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Valeria Bianco

Product Designer — New York, NY

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Published:: Aug 17, 2009

Industrial Design

renewable energy

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Clovers - renewable energy system - This image shows an initial packaging study.It is purposely displayed in the video games aisle to emphasize the playful yet educational aspect of the product.

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Clovers - CLOVERS is a renewable energy education system that uses flexible solar panel technology designed like its namesake. It teaches teenagers (12-17 years old) about the electricity usage of their entertainment devices and allows them to help lower the family's energy costs.

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Clovers Panel and Frame - This image shows the CLOVERS panel and its basic features. The panel is lightweight, has a slightly concave shape, it measures 12 x 13.5 inches and it is efficiently stackable. Using a simple clip it is easily installed on its pre-wired telescopic aluminum frame.

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Configuration 1 - The configuration shown here is intended for long and narrow spaces such as balconies and windowsills.
Each panel has a 12 Volts / 3.5 Amp and it is wired in both series and parallel to achieve a maximum wattage of 504 Watts.

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Configuration 2 - The configuration shown here is intended for wider and square areas such as terraces and backyards. The wattage obtained is the same as in the other configuration.

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Electrical layout - This basic illustration lays out the essential components of the solar paneling system: while some of its parts involved are available on the market the focus is on its unique
panels and monitoring device.

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Clovers Meter - CLOVERS Meter has 3 LCD screens. The two on the right report: the amount of energy in kW per hour harnessed by CLOVERS and the energy in excess that flows back to the grid. The square left display contains the mischievous CLOVER character that reminds you of your energy usage.