The New Solar Tent
Concept By Orange
The idea of a solar tent is nothing new and indeed tents with flexible solar panels built into the top fabric have been in use with the military for some time. This concept tent by UK manufacturer Orange is different.
Called the Gladstonbury, the tent plans to have photovoltaic material built into the fabric of the tent. The fabrics will have solar threads woven into the fabric, which is different from sewing a solar panel into place. The top parts of the tent are to be adjustable, so they can be repositioned throughout the day to get the most from the sunshine.The energy generated by the tent will be able to be monitored on a flexible LCD touch screen display inside the tent. The plan is to also have a wireless internet connection that can be displayed on this same panel. The wireless fun doesn't not stop there. The tent will contain a charging pocket that will wirelessly charge mobile devices placed in it - no cables required! On the comfort front there will be a floor heating mat which is activated by a drop in ground temperature. The tent will also be able to glow in the dark so it's easy to find. If you get lost, you'll be able to contact the tent and it will give you its GPS location and the direction you need to travel to get back to it. Clearly this is a luxury tent and is not intended for hiking adventures. Not that it'd be any good for that, as the solar panels can't really function when the tent is stowed away in a pack. Indeed, it is purpose built to accommodate the stationary camper. Mind you, with all these futuristic features it'd probably cost as much as a caravan.
30 June 2009
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