Bring light to your dark shed, without having to connect to your local power grid. This LED shed light features 10 bright LED’s that are powered via a solar panel. The panel can be placed in direct sunshine with the included 20-foot extension cord. Mount the light on the ceiling or wall for maximum flexibility, or use it as a utility light for a work bench. A pull chain allows easy on and off. A switch on the body lets you select between 10 LED’s that last 2 hours, or 5 LED’s that last 4 hours. The LED’s have an average rated life of 100,000 hours, ensuring years of continuous use. The solar panel has a glass cover for protection in wet locations. Includes three AA rechargeable batteries and all mounting hardware. Approved for damp location use as defined by the National Electric Code. Please consult your local electrical code for details. DL # 274093.

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Lenmar R2G Battery Charger and Clock. Charges 1-4 AA or AAA NiMH batteries in less than 2 hours. And a built-in USB port lets you charge your USB-compatible mp3 player, cell phone or other device at the same time! R2G stands for Ready to Go. These batteries are fully changed straight out of the package. Includes 4 R2G NiMH AA batteries, designed to last 4 times longer than standard NiMH; Displays battery status; Power using International (100-240V) AC adapter or DC vehicle adapter (both included!). Measures 3 x 4 1/4 x 1″h. Weighs 11 ozs. UL-listed. Order yours today! Lenmar R2G Battery Charger and Clock

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“My vision is that when I fly up and down the state of California I see every available space blanketed with solar. That is my goal.” –California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, October 23, 2008

“We know that the country that harnesses the power of clean, renewable energy will lead the 21st century. We invented solar technology, but we’ve fallen behind countries like Germany. It is time for America to lead again.” –President Barack Obama, February 24, 2009

This is an inspiring look at how new ‘alternative energy’ policies are leading the way in the fight against the global energy crisis.

The looming threat of global warming may be the greatest challenge of the present generation. Confronted by the potential of such a massive worldwide calamity, the average citizen often wonders what he or she can do.

In this inspiring and optimistic story of a green revolution in the making, veteran science and technology journalist Bob Johnstone shows how the unrelenting efforts of a small band of grassroots activists have discovered ways to make solar a practical retail energy solution. The crucial driver for the adoption of solar energy has not been technology but policy. Focusing on initiatives in Germany, he describes the use of the “feed-in tariff” as the most successful policy mechanism yet invented to spur on widespread deployment of solar energy.

Turning to California, Johnstone reviews the efforts of policy wonks to create new schemes to make solar affordable at the municipal level. Pioneers in both tree-hugging Berkeley and golf-playing Palm Desert have united in common cause, and other towns and cities are planning to follow suit. As with other emerging trends, as California goes so goes the rest of the country.

Concluding with a positive view of the future, Johnstone describes the creativity of many startups fueled by venture capital. Innovation is being applied to every part of the process, from silicon production to financing and installation. The details may still be uncertain, but there’s no doubt that the solar revolution is underway.

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