The 'Solar Glass' Absorbs the Sun to Keep Your Drink Warm
Alexander Lam — May 31, 2013 — Unique
References: yankodesign
Harnessing the power of the sun, the 'Solar Glass' absorbs solar energy to keep drinks at your preferred temperature. The glass is coated with a thin heat-absorbing material on the inside to prevent temperature changes. In addition, the outer layer also has an absorbent coating to take in energy from the sun. With both sides of a cup regulating temperature, the 'Solar Glass' keeps your beverage at a perfect drinking level.
The structure of the cup is built with an inner and outer tube. The inner tube contains the coating and is suspended within a glass outer tube. As a result, the Solar Glass's "solar vacuum heat pipe" design keeps heat from being lost to nearby surfaces.
The structure of the cup is built with an inner and outer tube. The inner tube contains the coating and is suspended within a glass outer tube. As a result, the Solar Glass's "solar vacuum heat pipe" design keeps heat from being lost to nearby surfaces.
Trend Themes
1. Solar Cups - There is an opportunity to innovate and create more products that utilize solar energy in everyday items, like food containers.
2. Temperature Regulating Cups - There is an opportunity to create cups that regulate and maintain the temperature of the beverage inside, even with changing external temperatures.
3. Vacuum Heat Pipe Design - There is an opportunity to utilize vacuum heat pipe design in other products to prevent heat loss and improve energy efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry could benefit from creating more sustainable cups and other containers that regulate temperature without needing electricity.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry could explore creating more products that utilize solar energy in everyday items to promote sustainability and energy efficiency.
3. Home Goods - The home goods industry could consider creating more products with vacuum heat pipe design to improve energy efficiency and reduce heat loss.
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