Solar Plane completes its 2nd quarter of it's cross-country flight

A solar-powered plane with its side by side propellers and the pilot named Andre Borsche along with Bertrand Piccard, the ones in charge of the project, took on a challenge of travelling cross-country  powered only by the sun. The plane had gotten airborne off the ground of California early May headed to  Phoenix, Arizona taking part in completing its 1st quarter of its travel. After it's take off from Phoenix, Arizona last Wednesday, the plane landed safely at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas finishing off it's 2nd trip cross country. After preparations, the plane is expected to take off from Texas to Washington, then crossing the finish line at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. Each trip is measured to take about 20 hours with several of days for inspection at each of the cities.

8 Solar-Powered Mobile Chargers!

Whether you're waiting at a bus stop or on a bus, you look down at your phone and it's flickering that familiar light indicating low battery. What to do next? Well, one option can be to buy yourself a "Snow Lizard SLXtreme Case," though the price may be a bit steep.

This case is a rugged, waterproof, solar-charging case for the iPhone 4, 4S, and 5. It was originally a Kickstarter project that had received more than twice its funding goal.

Price : $129.99


Fancy yourself an altoid when your breath stinks or just out of habit? Maybe you'd also be interested in this charger for a change.

Featuring the Altoids Solar USB Charger, this nifty DIY charger is available as a set from Brown Dog Gadgets. This runs on AA batteries and it will also power up any of your USB gadgets.

Price : $34.99


Not all solar panels come in large sizes like a rooftop; it may also come in small packages such as the latest developed "Gomadic Sunvolt."

This charger is a thin yet amply sized solar panel that, even on a cloudy day, can quickly charge multiple electronic devices as if charged by a wall outlet. The SunVolt also comes with a custom-designed carrying case that looks similar to a compact laptop case.

Price : $99.95
(SunVolt MAX is $129.95)


If you're working at the office and you forgot your charger at home and your coworkers don't seem to have one in handy for you, this may come in handy: "XD Design Solar Window Charger"

This XD Design Solar Window Charger is sleek and easily mounts to your window with reusable silicon paper. It can also charge any USB device.

Price : Approximately $65


If you just moved in a new place and you're thinking of possibly getting some artwork or decor to decorate your home and make it feel like your "home sweet home" to relax to after a stressing day at work, then maybe this will perk your interest.

This bonsai-inspired sculpture is pricey but if you're willing to spend some extra bucks on decorating your home, it's not too out of the question. Vivien Muller's Electree will charge your USB device before your guests can stop talking about it.

Price : $450


There also is another handy charger made for those iPhone lovers: WakaWaka Power Compact Solar Charger!

After a day in the sun, the WakaWaka compact charger can fully charge your phone. There also is a perk -- for every charger you purchase, WakaWaka gives one of those in need (and it manufactures parts in Haiti, which is still reeling from natural disasters).

Price : $79


Are you looking for that one extra piece to make your living room look spectacular? With the Solio CLASSIC2, it can also come in handy for designing your room to give it a retro look.

If the award-winning design of Solio CLASSIC2 doesn't reel you in, maybe some specs will: When fully charged, the CLASSIC2 can recharge the average phone up to 2 times (approximately 15 hours of music).

Price : $100

Real sunflowers use the sun to thrive so why not use some digital photosynthesis for your smartphone?

Featuring the XD Design Solar Sunflower, it can charge both USB and mini USB devices.

More and more solar gadgets to look into in 2013

Are you tired of constantly trying to buy batteries for your keyboard because it just keeps on dying after a period of time? Well, problem solved with the new anticipated Logitech Wireless Solar-Powered Keyboard!

Oh, and did I mention there's one in black too?

This keyboard is compatible with mobile devices such as tablets and phones accessed through the bluetooth function. Don't worry about buying batteries for this one because it's charged through the solar cells on top as shown. Full charged capacity can obtain functionality up to three hours.


Next off, do you have a kindle? If you do, this is maybe something you ought to consider getting for your Kindle.

Solar Focus had created a leather case over for the screen and they also inserted a flap on the top right hand of the case to charge the case from the sun. Not only this but there is a LED reading light built in to read outdoors and indoors.


Battery-powered flashlights can get lost in luggage easily and anything battery powered can only last for a period of time. Battery-powered lanterns can eat up all those D-size batteries in only a few days but, here's an invention that is worth keeping.

Featuring the Woods Solar Powered Tent, it is a tent with solar-powered LED lighting inside. This tent has many LED lights strung, all of them which are connected to a panel on its outside that can charge from the sun in 6 hours. At night, you can access lighting for 2-4 hours.

So, when you decide to go camping with a few of your friends or family members, don't hesitate to buy and pack this invention for it'll save the hassle!

When you go somewhere for a vacation and there is just that one thing that always slips your mind in forgetting to pack? Well, mobile chargers are usually forgetful when traveling somewhere but, that's where the Goal Zero Sherpa 120 Kit comes in!

This kit runs at a high-efficiency rate, in which it has enough power to charge an iPhone for 133 hours, an iPod for 400 hours or even a laptop for 5 hours. It actually is not heavy as expected (6.5 lbs) when it carries a panel, cables and a power pack. When the pack reaches its full charging capacity, it can hold 120Wh, which is enough to charge the average laptop twice or more.

For people who enjoy decorative lights or even gardening, consider this: Mohzy Petal Solar Light.

This solar light can be a cute and fun way of decorating your garden for it can absorb sunlight through the small solar panel featured on the left and illuminate the garden outdoors at night.