World’s First Solar-Powered Bus Stop

VICTORIA (CKNW/AM980) — It’s being called the world’s first solar-powered bus stop. Carmanah Technologies of Victoria says the I-stop only needs 90-minutes of natural light to charge up its batteries, so it will work even on the “wet...

Hi-tech Bus Stops Appear in Victoria

VICTORIA (CP) — Solar power is behind a British Columbia company’s bid to light up the world’s darkest bus stops. Carmanah Technologies Inc. of Victoria says its solar-powered bus stop is a low cost, low maintenance innovation with a night visibility...

B.C. Company Works to Light Up Bus Stops

VICTORIA (CP) — Solar power is behind a British Columbia company’s bid to light up the world’s darkest bus stops. Carmanah Technologies Inc. of Victoria says its solar-powered bus stop is a low cost, low maintenance innovation with a night visibility...

Chicago Harbor Breakwalls Will Get Night Lights

The U.S. Coast Guard and the Army Corps of Engineers agreed Tuesday to support a two-year pilot program to light the breakwaters surrounding Chicago Harbor. “The average recreational boater doesn’t take the time to learn anything about the water before...

Carmanah Technologies: It Lights the Way

Carmanah Technologies Corp. (CMH-TSX, $0.53, 604-684-2181, www.carmanah.com) is a Victoria, B.C.-based company which designs, manufactures and supplies solar powered LED (light emitting diode) ligting solutions to the marine, railway, transit and roadway markets. The...

Powered by the Sun

Bus Ride Magazine It seems like the simplest solution: instead of plugging in, look up to the sun for the newest powering options for outdoor applications.Solar illuminated bus shelters, bus stops and schedules promise to offer transit agencies easy installation with...