Awesome idea and very clean design... best there is.

this is brilliant!!

The concept is basically sound, but the solar panel is impossibly small for the claimed wattage. It would make sense to have the panel lower and larger so that it can be used for shade, and it looks like a streetlight, so why not have a battery in t

Useful all over the world. Clearly, form follows function, and what our time requests from good and sound design. Congratulations!

Thank you very much for the comments and interest. Michael, the solar cells are mono-crystalline, they currently have the highest efficiency rate on the commercial market. The panel has a diameter of 95cm, fitting 21 solar cells of a 200mm diagonal (squarely cut in order to fit more, each is 156x156 mm). Each one of these cells provide 4 Watts at a high efficiency (achieved by the solar cells being high enough to avoid shading, by the sun station being round and therefore always possible to be i

...installed facing south -regardless of architectural direction-, and by the solar cells being in the appropriate angle according to latitude (30 degrees in Germany). There is a choice between a battery pack or a grid-tie inverter (placed in the base under the seat).

I like the single seat (poetic) - though would be awesome if there were some versions which a few people could sit and use at once.

Congratulations! The design is very appropiate for outdoors, since it blends in with the environment. This is the future, instead of being indoors, you can be working in the fresh air, enjoying the son and be surrounded by nature. Can I order one for my backyard?

Approaching the beauty and vital function of the plants. A good example of how the infraestructure for clean energy can blend nicely with the landscape. Congratulations!

Great idea.... looks like your going to win ;) GOOD LUCK

I wish I could have one of those neerby!

pretty cool idea!....confort, environment friendly, smart. Efraín from México

Great concept...as to the criticism that the panel may not be big enough, you may want to look to a solution like Konarka's to add more solar reception without having to sacrifice form if there is need.

This is a great idea and could be helpful to provide energy in islated areas specially for developing countries. Great..keep on doing it!!!

Wow what a great concpet. Very impressive design and environmentally friendly which will have a marketing edge in this era of green consumerism. Vikki

Looks good, sounds good, what about costs???

This is a BIG IDEA, This is a real "Consumer Understanding"

Wow super cool, siempre supe que llegarías muy lejos, me gusta mucho.

very nice julene..i like alot.. i vote for u. see u :)

It should be an small investment with an easy return. I really like it. If there was one on the beach nearby my home it could be my office. I want one for me. Great work.

I would suggest a receptacle cover that remains weatherproof when something is plugged in. This device would not be used much in bad weather, but such covers are required for exterior receptacles in some areas in new construction. It's quite possible that this would be installed near the beach, where you'd get mist or occasional water splashes. Over time the mist could bead and create an unsafe situation. Corrosion from the salt could also be an issue.

I like the project, good idea, nice shape, may be the reflection of the lap top's display could be a problem for the users.

Felicidades Julen !!! :D a votar !!!

I love this clever idea! Wouldn't it be cool for us to be able to plug in to stations like this when needed? Great job!

Great idea, environmentally friendly, I can see them in the near future in many of our parks and beaches in California, and YES, me too, I want one for my yard. Congratulations.

Q' Onda Julene! Muy práctica tu idea eh! Me parece importante el ahorrar energia de cualquier modo, y viendolo como estudiante, creo que es muuuy funcional... Solo un comentario... no conozco el clima de alla, pero para mi a veces es molesto trabajar con la computadora a la luz del sol... no haz pensado en adaptar alguna especie de "domo" o techo para contrarrestar ese problema??? Ahi te lo dejo... Saludos desde Ensenada! y suertee!

muchisimas felicidades!!! esta bien padre tu proyecto... te mando muchos saludos.. te deseo lo mejor en el proyecto y en todo.. cuidate mucho!! :)

Suuuuper mega nice Julene!!!! Muchas felicidades, como siempre super triunfadora!!!!!!

Great idea, congratulations! I love the idea of having them in Parks and beaches here in California, it wouldn’t surprise me if we see them all over in the near future. And YES! I want one for my yard too.

