Earlier this year on EU Solar day, three intrepid travelers set off on a journey around the world hoping to educate the masses on the virtues of solar power.
Traveling the majority of the trip by bicycle, the trio have endeavored to keep their carbon footprint as small as possible, off-setting their carbon using PURE and utilizing solar panels fitted to their panniers to power all of their kit, including a mobile phone service.
The core purpose of the trip is to demonstrate the potential for solar energy to provide a viable solution to current global energy needs. Also, they hope to raise funds and awareness for the charity Solar Aid, a solar energy charity for the developing world.
Their pedaling began in London in May and currently the cyclists should be nearing Tehran. The final destination is Miami (February 2010) and will mark the end of nearly a year's worth of travel.
The trio regularly update their journey notes and their website is really worth visiting as it provides some great photos and information about their cause, so be sure to check it out!
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