Sun – Brella

Sun~brella, a recent winner of the Red dot concept design award in the Green category, is 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, Porches) and for commercial (Resorts, Street Vendors, and Restaurant Patios) use.

by: Greg Freer
licence: Copyright / All rights reserved
tags: umbrella sun green energy beach tech
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Comments

  1. Shadus says:

    Minifridge on a remote beach on a tropical island… can’t beat that plan… with bonus fan.

  2. ipodchicken says:

    Very cool idea

  3. Nicole Maron says:

    I must have this! When/where can I get one?

  4. freddie game says:

    there will be too many nerds at the beach!!

  5. tellos says:

    yesssss especialy if you make it wifi….arg…:-)

  6. petr0lb0mb says:

    282 watts…Right…Is there a decimal point missing from that number?

  7. wanky says:

    Pointless Wank.

  8. Seems like a great idea. Solar power is a great Green energy as by absorbing the sun’s rays it actually makes the Earth heat up less therefore helps offsett global warming. One little umbrella might not help much, but millions of these would.

  9. cody sortore says:

    Wow that’s cool! Where can I get my hands on one?

  10. sgrn says:

    @colin andrews….WTF? …everybody should wear black clothes, that will absorb sunrays and global warming would be off….or…..if all our homes roofs would be white and reflect the sunrays global warming would be reversed?
    As long as we buy enough (black?) umbrellas we are saved!!
    Hurry Go tell Al Gore!!

  11. Euan says:

    Solar panels are usually rectangular in shape as this is the most cost effective shape. I don’t know of any solar panels of that size that can produce 282 watts. How do you transport it?

  12. Arian Reyes says:

    I am the inventor of this umbrella and have worked closely with the artist to produce a realistic product made for the masses. Currently, I hold the patent rights for this product. In actuality, the umbrella resembles an evryday patio umbrella with your choice of colors and fabric materials and has the capacity of running small electrical appliances such as cell phones, radios, pdas, I-Pods and small Laptops. The typical power ranges between 48 to 90watts per hour.

    Please feel free to contact me if you woul dlike to place an order. We are currently taking Large quantity orders. My e-mail is Solar.Solace@yahoo.com & Office # 954-600-5958. My webiste is under construction.

  13. Domenic says:

    This product is already patented, manufactured and is being sold. http://www.thesolarsolace.com The company is Solar Solace LLC and the inventor/CEO is Arian Reyes. The umbrella, or Sun-brella, is like a traditional umbrella but has solar panels on it.

  14. Sara says:

    Arian, thanks for sharing your idea. I really like this concept. It would be great at concert festivals or camping where your outside for the weekend but still would like to be somewhat connected to technology – yes I am very much a city girl :-) How much do your sunbrellas go for?

  15. Solar Solace says:

    Hi Sara,

    ** Please visit http://www.thesolarsolace.com for pricing and more information. **

    Thank you,

    The Solar Solace

Trackbacks

  1. [...] The Sun-brella, designed by Greg Freer, can do that. This item, which won the Red Dot Concept Design Award, features a round solar panel that is 6 feet in diameter. According to Idealist and Yanko Design, the solar panel can produce up to 282 watts (to get an idea how many watts different appliances consume, check Thermo Technologies’ chart). The shaft of the Sun-Brella comes with an outlet to plug in the portable appliance of your choice (such as a mini-fridge, for example). The Sun-Brella is also equipped with a small portable fan, attached just under the solar panel. Between the panel and the fan, there is a small inverter, which converts solar DC electricity into AC power. [...]

  2. [...] We love the beach, so we head there a lot. However, I tremble in fear when I see some of the old, leathery grandmas strutting down the beach. Will my skin look like beef jerky one day, too? To combat that, we always slather on the sunscreen and only stay for a short time. However, if we had a Sun-brella, we could probably stay a little longer — and have a lot more fun! I wish I had one! The adjustable Sun-brella features a solar-powered sun-shielding canopy that can power small appliances (like a portable radio, or a Wavebox) and the small fan that comes with the Sun-brella. It’s glamping — for the beach! [...]

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