I Like it, this is just perfect for a place where thieves are extincted or maybe to use it in your backyard. :/ good idea though. Go green!

Good idea, I just worry about the public fighting over the use of your product, especially in crowded areas.

Excellent idea toward a greener world!!!

Beautiful simple design. I'd love one my park, on the streets, in my backyard.

I think that's a great idea. Clean energy, free, outdoor, useful in cities and country. Find a plug in many places you go. Congratulations.

I love the concept, its seems like a logical next step following the internet stations in airports. I would love to have one here in dc next to the monuments, what great inspirations one would find working with such a great view.

Its awesome! I will talk to my boss, he is in the sustainable business... Greetings from dresden!

okay, nice idea. and of course we have to overthink our energypolitics. design is well too, but if you want to offer "greener" products, i would prefer something, wich is not made of "exotic rain forest wood" like teak . althoug teak has advantages ;) and of course for presentations teak shows "high quality", but surely there are already some (european) wood wich have the same high quality and pherhaps more advantages, at the same or lower price (i dont know exact

Wonderful, simple design and it looks really comfortable. Our parks will surely benefit from this environmentally friendly gadget. Great !!

Julene: muy padre tu proyecto, con el correcto uso de nuestros recursos naturales. FELICIDADES!!! Desde Mexicali, ciudad que atrapo el SOL y que todavia no tenemos ningun proyecto de aprovechamiento de energia con celdas solares...

Hey super nice, el aprobechamiento sustentable de los recursos es la onda Muchas felicidades y exito !!

AMAZING JULENE! I'd love to get some of these set up on my campus.

This is a really nice work! But I´m afraid, if any community could afford more then a couple of them. But it could be interesting for private companies as well, if you could combine the station with further service. Maybe Access to the Internet, a soda machine or some tourist information. Maybe this could be a way to ge a lot of those beautiful station build all over the planet. Wish you all the Best! Thomas

quite some products look weaker when you see them again after several months. this one went from 'fine' to 'excellent'. julene and her product should be in new york!

The idea to provide public outlets for small quantities of solar electricity is quite fascinating, the styling is nice, and the use of materials looks just right, escept the teak wood! I would not want more trees in the Amazon rainforest cut for a product that is supposed to be eco-friendly.

As for styling, the image you made of a person sitting on it shows that the pillar is too narrow to make a comfortable backrest, the flat seat is not very inviting either, and the tilt of the solar panel means that if the panel is supposed to face south, the seat will always face north. An ajustable joint might make sense there, so when setting the whole thing up in a public place it can face the most beautiful view, and then the PV panel can be pointed southward.

This is, of course, one more demonstration fo the usability of solar energy to the public. With 84 Watts peak power (at noon, since the panel is not automatically moved to catch morning or afternoon sunlight), you can charge a battery that can supply about 100 W for several hours on a sunny day. Now imagine this system at a public beach and people coming along with their 1000-Watt hair driers, their baby-milk warmers, coffe cookers, portable refrigerators. Each of these people will find that the

Thank you everyone so much for the comments and interest. About the teak wood comments: there is currently very big movement for sustainable teak wood (since it is the most resistant for all weather scenarios), and quite a variety of sustainable solutions are available…

…About the shape: I meant the shape to stay abstract, I find the interaction with public furniture is made more personal when one can choose how to use an object, and is not demanded by the object to sit in a specific position. About the wattage, I limited the amount of energy because of two reasons: the first and obvious…

…that is just how much energy you get with that amount of solar cells (I wanted to stay within the proportions of urban furniture), the second one is that I don’t think it is at all a problem to limit the energy at 100W, it emphasizes the didactic purposes of the product. I wanted people to relate the size of the solar cells with the type of gadgets they can use on it (hence getting a better idea between the difference between a 40 watt laptop and a 2,000 watt grill).

Super cool! Obviously, the public wants solar NOW...any way we can get it!!! The more solar the better...I want to be able to plug in my car at the Wal-Mart solar station

You want use teak wood?You dont know whats happen with the jungles in the world?Solarzells also not the only way to use sun energy ... you need silizium!Look for other alternativs ... like thermic energy. I dont give you my sign for your idea ... with this materials. we need new ways!!!sorry

Oh yeah! Definitely. We need this. ;) Love the idea. nice work.

