It appears that light bulbs may soon become obsolete if Damian Savio, a Sydney design student, has his way.
The Longueville designer invented Lightway window louvers that illuminate dwellings without the need of an external energy source or a light bulb. Using the latest in transparent photovoltaic nanoscale technology the louvers store sunlight throughout the day and during those long, dark hours of night, convert the energy into a light source.
Savio claims that if his louvers were installed across Sydney, there would be a massive 22% reduction in electricity usage. Louvers can be customised with glowing patterns or colours and may also be removed and used like a torch.
Applications for this technology are endless, but in the short-term Savio sees his product aiding remote communities.
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Trend Themes
1. Self-sustaining Windows - Innovative windows that can store and convert sunlight into energy for illumination and reduce electricity usage.
2. Transparent Photovoltaic Nanoscale Technology - Advancements in this technology allow for new applications in architecture and design.
3. Customizable and Portable Light Source - New product could disrupt the market for portable torches and emergency lighting.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Lightway's invention has the potential to completely disrupt and innovate the way architects design buildings and their energy consumption.
2. Renewable Energy - The advancement in transparent photovoltaic nanoscale technology could have a significant impact on the renewable energy industry in the near future.
3. Consumer Products - The customizable and portable light source aspect of the Lightway window louvers can potentially disrupt the market for portable torches and other emergency lighting products in the consumer market.