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Post-Sandy: A Friday in Rockaway Beach

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Mobile Solar Lighting Unit

Today was another sunny, but cold, day in Rockaway Beach. With nearly 6 kilowatts of solar panels deployed, the kitchen, the YANA headquarters, communications, the medical clinic and houses here are really enjoying the light. With help from SolaRover, Solar1 and the Greenpeace Rolling Sunlight – the Rockaways are being repowered with solar electricity. Continue reading →

After Sandy: A Cold Night in New York

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SolaRover's solar panels powering Hurricane Sandy relief effort.

It’s cold in Rockaway Beach tonight. Very cold.

Today has seen a lot of work done. While the Rolling Sunlight spent the day getting a solar re-charge with the blue skies over New York, a new friend appeared from SolaRover with a mobile solar array. Continue reading →