Not all children are fortunate enough to have access to electricity, but designer Jesse Lee of Diamond Bar has developed a product that will bring light to even the darkest corners of the earth, with the 'Powered by Sports' Lamp.
The concept of this lantern is rather simple: a removable rechargeable battery is kept within the soft-shelled soccer ball, harnessing the energy input from every kick a kid lays on it. When evening falls, the field is no longer visible and illumination is needed for nightly chores, the battery can be placed within the portable eco-friendly light fixture so that it may emit a generous glow.
Designed especially with underprivileged African children in mind, the 'Powered by Sports' Lamp would not be possible without inspiration from the founder of 'Charity:Water,' Scott Harrison.
Impact-Powered Lights
'Powered by Sports' Lamp is a Fun Light Fixture
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Lighting - Develop eco-friendly lighting fixtures using unconventional energy sources like kinetic energy to mobilize social impact projects.
2. Sustainable Sports Equipment - Explore new designs and materials that make sports equipment more sustainable by promoting energy harvesting or renewable energy.
3. Electricity Access for Underprivileged Communities - Incorporate technologies that provide clean energy for remote areas, especially targeting underprivileged communities, where access to basic amenities like light and electricity is limited.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment Manufacturing - Sports equipment manufacturers can use technologies that make sustainable products that harness and store kinetic energy for use in energy-deprived parts of the world.
2. Renewable Energy - Renewable energy companies can take inspiration from powered sport technologies and look to develop renewable energy sources for improved electricity access and social impact.
3. Non-profit Sector - Non-profit organizations can support research and development of eco-friendly lighting alternatives to promote renewable energy and sustainability for social impact initiatives in energy-deprived regions.