Monthly Archives: June 2012

Executive Post: A Relative Newcomer’s Take on Goal Zero

Posted on June 28, 2012 by goalzero

This blog post was written by Trent Read, chief financial officer of Goal Zero. Hello to all who take the time to read what I have to say. I’m going to be frequently contributing to the Goal Zero blog from now on, so I’ll do my best to keep it interesting. We’ll quickly see if I’m successful. To provide some brief background, I have been with Goal Zero since January of this year…which makes me a relative newcomer here at one of the fastest growing companies in the country. When I say that we are one of the fastest growing companies … Continue reading →

5 Killer Places to Use Solar Gear

Posted on June 27, 2012 by goalzero

Maybe you already have a bucket list, but we’ve conjured up a new to-do for avid hikers and campers for unbeatable adventure. Start saving, take your solar gear and find yourself at one (if not all) of these five insane locations. Glacier National Park. Dubbed a hiker’s paradise, this national park in Montana is packed with 700 miles of trails. If you’re up for it, go off the beaten path for your own view of the glacially-carved valleys. All we have to say is get there, and be prepared for meadows, mountains, lakes and forests.   Plitvice Lakes National Park. … Continue reading →

Most Importantly on Solar Day: Worship the Sun!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by goalzero

As spring becomes summer, this year celebrate Solar Day like never before with tips from GOAL ZERO’s Solar Squad. With the longest day of the year come opportunities to spend more time outside, help the environment and do wonders for your health. Instead of just preaching, those wacky guys from Power Wars have crammed their advice into this handy infographic. At GOAL ZERO, Solar Day is basically like a national holiday. It’s special… sacred really. Avoiding speedos to not become a sunburn statistic, drinking lots of water and saving energy by shutting off the lights are just a few ways … Continue reading →