...Propably this would be a good opportunity for those people to become aware how much energy a 1000watt hairdryer needs, as they notice how the energy display goes to empty...

Very important. The idea to provide public outlets for small quantities of solar electricity is quite fascinating.

Bravo !

Its a great idea, one of the best...i want this on my public parks, but...can you make like a roof for this, cuz the person sitten there will be toast in 20 minutes..maybe something like a wall.....great job ...congratulations

It's an excellent idea/design. It would also be useful at home and office. Congratulations!

Mil felicidades, creo definitivamente que es una idea fenomenal, esperaría que esa tecnología pronto fuera aprobada y accesible para todos.

Great idea!! Where can I get one? :)

Even when the proposal of your Sun Station it's been made on a developed country, and the image you show here seems to be in a place like Germany, I believe this design object can be very useful in developing countries, because it doesn't need conventional energy and it can be useful to shorten the digital gap in this kind of countries. I hope you can bring this design to real. Congratulations!

Hola Julenne. Excelente concepto y diseño. Suerte con la votación. Un saludo desde Ensenada.

Congratulations! Your idea is a high order synthesis of knowedge from different cientific and humanistic disciplines such as design, urbanism, electronics, ecology, economy and politics.

Muchas Felicidades! Es una excelente idea Mucha suerte !!!!

I like the use of public space in this design. Not only does it promote sustainability but it also uses public space in a really great way, ultimately with the potential to strengthen community. Congratulations on the excellent design. And I also like the comment that it could be a way of bridging the digital divide. Great idea.

Julene, muchas felicitaciones, me parece un gran gran proyecto. Natalia

It looks like you've been working quite hard on this project! I'm happy to see this kind of cool stuff, congratulations! GOOD Luck

Hi Julene, I am Ikerne's old flatmate, just wanted to stop by and say "Well done!" and thank you for putting time and energy re the environment. Hope things work to plan and fruition. Cheers

Great idea. Beautiful, clean and functional design. Interesting social and ecological concept envolving the use of free and clean energy for outdoor spaces anywhere in the world, a perfect project for our times. Congratulations!

Great idea Julene, very smart design just what our generation needs. I also work with projects related to climate change and believe me with needed to start using alternative ways to get energy a century ago. Congratulations!!! Best wishes from England.

When was the last time you saw someone using a laptop in direct sunlight? Its not easy to look at a screen in this environment - that's why people dont do it now. I question the true usability of the concept. Of course there are also all kinds of questions about sustainability in terms of full product lifecycle --- the amount of material/energy that goes into making these is going to destroy any eco-story you're telling.

yes bart. because a laptop s the only electronic device a person would use outside.

Exciting project, combining both pasions use of new technologies and care of our planet.

love the idea. Nice work . Felicidades

Great idea, I would love to see that in public places.

Me parece muy util tu diseño porque ademas de ser bonito, ayuda a la ecologia al utilizar la luz solar. felicidades, sigue adelante-

Me gusta mucho tu idea. Aprovechar de la energìa solar mientras se pueda estar al aire libre para trabajar y comunicarse con otras personas en otras partes del mundo es mucho mejor que estar encerrado, sin poder apreciar la naturaleza, claro que si el clima lo permite. Sin embargo, ¿por què usar madera y no material reciclado para el asiento?

Me parece una idea muy funcional, porque aprovecha el espacio en algo util como es un sillon para leer de dia y alumbrado por la noche, espero que se realice y lo vendan en todo el mundo.

great project, good luck with the votes

La reciprocidad Hombre-Naturaleza que muestra tu proyecto es una necesidad del mundo actual. Tu idea lucha por estabilizar esa intercambio. Lo mejor para ti.

Muchas felicidades por su proyecto, el cual me parece una excelente idea, y ojalá que le vaya bien, a ganar!

