We had a blast hosting two Solar Panel workshops at SXSW last weekend!
We had packed rooms of participants measuring solar cells, assembling circuits, and dreaming up wacky solar inventions for the future. Founder Krystal Persaud talked through the history of the grid, the battle of the currents between Edison & Tesla, and how the science behind solar panels works.
At the end of the workshop, there was a Solar Design Challenge. Taking what they learned about solar energy, participants sketched out their dream off-grid products. People came up with brilliant ideas, from solar-powered puppy vests to solar-powered beer coolers. The most creative idea from each session won a free Grouphug Solar Frame.
Special thanks to our workshop volunteers: Andy Bruno, Davey Newton, Amy Nguyen, and Grace Davila.
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Measuring the voltage of a polycrystalline solar cell
Founder Krystal Persaud explaining different types of solar tech
Sketching out a solar umbrella concept.
Reviewing and judging the most creative ideas from the Solar Design Challenge.