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Sun-Powered Hourglass Lamps

Sphelar Solar Lantern is High-Tech and High-Design

— August 18, 2012 — Eco
An illuminating example of technology married with design, the Sphelar Solar Lantern is a beautiful piece of lighting that is eco-friendly as well. Utilizing advanced solar technology, the Sphelar Solar Lantern charges its spherical solar cells while in sunlight to light up your evening activities with its LED bulbs. When its winter season the lamp can be charged using a USB cable or an AC adapter. On a full charge, the lamp should last for approximately four hours.

The Sphelar Solar Lantern was designed in the shape of an hourglass by design studio 'graf.' The lamp comes in two different types of wood (birch or walnut) and that wood comes from sustainable forests.

The Sphelar Solar Lantern costs a cool $536. That's the price of high-end design matched with the latest solar technology these days.
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Design - There is room for innovation in creating eco-friendly and visually pleasing designs that utilize solar power technology.
2. Sustainable Lighting Solutions - The push towards sustainable and energy-efficient lighting can create opportunities for companies to develop products that serve both form and function.
3. Multi-season Solar Technology - With the ability to charge with USB cable or AC adapter, there is potential for companies to create solar-powered products that can function year-round in various weather conditions.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor and Furnishing - Incorporating solar technology in everyday household items is an opportunity for the home decor and furnishing industries.
2. Outdoor Recreation - Eco-friendly and portable solar-powered lighting solutions can be valuable for the outdoor recreation industry, providing an alternative to battery-powered or gas-powered options.
3. Renewable Energy - The development of visually appealing and efficient solar-powered products represents the continued growth of renewable energy industries and their potential to innovate in design and function.
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