The Solar Saucer impacted Black Rock City this past burn during its 2007 maiden voyage, with Captain Scotty Whitaker at the helm. This mobile generator uses energy from our closest star to power its internal devices such as LED lights and a sound system, while providing enough juice for any extracurricular 110 volt device.

Since taking off from Black Rock City, The Solar Saucer has toured a number of clubs and parties throughout the Western United States. Scotty even touched down at King’s Beach Elementary for a renewable energy download to some small Earthlings.
Stats: The Solar Saucer stores 1.75 kilowatts per hour in 16 batteries located onboard. Running a 48-volt system and a 3600-watt grid tie inverter. Interior can be used as a stage, DJ booth, or mind control center. Beam me up!

Converting the sun’s rays to energy for your sound system, lighting, and art projects is easier and cheaper than you might think.

Tips:

1) Assess your energy needs first. Find out how many kilowatt hours (kWh) you need for each electrical device you have
2) Do your best to buy from a solar provider in your region to lessen the impact of shipping your order.

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Check out the Solar Intent by Eureka. LEDs charge during the day to light your costume changes at night. Eight hours of solar charge equals eight hours of illumination. Yes!

Whether you’re a burner who’s gotta trek to your own personal soundtrack, cutting a film, recording a podcast, or just taking mad digital photos, there are some personal solar power packs and bags out there to keep your gadgets juiced up when you need them.
Affordable Solar has portable power packs and PowerFilm. Solio makes a sleek portable charger, though call to make sure they have the right tips for the gadgets you want to take. (BCP REQUEST: if you order from Solio, ask them not to send any tips that you do not plan to use, as it is a HUGE WASTE. (Thanks. Luv u.) These chargers are great for the burner who wants to transfer energy sources from their bike basket to their Balenciaga in an instant. (Bear with me, I just read a Harper’s Bazaar and I’m feelin’ the tranny fashionista voice right now.)

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Need a water pump for your grey water system? Try a water pump made especially for use with a solar system—super energy efficient!

We found some at Gaiam and The Alternative Energy Store.