Solar Gets Personal

Solar power is showing up on more than rooftops these days. Check out these amazing new completely personal ways to harness the power of the sun -- from self-ventilating hats to sun-powered chargers. Now you can take the sun's power with you wherever you go.

The LightCap

Solar Powered Light + Water Bottle

The LightCap is a marvelously bright idea. -- a water bottle with a solar-powered LED light nestled in the lid. It's not only the best unbreakable bottle you've ever used, it's also the coolest solar powered flashlight too. At just $19.95, it's Earth-friendly, and it won't break the bank.

Solio – A Pocket-Sized Charger

$99.95

The Solio Solar Charger features an internal battery that is charged by direct sunlight; it even has a suction cup for traveling in your car's window. The device can then transfer energy into any USB device. It's a convenient, eco-fabulous little creation!

Solar Flower Power

Currently in development

This little mini-wonder tool is a charging station for all your personal devices. Called the Solar Sunflower, it uses the power of the sun to generate energy, and has a battery that will power electrical devices through three standard sockets. What's more, it has a built-in music system.

The Voltaic Backpack

$249

Charge your portable electronic devices as you go with this awesome solar backpack from Voltaic. The pack sports high density padding in the shoulders and back, 1,850 cubic inches of storages space, plus pockets and wire channels for multiple electronic devices.

RailLight Solar Powerered LED Light

$29.95

Slip a solar-powered Raillight onto any 3/4” to 1 1/4”” round stainless railing with good sun access and your sturdy, lightweight, waterproof RailLight will shed a wonderful glow for up to eight hours. The RailLight attaches in seconds; no wires, no batteries, no costly installation—just instant light wherever you want it!

The Power Purse

$300

Charge your small, portable electronic devices with this very powerful purse from Solarjo Plug in your MP3 players and cell phones, and the purse channels the sun's power, charging flat batteries and making you look very cool.

LightShip

Solar Powered Nightlight, Bedside Light & More

Put a LightShip near any door, stairs, your electric panel, in any bathroom or hallway—anywhere there's a nearby clear glass window to stick it to. Get several and keep your camper, trailer or cabin well lit with absolutely no energy draw! You can even attach one to a window for charging during the day, then move it to where ever you need it at night.