Please allow me to introduce Solar Sam ... inventor, alternative-energy guru and the nicest damn guy you'll ever meet! At 86 years young, Sam has more energy and ideas than all his students put together.
Check it out ...
Every hour, enough sunlight energy reaches the Earth to meet the world’s energy demand for a whole year!
- U.S. Department of Energy
This and other amazing facts can be found at his site:
http://solarsam.com/
Anyhow, I told him I'd pass the word ... If anyone has an idea for a gadget, an alternative-energy application, etc ... Sam is the man! And yes, cycling enthusiasts, a solar-powered bicycle is in the works ... and I'm getting the first ride!