HOLA entre a la pagina y me parece tu disenio muy moderno y ecologico, es bueno que en la mente de los diseniadores este presente la proteccion de nuestro mundo. felicidades

brilliant concept. free energy for anyone. well done. need more ideas like this one.

I love your ingenious project. Congratulations! It‘s a winner.

very good idea, the world need those plan

Excelent, practical and convinient design. That's how we should use our knowledge and technology, to design and implement projects that aim to encourage human development by sustainable means. Congratulations for the idea!!

Good idea, good luck with your vote.

Estupenda Idea, completamente trazada para una sociedad que busca la comodidad, y que tiene que ser educada a preservar su medio ambiente. FELICIDADES

Nice

Interesting idea which lends itself to all sorts of adaptations for particular climatic requirements. Congratulations!

El aprovechamiento de una fuente inagotable de eneregía me parece una idea genial. Felicidades!!!

Genial! De esa manera podremos disfrutar mas de la naturaleza cuando trabajamos!!!

Hola ! muchas felicidadades Julene esta muy interesante tu proyecto.. Ojala en un futuro cercano sea posible utilizar tu proyecto en Mexico..

Very ingenious project! Congratulations! And good luck!

me parece una muy buena idea tu proyecto, felicidades

Hope these designs get through this stage and reach overseas, this is the kind of solutions we need for every country. They are not only beautiful but practical as well. They are a piece of art... State of the Art. Congratulations! I wish I could see your ideas around our cities in Mexico. Best wishes, Gloria Tripp

Un bueno proyecto que resuelve la necesidad de estar conectado en cualquier lugar... y mediante energías alternas. Suave!

Es un trabajo muy creativo ¡ felicidades¡

Quiero felicitarte por esta excelente idea que creo ayudará a nuestro maltrecho ambiente, además que creará una mejor conciencia en la gente sobre el uso de las energías alternativas. Proyectos com este pueden ser muy útiles, especialmente en países como México, en donde hace falta un mayor compromiso hacia la naturaleza. Muchas gracias por tu aportación, y espero sea seleccionada tu propuesta.

Excente idea! bonito diseño, muy clínico.

Hola!! Espero que algún día, pronto, podamos ver funcionando este tipo de tecnología en mi país y mi ciudad. Hasta ese día, tendremos que trabajar mucho en los conceptos de educación, civilidad, ciudadanía, etc. Por lo pronto, me entusiasma la posibilidad de que este dispositivo sea considerado y empleado en los paises más desarrollados para que disminuyan el uso de fuentes de energía convencionales y se decidan por la energía solar, eólica, maremotríz. Va mi reconocimiento por un t

It's a good idea, very interresting and funny.

it's anécessity to realise this project , so evident. christophe Bayle architecte Société d'économie mixte d'aménagement de Paris

Yes, I think it's a very good idea. Good luck, I hope see such a technology everywhere as soon as possible, all over the world!! Patricia Vandewijer Cascade 16 CH_1997 Haute - Nendaz Europe. 0041.79.683.51.69. vandewijer@netplus.ch

Très intéressant, simple et intelligent.

C'est une idée géniale. Le concept est épuré. On dirait une fleur posée dans un pot, c'est magnifique. L'aspect pratique, l'accessibilité et la facilité d'utilisation constituent autant d'atouts en faveur de cette idée qui pourrait donner lieu à la création d'un mobilier urbain moderne, sobre et à utilisations multiples. Bravo!!

Formidable idée! Pratique, esthétique, écologique, que demander de plus? En avoir bientôt dans nos jardins publics...Qui va la fabriquer? bravo!

Great ideas ! Where can I buy them ?

It's a great and useful design, especially for big cities. It would be great to have some of these Sun Stations in Mexico City where there is a real need for charging stations for the increasing number of laptops and mobile phones. I believe that this kind of innovations combining urbanism, gratuity, social service and ecology is the right path our societies should follow. Congratulations to the creator!

Good luck

Muy suave tu proyecto. Espero recibas apoyo para construirlo y que pronto podamos disfrutar de una estación así. Saludos y mucha suerte.

