Sure, it would be great if all our homes were juiced via solar panels, but since a lot of us rent and we can only demand so much from our landlords, we have to make do with what we've got. One way to keep your electrical use to a minimum is to buy energy efficient gadgets and appliances, and you can't get more energy efficient than with a gizmo with its own solar panels...
Concept: Solar Powered Coffee Machine
This coffee machine by Gun ho Lee features it's own solar panels so it can soak up rays from your kitchen window to be used the next morning when brewing your cup of Joe.
As far as we can tell, this is just a concept, but we hope that Braun or Krups take this idea into consideration.
(Image: Gung ho Lee)
via HomeTone
posted originally from: Unplggd
Tags
appliances, coffee, solar, coffee makerRelated Links
- EcoDrain by David Velan
- The Duo Washing Machine: Wash Your Hands and Then Your Clothes
- Green Idea: Smart Appliances Talk to Electrical Grid
- New Stimulus: Energy Saving Appliances
- Shopping for Stylish Fans with Ron Rezek
The New York Times
Share
Comments (1)
Top Tours
- Nancy's Mid-Century Swanky
- Katy and Tighe's Cozy Island Cottage
- Green Home Tour: Erica Tanov's Secondhand Beauty
- Matthew and Emma's Eco Environment
- Donna & Riley's Zero Energy Idea House
Top Posts
© 2009 Apartment Therapy
This would need a very long time in the sun to store enough energy (in a battery) to make a single cup of coffee-- espresso machines typically use >1KW of power when heating. A solar panel of that size would likely only produce 1 or 2 watts.
It would be great if all designers had friendly neighborhood engineers to consult with about ideas like this-- this is science fiction.
view salsa's profile