Showing posts with label solar panels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label solar panels. Show all posts

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Dell goes a bit Green...

Well, environmentally that is. Apparently, the hip new thing to do for tech companies is to go green, and Dell is no exception! Dell has cleverly installed Solar Panels in their parket lots, not only shading cars from the blistering Texas heat (Have you guys been to Texas? You could fry an egg on the sidewalk), but also generating 160 kW of power! Not only is it offsetting power costs for Dell, but its also utilizing space that the company already owns...a parking lot. There no reason any company with an outdoor parking lot shouldnt be doing this. Good move Dell! Now if you would only improve your shoddy tech support, I would be a bit happier...[Article]

Monday, July 6, 2009

Solar Power catching on to cargo ships!

A solar powered cargo ship, the M/V Auriga has been unveiled! A joint effort between NYK Lines and Toyota, the M/V Auriga can generate as much as 10% of the ships power! This is a great first step for solar enthusiasts and environmentalists, as shipping is one of the most pollutant industries. If this is the start of a trend, I would like to know where NYK buys its solar panels (and invest in that stock...). [Article]