Solar panels transform umbrella in charger

Very interesting project developed by a trio of product designers, Joseph Vincent of Lisbon, Andrew and Elizabeth Castro Remelgado, both of Montreal. Useful for those who use the electronics to keep informed or just want to stay connected while enjoying the sun on a website, club, resort or beach, but it is even more useful if it is embedded, for example.

The umbrella titled Solaris consists of photovoltaic solar panels that allow you to recharge any electronic equipment with solar energy. The "blades" are retractable and can be stored easily. The electrical outlets are at the base of the equipment and carry computers, cellphones and other electronic devices.

The group's goal was to facilitate people's lives by encouraging home working, reducing CO2 emissions, creating a new work environment and leisure and also using the system of solar panels to recharge laptops, cell phones and other electronics use basic day by day.