Solar energy is an energy source that takes time booming. We are not referring only to the fact of being able to install solar panels in homes to avoid the expense or use of conventional electrical energy, but also some gadgets and devices have been working for a long time thanks to the “force” of the sun. In this sense, Adidas seems to also be committed to the efficiency of renewable sources and therefore announces the launch of ecological wireless headphones that work with solar energy.
Adidas to launch eco-friendly solar powered wireless headphones
When it comes to the marriage of technology and ecology, one of the most recent examples of company interventions is the possible elimination of chargers from many models of smartphones, specifically Apple iPhones and the upcoming Samsung models that They could be sold without the presence of the corresponding charger. However, there are also those who produce fully eco-sustainable devices, including surprisingly Adidas who has unveiled the upcoming release (for 2022) of their Adidas RPT-02 SOL wireless headphones.
A project that has been presented by Gustaf Rosell, Director of Product and Innovation of Zound Industries in Digital Trends a few days ago. On that occasion, he said that Adidas, Zound Industries and Marshall are collaborating to launch the Adidas RPT-02 SOL wireless sports headphones made entirely from recycled materials : plastic parts, for example, will be the result of recycling plastic bottles. , car headlights and other recyclable products, while the fabric pieces will be made from recycled polyester and recycled paper packaging.
The most striking feature, however, concerns the power supply, since the Adidas RPT-02 SOL headphones will be equipped with a rechargeable battery that works with solar energy or any light source. Of course, there will be the option of charging through the USB Type-C port, but the ideal would be to charge thanks to sunlight: “ Direct sunlight will be the strongest source; but also indoor lighting or, better yet, having it near the windows will generate energy . The cells are flexible in their application and are not sensitive to shade like traditional solar cells , ”said Rosell .
And they will be headphones that can be charged in a short time and efficiently since it has also been explained that when the battery has a full charge they should guarantee 80 hours of operation.
However, we will have to wait until the first half of 2022 to see the Adidas RPT-02 SOL headphones arrive in stores at a declared price that will be around 199-229 dollars (between 169 and 195 euros), thus being a product that many users will watch with interest.
