AmbienTech SolarFold and SolarFan are innovative personal-sized solar panel designs out of the conceptual stage and available for purchase. The compact solar panels fold into a small bundle that can be unpacked and placed for charging.
The AmbienTech SolarFold and SolarFan use spherical-based solar cells, which allow them to remain thin, flexible and more durable than other types of photovoltaic arrays. The SolarFan also has a cute little tripod to make positioning the solar array easier. The cost for either unit is about $250 US.
Personal Solar Panels
Ambientech SolarFold and SolarFan are Folding Mobile Charging Systems
Trend Themes
1. Personal Solar Panels - Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in the development of more efficient and affordable personal solar panels
2. Spherical-based Solar Cells - Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in the development and implementation of spherical-based solar cells in larger solar panel designs
3. Mobile Solar Charging Systems - Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in the development of more advanced and portable mobile solar charging systems for easy access to renewable energy
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry could benefit from the production of more affordable and efficient personal solar panels
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3. Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry could benefit from the production of spherical-based solar cells to be implemented in larger solar panel designs