Solar-Powered Products
Solar-Powered Headset Radio: Allows you to tune in AM/FM stations in as little as thirty percent of full sunlight. Any additional power is used to charge the NiMH rechargeable batteries while the headset is operating. Perfect for those predicted rolling black outs this summer.
Solar-Powered Pathway Lighting: No need to run hazardous electrical wires and won’t add to your monthly utility bill.
$20 per light
Solar-Powered Car Battery Charger: Solar panel can connect through your cars cigarette/power socket or to your battery directly to ensure your battery is always charged. The panel can also help run small appliances such as CBs, stereo and TVs.
$29.95 for 1.8 watt panel
$69.95 for 5 watt panel
Solar-Powered Porch Lighting: Built-in rechargeable batteries use solar energy to recharge, and provide up to 8 hours of nightly run time.
$60
Solar-Powered and Hand-Cranked Radio: This radio is not dependent on batteries or an outlet. In fact, 20 seconds of winding produces 45 minutes of reception and this type of radio has unlimited playtime in direct sun.
$70
Solar-Powered Motion Sensor Security Lights: Same as the above but totally solar powered, so any electricity they use doesn't show up on your monthly, volatile utility bill. These also cut down on California's total demand for power.
$120
10-watt Portable Solar Panel: Perfect size for running or recharging your laptop, cellphone, camcorder or other small, portable appliances.
$129
Like what you see? Go ahead and show your support! UCAN is a truly independent non-profit watchdog organization, dependent on grassroots donations like yours!
Utility Consumers' Action Network
(619) 696-6966 or file a complaint about a company online.
Terms & Conditions
UCAN.org is made available by the Utility Consumers' Action Network to assist you in becoming what you always knew you could be, a consumer ROCK STAR! We take no corporate money, and are beholden only to you, the consumer. As such, the site is here for educational, advocacy, and empowerment purposes, as well to to give you general information and a general understanding of the law. Just remember this site is NOT here to provide specific legal advice. By using this web site you of course understand that there is no attorney client relationship between you and the Web Site publisher, UCAN. The Web Site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.
That said, get to digging on the site, inform yourself, speak your mind, and earn Watchdog Bones! This is YOUR site, and we mean it. So comment on any of the content, discuss the latest issues in the forums, file a complaint on a company with the fraud squad, and generally cut loose.
See our Privacy Policy and Copyright Policy, Some Rights Reserved
- Remember, if you have any questions about copyright law or need legal information regarding intellectual property, the internet, or new technologies, visit our affiliate New Media Rights at www.newmediarights.org. If you are in the San Diego region, you can also can apply to use our multimedia studio and equipment for free.
Post new comment