Harnessing the largest source of energy in the entire solar
system, the Sun, the “Solar Lamp” by Mike Hages is an eco-
friendly light that other than illuminating your desktop or
study table also doubles as a power source for your portable
gadgets. The lamp incorporates a photovoltaic panel to charge
the battery, at the base, using ambient sunlight. A power input
lets plug-in power supplement the power from the solar panel
during battery charging or provide an alternative power source,
in case the batteries run out during night hours. While a power
output allows the user to connect other rechargeable devices to
the Solar Lamp for charging through solar panel. Both power
connections use USB-mini format to allow compatibility with a
number of existing adapters and to allow charging via a laptop
or other device. The Solar Lamp is designed to provide the user
with the means to easily customize and enhance available
lighting. The portable design makes it a natural travel
companion for a laptop, and the use of recha