SolarSummary: 13th 23rd September, 2002

by Kirsten Elder Companies in the news BP Solar Carmanah Technologies Inc Duke Solar EcoEnergies Inc Kyocera Pfleiderer PowerLight Corp S.A.G. Solarstrom Schlumberger Schott Applied Power Shell Solar Solar Dynamics Solar Energy Systems ThinkEnergy New Products Carmanah Technologies Inc. of Canada has launched a solar-powered bus stop with a night visibility range of 1.6 km. The i-Stop bus stop uses high-intensity, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for its lighting features, including a flashing beacon to notify bus drivers a passenger is waiting, an illuminated bus schedule and a security light that keeps passengers from waiting in the dark. According to the company, transit agencies across North America and London, England, have placed orders to test the product. (Canada.com via Solarbuzz, 17/09/02) Solar Dynamics, Inc., a manufacturer of portable solar power systems, has announced the availability of The Cub, a lightweight, portable power source that provides DC and AC electricity for small electronic devices and recharges itself through a 5 watt thin film solar module. (Solarbuzz, 18/09/02)Applications In Scotland, Edinburgh City Council plans to spend 1.3 million on solar-powered parking ticket machines which alert operators when they are being vandalised. Council chiefs claim the huge outlay will save money by cutting electricity bills […]

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