Plug-and-Play Solar Power
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Plug-and-Play Solar Powerby Eric Mitchell
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4pr7tGiBB8
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Sunfish by Clarian Power• Costs less than $1,000 per panel
• Plugs into a wall socket = easy installation
• Expandable up to 5 solar panels
• Considered for funding by GE Ecomagination
Sunfish by Clarian Power• 200-watt unit X 5 units = 1 Kilowatt of power
• About 15% of a typical household’s consumption
• Expected price (Spring 2011): ~ $799 per panel
• Hopefully available at Lowe’s, Best Buy, Costco
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If this isn’t available for purchase yet, and can only power 15% of my house...
Why does it matter?
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• Ingenuity
• Affordability
• Easy installation
“This is not about powering your home, it is about slowing down the meter.”-Chad Maglaque, President of Clarion
Sunfish by Clarian Power• Reduces energy footprint of offices, data centers, etc.
• IS managers should be environmentally conscious business environment + external environment
• Inspires further creativity
Sunfish by Clarian PowerDoes a variation of Moore’s Law apply?
• Solar technology is always improving over time.
• More efficient options continually become available.
GREEN technology is an important aspect of business.
Sunfish by Clarian PowerThank you. Questions?
Original Article: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/green/coming-soon-sub-1000-plug-and-play-solar/13869
More Information: http://www.clarianpower.com