How would life be if everything used had solar power? No doubt our environment would be at its best, our energy costs would be reduced, and our planet would be more sustainable.
Even though we are not yet there, innovators around the world are already pushing the limits further by inventing technologies that go beyond conventional energy sources and utilize the unlimited energy of the sun.
There are several impressive inventions in solar power, as seen in the following six solar-powered inventions that demonstrate just how far renewable energy has come. They include portable cooling technologies, setting new records in transportation, and much more.
Solar Cooler
Imagine a cooler that does not have to use ice and that can even be used to charge a phone. The Solar Cooler uses the power of the sun to cool the temperature down to a level that can be used to make ice cubes, which have a temperature of -10°C.
Created and designed by an American engineer named Ryan McGann, the cooler has a volume of 40 liters and likewise holds great promise in carrying vaccines and medical supplies. Such innovations show that solar technology is instrumental in addressing off-grid concerns, similar to how Residential Solutions address energy independence concerns.
Solar Bike
Cycling is an eco-friendly transport method, but the Solar Bike is an extension of that. The solar-powered electric bike can recharge itself as it is parked in a place.
The bike, created by Danish inventor Jesper Frausig, has a top speed of up to 30 mph, covering approximately a distance of 70 km on a full charge. Such inventions point towards using the same clean energy concepts employed by Commercial Solutions, where efficiency correlates with sustainability.
Concept Tent
Camping meets sustainable energy with the Concept Tent, which was developed in the UK. This solar-powered tent makes use of photovoltaic cells sewn onto its fabric to harness energy.
The tent also has wireless access to the internet and a location system whereby the tent will illuminate once activated. This is smart energy integration, just as there is with Smart Intelligent Lighting, where the use of solar power improves comfort and efficiency.
Strawberry Tree
Ever heard of “standing” solar power? In Serbia, students came together and invented a solar charging station that resembles a tree, called the Strawberry Tree.
These solar-powered structures provide wireless internet access, USB ports, and charging cables in such public spaces when needed for mobile devices. Such public innovations showcase the benefits of shared solar resources to society in similar ways in which net metering allows individuals and businesses to contribute back to the rest of the community with clean energy.
Solar Impulse 2
One of the best uses of solar energy that inspires people all over the world is an initiative by Solar Impulse 2, which successfully circumnavigated the globe. The circumnavigation covered 40,000 kilometers, focusing on the importance of renewable energy.
Weighing 2.3 tons and fueled by more than 17,000 solar cells, this aircraft shows that solar power can drive even the most demanding technology, like in Industrial Solutions.
Planet Solar
The Planet Solar is a solar-powered boat that has a top-end power output of 127 horsepower, which is equivalent to 93.5 kW. The boat was designed by a New Zealander, Loomes Craig, but it was manufactured in Germany. The boat is characterized by removable solar panels and batteries.
It is a system that allows a boat to operate even in the absence of direct sunlight. It is a similar technology to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Bring Solar Innovation Home
Interested in a more sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective option? Well, these are exactly the characteristics that solar technology can achieve. You too can be a part of this.
With Feroze Power Limited, you can actually provide solar generators by yourself and save on your energy bill, and make clean electricity to power your homes and businesses. The future is solar, and the future is now with the first step today.