The Energy Umbrella is a solar energy system that uses a foldable, ergonomic solar pod to deliver reliable and portable power when grid energy isn't available.
The Energy Umbrella is a solar energy system that uses a foldable, ergonomic solar pod to deliver reliable and portable power when grid energy isn't available.
Imagine not having power. This is the reality for 1 in 10 people in the world (767 million people) who don't have access to grid power. The Energy Umbrella has many uses cases such as for disaster relief and emergency response, applications for the military, and in developing countries that deal with frequent power outages.
The Energy Umbrella is a solar energy system designed to capture sunlight during the day with portable solar panels and stores the energy in a battery pack for use during power outages. Practically, the Energy Umbrella can produce 400W of power and has 5 USB ports, meaning it can charge 5 phones, 3 laptops, 6 LED bulbs for 15 hours, or 2 table fans for 3 hours.
- $28,400 raised in non-dilutive funding
- 30+ target user interviews
- 3 proof-of-concept tests to validate the market
- Building prototypes and moving into incoporation/patenting
- Articles: https://thedailytexan.com/2023/10/26/ut-student-creates-startup-aimed-at-providing-energy-to-indian-communities/
https://medium.com/genesis-program/welcoming-energy-umbrella-to-the-genesis-portfolio-6d3eb374a94b
