The world of solar-powered tables is growing. Over on Earth First, I wrote earlier about a table — that besides charging your gadgets — is apparently also an aphrodisiac. At least, that’s what the advertising tells us.
This new photovoltaic-endowed table, created by Oakland-based design-building studio Because We Can, was commissioned by solar manufacturer SunPower. Apparently, they were looking for some new office furniture for the executive areas and wanted to make a statement. From the site,
“The surface of the panel is a smooth plastic, and the solar panel drops into the steel frame of the table. The panel is fully functional and collecting power as it sits in this sunny office.”
We’ll take one, please!
via CasaSugar
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Nice concept. Put it into production with a recycled glass surface option and I’ll buy two.
Why waste silicon on trivial items like this? Solar PV belongs outside where it can produce electricity efficiently and for as many hours as possible. I suspect that it takes more energy to produce this product than it will generate in it’s lifetime. If you want to get serious about saving the planet Ecotality, stop promoting items like this.