THE ENERGY COLLECTION Imagine if every object worked as a solar
cell? In this collection everyday objects absorb energy from
daylight. This solar glassware gathers energy from the light
around it. Whether you are drinking from your glass or have left
it on the side, it is constantly working to gather energy. The
solar cells are completely integrated into the objects
themselves, a unique self-sufficient system. When you put the
glass away, the specially designed cabinet itself collects and
stores this energy; it’s a way to gather and harvest energy all
within one room. The cabinet works as a battery; this power can
be adapted in many ways, from charging your phone to powering a
light source. Within each glass is a photovoltaic layer of dye
Synthesized Solar Cell. This means that the properties of colour
are being used to create an electrical current. This technology
was invented by Michael Graetzel at EPFL. It is a technique
based on the process of photosynthesis in plants. Like the green
chlorophyll which abs