The Philips PowerPlant Holds or Releases Water Based Upon Energy Use
Michael Hines — November 28, 2011 — Eco
References: yankodesign
The Philips PowerPlant is a creative energy monitor designed to provide an emotional connection between you and your energy consumption. The product is a combination planter/energy meter that only releases life-giving water to your plants when your energy use is low.
If you are someone who leaves the television and light on 24/7, then you are going to have a lot of dead plants on your hands. The Philips PowerPlant would make monitoring energy use simple and easy. After all, one of the quickest ways to create a greener planet is through energy conservation. The Philips PowerPlant would give people a reason to turn off their lights and unplug their appliances, because without doing so, their plants will not last long!
If you are someone who leaves the television and light on 24/7, then you are going to have a lot of dead plants on your hands. The Philips PowerPlant would make monitoring energy use simple and easy. After all, one of the quickest ways to create a greener planet is through energy conservation. The Philips PowerPlant would give people a reason to turn off their lights and unplug their appliances, because without doing so, their plants will not last long!
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Eco-monitoring — The combination of traditional household items and eco-monitoring technology opens up an opportunity to reduce energy usage by attaching consequences to daily activities.
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Emotional Connection Technology — Connecting emotional decisions with energy use could open up new opportunities for user-driven energy savings or conservation.
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Energy Conservation Incentives — Incentivizing energy savings through new and creative technological devices could change the way we approach home energy conservation.
Industry Implications
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Technology — The novelty and practicality of eco-monitoring technology could lead to opportunities in the tech industry for the creation of more devices that attach consequences to everyday activities.
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Agriculture — As advances are made between eco-monitoring and agriculture, there will be opportunities to create more efficient eco-friendly farming technology.
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Smart Home — Incorporating devices like the Philips PowerPlant into our homes could pave the way for a smarter and more energy-efficient home environment, opening up opportunities for innovation in the smart home industry.
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