Sunslates – Solar Powered Roof Shingles

Atlantis Energy Systems, Inc. has come up with an amazing idea and actually put it into good use.  It’s called the Sunslate.  What they’ve done is to eliminate the need for the large, obvious and bulky panels mounted on your roof and instead replace them with subtle, unassuming solar panels that double as roof shingles.  How cool is that?

Sunslates™

Sunslates™ are an advanced photovoltaic product . Sunslates™ allow the roof of your home to serve as both a roof and a power plant simultaneously. A typical installation of 216 Sunslates™ (about 300 square feet / 28 square meters) will cover from 60 to 80% of your power needs, depending on location. The roof is installed by an Atlantis certified installer.

Sunslate

Solio – Plug into the Sun!

A company out in Berkeley, CA has these great hand-held solar powered battery chargers that work with just about any portable electronic device. It’s called Solio and there are three different models available. The kick is, whereever you are in the world, you’ve got battery power.  Prices range from $80USD to $170USD depending on the model you choose. Plug into the Sun! Visit the Solio Store here today!

Sams Club-California to carry Solar Panels

For those of you that live in the southern California area, you’ll be happy to know that Sam’s Club will market solar panels at nine Southern California Clubs– Corona, Murrieta, Glendora, Ontario, La Habra, Chino, Long Beach, Fountain Valley and Torrance– where Home Efficiency Centers have been created to show case eco-friendly products and appliances.  They plan on carrying the Borrego Solar Systems and BP Solar brands.   Read more about it here.  Good idea?