There are now quite a few standalone solar power systems designed for campers. But US portable energy company Jackery has taken a more integrated approach, as it already has such a system built into its LightTent-AIR tent.
The tent debuted as a concept at CES earlier this month and won an Innovation Award. We’re still waiting to hear back from Jackery with more details, but here’s what we know so far:
The basic tent itself sleeps 4-5 people, features a self-supporting inflatable frame, and is made from waterproof and flame-retardant PVC-coated fabric. The material is said to have excellent thermal insulation properties.
Extending from the tent’s sidewalls are two flexible gallium arsenide solar panels that generate up to 1,200 watts of power. The energy generated by these panels during the day is stored in an internal “storage module” (battery), allowing users to power their lights or charge their devices after sunset. Users can also connect the panel to another external battery if desired.
Jackery hasn’t announced pricing or an exact release date, but says LightTent-AIR could hit the market within a few years.
Source: Jackery
