IKEA
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Courtesy of Gizmodo.com
Ikea To Seel Flatpack Solar Panels Soon?
That's what the Cleantech Group is reporting, based on details of a recent €50 million investment into Ikea's GreenTech fund, used to finance research into consumer solar panels, green building materials, alternative light sources, etc. In the same way that Wal-Mart can basically fart one night and wake up the next morning having changed the face of massive globalized retail, Ikea moving to sell presumably affordable solar gear for everyday users could be a big push to the industry. There's a reason why your Ikea is usually next to a shipping port—these Swedes move serious weight. But the question is, what will they be called? SØLECKK? SUNGLYÄSS?
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Now this is pretty interesting, as usual no specifics but if this is true and the panels are affordable then this would be a big win for IKEA and the rest of the world. Just imagine a do it yourself kit where you could setup a few solar panels on your home that anyone with a pulse could do. The panels wouldn't have to take you off the grid but a percentage of energy would be worth it and something I would definitely consider. It also depends on your area and even though the metro Detroit area isn't Palm Springs we do see a good deal of sunlight throughout the year. I will be keeping my eyes on this one but I don't forsee anything happening for a couple years.
Posted by mardenhill 8/07/2008 01:58:00 PM
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