Solar Powered Umbrella - The Sunbrella

Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 22nd September 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Travel Gadgets

This invention is a really cool play on the humble beach umbrella. Harnessing all those rays for electrical energy can now be achieved with the Sun~brella. Great idea! Wish I’d thought of it. This thing could come in really handy on that isolated, idyllic desert island you might have been dreaming about.

Described on YankoDesign as:

“Like a regular beach umbrella, except that it is a source of energy and also an outlet to power small appliances. Because of these alternate uses, the Sun~brella can be beneficial to multiple users. The 6 foot diameter solar panel that uses Photovoltaics can produce a peak output of 282 watts. (For example: a standard bathroom fan takes 18 watts of energy to run. A standard CD/cassette player takes 30 watts. An Engel 65 Refrigerator takes 43.2 watts to be powered). Along with a plug in for small appliances, it also comes with a built in fan for additional cooling on hotter days. The parts are all detachable for easy flat storage, and the spheral solar cells used for the panel are durable, light, and flexible. For the beach, you can also use the drill anchor for an easier set up. The Sun~brella was designed for personal (Beach goers, Porsches) and for commercial (Resorts, Street Vendors, and Restaurant Patios) use.”

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