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Efficient Heat-Powered Lanterns

The 'IGNIS' Thermal Electric Light Supports Users in Remote Areas

— March 15, 2019 — Tech
The conceptual 'IGNIS' thermal electric light is a small but mighty solution for use in remote areas, when camping or even emergencies to keep users supported at all times. The solution is designed as a portable lantern that can also generate power from heat sources, which means that using the accompanying chamber for burning oils, spirits or even fats can be converted into electricity. Users can also place the lantern on a stovetop to charge the internal battery to keep a full smartphone charge available or enough power for many hours of illumination.

Designer of the conceptual 'IGNIS' thermal electric light, Tobias Trübenbacher, explained his creation saying, "I made many experiments and tests with this thermoelectric elements to find out the ideal conditions for a maximum current. As in the final product there is a heat conducting aluminum surface over a heat source on one side of the thermoelectric modules and a heat sink which maintains the ambient temperature on the other side, current is generated which is stored in several batteries."
Trend Themes
1. Thermal Electric Power - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop efficient and portable devices that can generate power from heat sources.
2. Remote Area Lighting - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design lighting solutions specifically for use in remote areas, camping, and emergencies.
3. Energy Harvesting - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore technologies that capture and convert heat energy into usable electricity.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative products for campers and outdoor enthusiasts that provide sustainable lighting and power solutions.
2. Emergency Preparedness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop reliable and compact lighting and power sources for use during emergencies and power outages.
3. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate heat-to-power conversion technologies for renewable energy applications and off-grid solutions.
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