Tag Archives: portable solar power

APPALACHIAN TRAIL CHALLENGE

Posted on May 16, 2013 by goalzero

The Appalachian Trail is approximately 2,200 miles long and runs through 13 states on the East Coast. Also known as the second-longest trail in the world! The challenge: Hike the entire trail in one season. GZnation member Victor Maisano accepted the challenge. Most people take anywhere between 5-7 months to complete the trek. Victor is attempting to complete it by September 1st. Which means he has to hike about 15-20 miles a day. What motivates someone to take on such a challenge? Well, for victor it was purely the adventure. He had just landed back in America after a 6 month … Continue reading →

NEW SOLAR AMBASSADOR-MIKE LIBECKI

Posted on May 8, 2013 by goalzero

Goal Zero’s growing list of ambassadors ranges from slackliners to alpinists, photographers to explorers. The company searches for athletes and individuals with a passion for living life to its fullest with zero apathy, zero boundaries, and zero regrets – making Mike Libecki a perfect addition to our team. Nominated as Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic, Libecki is driven by an undeniable passion that has taken him to all seven continents for over 45 major expeditions, half of which have been solo! “Not only do Goal Zero products help make my expeditions possible and successful, they make them easier,” … Continue reading →

PORTABLE SOLAR POWER-101

Posted on May 7, 2013 by goalzero

The GOAL ZERO engineers are at it again! Answering your questions about portable solar power, how it works, and what you can do with it! 1) Is it possible to make solar panels light enough and flexible enough to attach to a parachute or boat sail? -Hayden Houston -Yes, flexible solar technology exists and should definitely exist on boat sail or top of a parachute! Though, there are a few problems with flexible solar; 1) Per watt, is it about 2-4 times more expensive than mono-crystalline, which is the technology we use. 2) It is less efficient so you will need … Continue reading →