The ability to store energy inexpensively has always been a big pickle to solve. There is a great article about solar energy in September 2009’s National Geographic issue which discusses the idea of storing energy with water. Inspired by the photosynthesis performed by plants, MIT researchers, Daniel Nocera and Matthew Kanan have developed a new process that uses the sun’s energy to split water into hydrogen and oxygen gases. The oxygen and hydrogen are later reunited inside a fuel cell, generating electricity, with no by products other than water, which is recycled for the same process. Amazing. The idea is that households could become solar “power plants” that could charge electric cars and power household appliances at night.

- Idelle Fisher, IJDesign

Jim Russell
Recruiter/Consultant, Marketing and Sales

Colorado’s growing population and its citizens’ proclivity to be environmentally minded is helping diversify the state’s crops and expand the amount of organics and specialties grown there.

“We have a strong and growing organic sector,” said Tim Larsen, senior international marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Lakewood. “Produce is an area that can grow. We think we can see some additional sales for our farmers in particular in Colorado.”

“People may not be buying as much, but they are still buying the organic because of what it represents, which is no man-made, petroleum-based chemicals or fertilizers,” he said. “We are strong believers in the fact that Colorado fruit is the best if you’re looking at the quality and flavor.”
Source: Thepacker.com

I believe that the increasing popularity of MP3 players and mobile telephones will further increase the popularity, and as you say, bring the price down.

It’s not just an eco thing either – the ability to charge something when you’re nowhere near a power source is great too.

Solar Christmas lights does not produce any gas emissions and is echo friendly. But the big benefit is they do not need a power and aids to reduce your power bill. These solar LED bulbs have long life span than ordinary light bulb and you do not have to buy Christmas lights every year.

Installing the lights takes about 2-3 minutes. The lights turn on automatically at dusk. So you don’t have to turn the lights at night.

Also these lights are available in all different shapes and sizes and can be used to decorate any area of your home. Using these lights you can enjoy Christmas and at the same time save money on your energy bill.