Excelent, practical and convinient design.

graet proyect!!!

Good luck!!!

una gran idea que tiene dos usos vastante aprovechables

Congratulations for the really attractive design of the Sun Station. The idea to offer solar energy on a public level for the use of personal devices is convincing. But one question lingers in the background. How can such a device be protected against the ubiquitous desease of vandalism ? Is there any chance for “hardening” of the gadget in order to survive in a public environment ?

Very useful and so green. I think is a great idea! Good luck with your project!

Excellent idea, very useful!!! Congratulations

Congratulations. I enjoy getting to know how new generations, young responsible people, start to improve our environment.

This design is beautiful, in harmony with the nature!!!

The solar station is very practical, useful and appropriate to enjoy the park and to make use of laptop. Besides taking care of the environment and optimizing the solar energy. I congratulate its designer and I hope that such project is a reality in many parts of the world.

In this world with a high demand to be in touch with WWW we need a place to plug our lap tops, imagine this sun stations on social places, plazas, gardens, coffe station, universities.... great

Excelente idea digna de una excelente estudiante

me gusto mucho el diseno es muy limpio y ademas armonioso con el medio te felicito

como maestros y estudiantes politecnicos estamos acuerdo con proyecto ya que es una forma estetica y ecologica de obtener energia electrica para no dañar la naturaleza

I thing it is a good design.

beatifull

Great idea and beautiful design, a project for our times. It would be wonderful to have sun stations in all public areas.

ME GUSTA !! EL DISEÑO , EL USO, LO SENCILLO Y SOBRE TODO LO FUNCIONAL Y ECOLÓGICO FELICIDADES!!!

Felicidades, creo que sería muy buen proyecto aplicarlo a nivel doméstico

Mi empresa se dedica al medio ambiente, este proyecto es genial, ya que en mi ciudad (pequeño pueblo del estado de queretaro, mexico, funcionaria excelentemente bien. saludos

Fantastic idea, we dont have any excuse for not to do our job, jaja ;) a coment from a sys admin great, keep walking regards

Proyectos como este son necesarios para preservar nuestro medio ambiente. Felicidades y éxito!!!!

Muy importante proyecto. Suerte y Felicidades

Julene, tu proyecto está excelente, te felicito, estoy muy orgullosa de tí, que sigas triunfando, con este proyecto y nuchos más que seguramente harás, Un cariñoso saludo...Felicidades.

excelente trabajo

Great Design and excellent idea! Congratulations!!!

Ese, y muchos más así! Bravo, Julene. Natalia Badan.

Fabuleux, vraiment magnifique. Vous avez du talent. et surtout une bonne idée.. Ca me réchauffe le coeur de voir vos oeuvres. En tant qu'africaine et vivant en Afrique, ca me permet de rêver, d'avoir d'autres aspirations, et surtout de souhaiter toujours "LA PAIX", un monde meilleur. .

GREAT WORK, FELICIDADES DESDE MEXICO Y ESPERO NO SEA EL ULTIMO TRABAJO JULENE.

Congratulations Julene! I´m so glad to know that you are using your capacity and talent to create something that benefits society. The gadget is a wonderful blend of creative design and practical engineering. You have my vote and warmest regards...

Mientras nuestra generación sigue derrochando lo que nos heredaron nuestros padres, los jóvenes de hoy hacen su lucha por conservar lo poco que les vamos a dejar. Muchas gracias, Julene y que tengas mucho éxito.

this design is the most awesome and amazing that i never seen.great!! congratulationes cute!!

Es maravilloso, en verdad que es grato ver que los jóvenes están trabajando en proyectos tan innovadores y que impactan de manera positiva a la sociedad. Mucha suerte!!!

Dein Entwurf hat mir sehr gefallen. Hoeffentlich gewinnst Du!

Hey Julene....strangest thing - I stumbled upon this....wow good job! I wonder what you are doing these days....

Good idea....i like it!!!

Ecologique, esthétique et pratique. Félicitations Julene, bon boulot!