The glassware in the Energy Collection has been given a photovoltaic layer of dye Synthesized Solar Cell so that it can harness power from the light surrounding it at all times. An innovative material, to say the least, it works against people's preconceptions of how solar objects tend to look. The Energy Collection also shows how far along solar technology has come and how it can be adapted for everyday use.
Designed by Marjan van Aubel, the Energy Collection was created in collaboration with Michael Graetzel lab at Ecole Polytechnic Federale,
Solaronix, EPFL+ECAL Lab and Imperial College London. Working with a specially made cabinet, the glasses transfers its collected energy into it to be stored for later.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Photovoltaic Glassware
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in the development of new glassware products that incorporate photovoltaic technology, allowing them to harness power from surrounding light sources.
- Innovative Solar Objects
- There is potential for disruptive innovation in the creation of solar objects that challenge traditional aesthetics and overcome preconceptions about how solar technology should look.
- Advancements in Solar Technology
- The Energy Collection demonstrates the progress made in solar technology and presents opportunities for applying solar energy solutions to everyday use in various industries.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Glassware Manufacturing
- The glassware manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of photovoltaic glassware by incorporating solar technology into their products, providing energy-efficient and sustainable options for consumers.
- Interior Design
- The interior design industry can explore the use of innovative solar objects as functional and visually appealing elements in home and office spaces, promoting eco-friendly practices and reducing energy consumption.
- Renewable Energy
- The renewable energy industry can leverage the advancements in solar technology showcased by the Energy Collection to further develop and improve solar energy solutions for widespread adoption, meeting the growing demand for clean and sustainable energy sources.
