Best Inventions of 2025 - TIME : https://time.com/collections/best-inventions-2025/7318502/solarspell/
SXSW Innovation awards - 2025 Winner : https://solarspell.org/solarspell-wins-sxsws-top-innovation-award
SolarSPELL - IoT Solar Panel
Role - Industrial Design & DFM
Electronic design - Joseph Portillo-Wightman
Project lead - Bruce Baikie, Dr. Laura Hosman, Tyler Smith
Organization - SolarSPELL, The Luminosity Lab (ASU), Peace Corps
User Research & Industrial Design
DFM/DFA, provide final tool ready CAD to factory
Lead and manage sourcing and manufacturing process
For more information please visit: https://solarspell.org/about
Production method -
Injection molding - UV Stabilized Polycarbonate Shell & UV Stabilized Recycled PU Sleeve
Honor -
2021 National Design Award Nomination
Project description -
SolarSPELL is an intelligent IoT solar panel that has the entire ASU library built-in. Students can access the learning materials via WiFi, a large solar panel powering the Raspberry Pi, and charge the internal battery. SolarSPELL is designed to deploy to schools in the rural area where stable internet and electricity is not always present. This device has rugged construction, and weather sealing helps to prevent accidental damage to the device (Handle by children, outdoor environment, etc. )
