Parasolar is the perfect name: it's a parasol, meant to be used during sunny days, and it captures solar energy to recharge your gadgetry. Oded Shoreer made this for the Greener Gadgets Competition
The cloth has panels of photovoltaic cells that transfer power to a charger in the handle with a couple of USB connections.
Implications - Consumers are increasingly embracing eco-friendly products that cut down on their personal energy usage. To reach this market, designers must create products that speak to consumers' desire to save energy without cutting down on their gadgets they've grown accustomed to using in their everyday lives. Electricity-capturing parasols make the best of sunny and rainy days.
What's Driving This Trend
- Eco-friendly Gadgets
- Developing eco-friendly gadgets that help consumers save energy while still using their beloved gadgets.
- Solar-powered Accessories
- Designing accessories that capture solar energy to power electronic devices.
- Energy-efficient Design
- Creating products that promote energy efficiency without sacrificing functionality.
Who This Affects Most
- Sustainable Technology
- Creating innovative gadgets and accessories that incorporate sustainable and renewable energy sources.
- Outdoor Gear
- Integrating solar-powered accessories into outdoor gear like umbrellas and parasols.
- Personal Electronics
- Manufacturing energy-efficient products and accessories for personal electronic devices.
