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Solar-Powered LCD Brings TV to Anywhere the Sun Shines

By Gizmodo US Edition on July 6, 2008 at 2:00 AM

As part of Sharp’s recent efforts to shove itself to the forefront of solar innovation, the company is showcasing a prototype of a 26-inch LCD Aquos TV that can be powered entirely by the sun. Now even the 1.6 billion people on earth without electricity won’t have an excuse to miss the next season of Lost.


The set has a contrast ratio of 10000:1 and a 20mm thick display panel. It requires about 30% less power than regular LCD TVs and gets its juice from one of Sharp’s triple-junction thin-film solar cell modules. The modules are about the same size as the television’s screen.

Sharp plans to market the LCD and the energy system as a pair and says that its product could be a hit with both people living off the grid and environmentally-conscious consumers. The company will be exhibiting this, and other energy-saving technologies, at the G8 summit on Monday. [Physorg]

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  • Tony
    July 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM

    If you think Sharp is leading the world in this type of electronics. Take the time out to investigate Majestic Global. A small Australian company that develops a huge range of 12V electronics that put Sharp and some of the world biggest players to shame. You will be impressed with this high tech company.

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  • skythra
    July 8, 2008 at 1:27 AM

    I have just one good reason to miss lost: It sucks.

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