Solarbrick Lights the Way
by Warren McLaren, Sydney 
on 06.28.05
Grab a bunch of light emitting diodes (LEDs) connect them to some solar panels and wrap them in some tough polycarbonate plastic and you get Solarbricks. Can be used like pavers in the ground, allowing 2 tonne trucks to drive over them. Or place them vertically in posts. 6 colours, 2 sizes and a variety of shapes. If given 1 hour of direct sunlight, they will illuminate a pathway for about 3 nights or 12 hours, automatically turning on as darkness approaches. Under conditions of cloud, rain or shade 6-8 hours is required for a full charge. A maintenance free life of about 10 years is forecast. In Europe, try ::Solarwereld and in Australia look up ::Hotbeam
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These look really cool...can you get them in the US?
You can buy the solar bricks at:www.solarlightingbricks.com or call toll free: 866-721-6595