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May 15, 2006
Solar Lampion
Ecological lighting is still a niche market, either because of expense or actual value. We've all seen those solar powered garden stakes that charge during the day to light up your walkway at night. Most of them are unsightly and don't illuminate very much. Sounds like a job for an industrial designer.
In comes Damian O'Sullivan with his Solar Lampion. The Lampion is composed of an array of 36" standard solar cells held together by an open frame, each connected to an LED bulb, which is fed by a rechargeable battery. On a mid-sunny day, the Lampion is able to collect enough energy to stay lit for more than 24 hours. Portability is also integrated into the design with a handle allowing you to move and hang it anywhere you'd like.
more pictures after the jump
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