As gadgets and gizmos have become an integral part of our existence, we have seen industrial designers designing them with a special mention to the aspect of sustainability. Conceived by Yorick Stuyts, the Solar Powered Fan is one such innovative attempt at harnessing natural heat to generate a cool environment in summer. This lightweight fan is fitted with organic photovoltaic cells that make use of solar energy to propel its blades that, in turn, help to beat the heat.
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The fan is made from two light sheets of a flexible material with photovoltaic cells printed on them. The dimensions are as that of an A4 size paper. These sheets are foldable and - as stated earlier - each of these have a set of photovoltaic cells set on the inner surface and are connected to each other with snap connections. The main reason why the photovoltaic cells are embedded on the inner surface of the outer plates is to prevent them from getting damaged easily. Two small fan blades, a motor and a set of wires complete the entire set up. When all the parts are connected to each other, the outer plate 1 and the outer plate 2 meet to form the main surface with the middle plate 1 and 2 acting as support to the motor and blades at the center.
Since the product is not cumbersome, transportation becomes easy. Easy to fold and preserve, the fan does not consume electricity, and that perhaps is its most important feature and advantage.
Via: Behance
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