Ford has just released an app for smartphones that keeps track of the rapidly growing number of electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S. The app is updated daily and contains the location of more than 9,400 public charging stations. The app also allows owners of Ford vehicles to … [continued]
Chargepoint, the largest online global charging network, which connects drivers of electric vehicles to charging stations throughout 14 countries, has announced its latest mobile application for all iOS and Android smart phones. The app will include a variety of social network options. The mobile app will continue providing users … [continued]
You can now use the screen of your smartphone to simulate the active surface area of a solar panel, and receive an estimate of the solar resources in that position. In addition to that, the free app, available for iPhones or Android phones, also gives you information such as … [continued]
I recently had a chat with Kathy Swartz, Executive Director of Solar Energy International (SEI), and Chris Turek, Director of Online and Educational Services at SEI. They’ve got some awesome solar training and curriculum services worth checking out, which we discuss a bit in this interview below: Zach: So, first of all, what exactly … [continued]
Home automation technology manufacturer INSTEON has introduced the world’s “first-to-market networked remote control dimmable LED light bulb.” “For years, home automation has controlled light fixtures with plug-in lamp modules, wire-in switches and keypads. But, until now, no one has controlled the bulb itself. It’s exciting to be the first … [continued]
The options offered by smart phone technology and apps are virtually limitless. We’ve featured a number of green apps here on CleanTechnica, but I can’t remember hearing or reading about one for monitoring solar panel performance.. until now. SunPower has just unveiled one for its customers. Last week, SunPower, a world-leading … [continued]
