With its simplified, silouhette-like form, soft glow, and ingenious function, Maria Hamprecht’s SW° Solar Lamp really does shine- metaphorically AND literally. Leave the “lamp” on a sunny window sill and let it absorb sunlight all day long; and come home to a lovely glowing lamp at night that has no need for plugs or electricity. Powered by an ultra-green combination of photovoltaic film and LED’s, Maria’s SW° prototype was part of her diploma thesis project, whose theme was the silhouette. The lamp’s simple form is, not surprisingly, inspired by the crisp shape of its shadow cast on a table.
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Is it on sale somewhere?
I’m a client!
M-J
Brilliant idea (no pun intended). kinda cheesy design.
No information about availability or price?
Also, I’m curious if the lamp can be turned off, or does it simply glow until it is out of energy?
How long will it stay aglow after sunning up?
I dont know what the buzz is about in Israel all the bus-stops and street signs are auto-solar powered, and so are 90% of the heating boilers..
Dear Maria,
Congratulations! Where can I purchase your light?
Most sincerely,
Nicole Vidor
How much are these lamps? Where can I get one?
I would love to have one of these in my home.
where can we get these? please keep us updated!
very cool! how does it work? Is it based on PV?
Please tell me where I can purchase this lamp from..!
it is litrelly a GLOWING example of how simplicity attracts attention
cool!!!
i want one of those for my boarding house
the prise pease..and where to buy..
how long can it glow anyway?
im going to ask the same questions as everyone else.
when where how can i purchase this lamp?
Wow! Are these for sale? How can I buy one? Amazing.
Where can i puchase this lamp? is there a distibutor in Italy?
Can I buy one?
Are you lights for sale? Where can I buy one. Is there a switch to turn it off or does it stay illuminated?
Is the light strong enough to read a book by?
has anyone received a reply to the above inquiries, esp on where to buy the lamp? thanks
Hi Maria,
Brittant idea and thank God for people like you. Where can i buy one and is it as bright like the normal globe.
Is there a switch to turn it off and on.