Solar panel arrays for homes are nothing new, but more often times than not, they are an eyesore to say the least, that is unless…you’re talking about SolarGaps Solar Window Blinds. These smart blinds track the sun throughout the day, automatically adjusting their position to the optimal angles to generate solar electricity for your home, apartment or office.
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Italy-based design studio Designlibero conceptualized a new and innovative piece of protective equipment to help one prevent the spread of COVID-19, and it’s called “Bubble Shield”. Simply put, it’s design to act as a physical barrier in public spaces and made from thermic-welded Etfe. It consists of two halves, which are connected by a zipper, for quick and easy access.
An international team of researchers teamed with Monash University to develop an extra-light, flexible solar cell that could power future wearable devices. Measuring just tenth the width of a human hair, these cells would have a lifespan of 11.5 years and have the ability to operate for over 20,000 hours with almost no quality deterioration, or 4.8-percent to be more specific.
JBL is best known for their audio products and they’re now exploring a sustainable, solar-powered headphone, called the JBL REFLECT Eternal. This device combines Exeger’s revolutionary light converting material into a stylish form-factor with JBL’s legendary Pro Sound technology. Unlike normal solar cells, which require a large surface area and are optimized only for outdoor use, Exeger’s innovative Powerfoyle material is specially engineered to generate power with indoor light as well as indirect sunlight.
You may have never heard of the Sion, and that’s because this solar powered, all-electric vehicle was just recently unveiled by Sono Motors. Unlike other EVs, its battery can be charged either using a standard plug or its own solar cells. One thing we didn’t get to see when the production version made its debut back inn March was the interior, that is until now.