Self-Energy Converting Sunglasses That Can Power Up Your Gadgets

The SIG a.k.a. “Self-Energy Converting Sunglasses” designed by Hyun-Joong Kim & Kwang-Seok Jeong are quite simple and at the same time eco-friendly. The lenses of the glasses is equipped with dye solar cells, collecting the energy and make it will able to power your small gadgets such as your USB,MP3 player, iPod or even your cellphones through the power jack back of the frame.

The dye solar cell is described by the designers of the SIG as “cheap organic dye [used with] nano technology [providing] cheap but high energy efficiency.” Inexpensive, light, and visible-ray penetrable. The lens turns sunlight rays, (rays that would otherwise harm the eye,) into electrical energy.

Via: yankodesign