December 2010 • Observed
Power Players
Solar-powered lighting is finally hitting its stride.
By Paul Makovsky
Posted December 15, 2010
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Solar-powered lighting is finally hitting its stride. New technologies like ultrathin film and concentrating mirrors are combining with highly efficient LEDs to produce long-lasting illumination with ever-shorter charge times. Indeed, the photovoltaic cell is currently the fastest-growing type of alternative energy. Here are five new applications sure to brighten up your next project.
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Alfredo Häberli’s Sky lamp for Luceplan contains eight high-efficiency LEDs with photovoltaic cells. They’re encased in a die-cast aluminum body with a transparent polycarbonate cover.
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