Solar Chaise Lounge Passively Stores Renewable Energy
Amelia Roblin — August 5, 2011 — Eco
Heat, light and kinetic energy are all around us, but technologies designed to harness these as sustainable sources of electricity aren't yet openly available. The aim of this Solar Chaise Lounge is to passively soak up and store power from the sun's rays so that one can cut down his use of less eco-friendly resources.
Vlada Davydova has created a rigid hinged recliner concept with solar panels integrated within its surfaces. The patio chair can take several different positions and angles, allowing it to assume optimal placement for receiving light and heat from above. One of these arrangements affords the sitter shelter under a canopy, so to avoid damage due to excessive UV exposure. This Solar Chaise Lounge accrues the most energy when it's closed flat, and one can put the garnered juice to use to charge his phone, laptop or outdoor lighting.
Vlada Davydova has created a rigid hinged recliner concept with solar panels integrated within its surfaces. The patio chair can take several different positions and angles, allowing it to assume optimal placement for receiving light and heat from above. One of these arrangements affords the sitter shelter under a canopy, so to avoid damage due to excessive UV exposure. This Solar Chaise Lounge accrues the most energy when it's closed flat, and one can put the garnered juice to use to charge his phone, laptop or outdoor lighting.
Trend Themes
1. Passive Solar-energy Harvesting - Developing furniture and other products that can passively absorb solar energy and convert it to electricity without active input, enabling eco-friendly power generation.
2. Flexible Solar Panel Integration - Innovative designs integrating flexible solar panels onto the surface of various consumer products and furnishings, yielding eco-friendly charging capabilities and convenient access to renewable energy sources.
3. Multi-positional Solar Products - Revolutionizing solar-aware product design with versatile and adaptable products, such as multi-positional chairs that can collect solar energy from various angles and positions, creating more opportunities for eco-friendly power generation.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Rethinking furniture design to incorporate renewable energy sources, making it more sustainable and attractive to eco-minded consumers.
2. Outdoor Recreation - Creating sustainable outdoor furniture, sport equipment and other outdoor gear that utilizes and stores solar energy, enabling consumers to generate power while enjoying outdoor activities.
3. Consumer Electronics - Incorporating solar panel charging capabilities into portable devices, creating more eco-friendly and efficient mobile products for consumers on the go.
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