Mindset AG

Thu, 07/10/2008 - 06:51 — solar

The Swiss company Mindset AG will produce an ultra-lightweight hybrid coupe vehicle with roof-mounted solar panels.

The Minsed AG Six50, has a 95 HP electric motor which can be recharged at home or with its ICE engine, a .63 liter V2 engine good for 24 HP.

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Solar Energy Links

Thu, 07/10/2008 - 06:26 — solar

Solar Energy Information

  • The University of Michigan Solar Car Team


  • The University of Calgary solar car project     is coming up to speed, and heading Down Under for the World Solar Challenge. Over the past two years the team has been hard at work preparing a completely new car for the 3,000 km route across the Australian continent­--from Darwin to Adelaide.


  • Missouri S & T Solar Car Team

    • Solar Energy for the Toyota Prius

    Thu, 07/10/2008 - 06:11 — solar

    Toyota Prius, is the world's most popular hybrid and will increase it's energy saving features. Toyota will include solar panels on the roof of its new high-end Prius models.

    Toyota will be the first major automaker using solar power for a vehicle, and will use Kyocera solar cells to provide
    extra power specially to the the air conditioning system.
    This panels are capable of supplying part of the 2-5 kilowatts of power needed to run the air con unit. Whether the solar system will be optional or standard isn’t clear.

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