Space Solar Power
Space Solar Power System
Like the story of a fictional movie, but Japanese space agency plan so serious: In 2030 they will capture solar energy in space and sends it to Earth via laser or microwave.
Solar Phone
Sagem-Puma Phone
French mobile phone company, Sagem, in collaboration with Puma, one of the famous brands in the world of sport. They made solar-powered 3G smartphone that feels suitable for sports lovers.
Like most other smartphones, this device has a resolution of 240×320 pixels. Puma Phone features solar cells located at the back of the phone. Uniquely, users will get points when ‘hanging out’ of this phone. Accumulated points can then be converted into prizes at Puma Store.
As a phone aimed to sports lovers, Puma Phone has features such as: Analog Stopwatch, Pedometer, Yachting Compass, GPS run tracker and GPS bike Speedo. As a result, this phone will be very compatible when paired with an athlete.
In addition to solar energy, Puma Phone also has a Li-Ion Battery 880 mAh, with 3G connectivity. This product will be marketed starting next April. Unfortunately, Puma had not yet published the price. [Via]
Solar Bra
Solar Powered Bra by Triumph Japan
Underwear maker Triumph Japan launched the Solar Power Bra show that solar panels can produce enough energy to charge your phone or iPod and can display small messages because it is wired to a mini electric bulletin board. The bra padding can be used to store water and to drink it by using a straw that you insert into the brasserie cup. The Solar Power Bra requires solar panels to be worn around the abdomen to collect direct sunlight. Green-colored bra should not be washed or used in the rain. “Very comfortable and I can really feel involved in eco-friendly efforts as well,” model Yuko Ishida said. [Via]
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Solar Watch by Shin Azumi
This digital solar watch owns two windows: one shows the time by a digital display, while others exposes the solar cell. Thinking about a regular solar watch, solar cells are frequently disguised or hidden from view. But at this solar power watch that designed by Shin Azumi, the focus put on solar cells as a design feature to show its importance. The design shows respect for solar power as technology that produces clean energy sources.
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Solar Inside – The Solar Powered Bench
Seating is the main purpose of a bench. However, modern people do something more on the bench. Waiting for someone to become one of the new functions. Design of bench freed itself from tradition. This is a new approach of thinking what the bench is. While the traditional role, this bench becomes WiFi hot-spots and night-lighting with a thin film solar battery. In addition, made of aluminum and recycling plastic considered eco-issues.
