It has been proven that solar power is effective and that (once setup) it can become a cheap and passive means to harness renewable energy. But the technology is not overly accessible to the public, so a project like Geo Lights is a brilliant way to slowly bring sun-soaking illumination into peoples' homes.
Kiran Gangadharan has designed an abstract splatter-shaped module that houses the small solar panels, the battery and the LED bulb necessary to make each piece function independently. However, his greater concept incorporates a way for separate units to share electricity by linking their little branches. This way, some can do the acquiring while others do the expending. Applications for Geo Lights allow them to be installed on the walls of interior rooms or even assembled into intricate outdoor pavilions.
Linked Solar Illuminators
Geo Lights Explore a New Dimension of Domestic Photovoltaic Technology
Trend Themes
1. Passive Solar Technology - Creating abstract solar modules that can function independently and share electricity opens up opportunities for passive solar technology in residential and commercial applications.
2. Interconnected Lighting Systems - Developing lighting systems that can link separate units to share electricity presents disruptive innovation opportunities for creating interconnected lighting systems in homes, offices, and public spaces.
3. Versatile Solar Installations - Designing solar modules that can be installed on walls or assembled into outdoor structures provides opportunities for versatile solar installations for both interior and exterior spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The concept of linking separate solar modules to share electricity enhances the potential of renewable energy solutions and offers opportunities for innovation within the renewable energy industry.
2. Home Improvement - Integrating abstract solar modules into interior walls and outdoor pavilions creates disruptive innovation opportunities within the home improvement industry, allowing for eco-friendly lighting solutions.
3. Architectural Design - Developing solar installations that can be assembled into intricate outdoor pavilions opens up new possibilities for incorporating sustainable architectural design elements into outdoor spaces.