Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Preface

Foreword

Acknowledgements

About the Editors

About the Contributors

Chapter 1: Introduction: Challenges at the Crossroads of Energy and Design

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Energy Issues: A Brief Explanation

1.3 Sustainable Energy and Product Design

1.4 Industrial Design Engineering

1.5 Design for Sustainability (DfS)

1.6 Energy Challenges at the Base of the Economic Pyramid

1.7 Reading This Book

References

Chapter 2: Innovation Methods

2.1 Introduction to Innovation Methods in Design Processes

References

2.2 Platform-Driven Product Development

References

2.3 Delft Innovation Model in Use

References

2.4 TRIZ: A Theory of Solving Inventive Problems

References

Further Reading

2.5 Technology Roadmapping

References

Further Reading

2.6 The Design and Styling of Future Things

References

Further Reading

2.7 Constructive Technology Assessment

References

2.8 Innovation Journey: Navigating Unknown Waters

References

2.9 Risk-Diagnosing Methodology

Appendix 2.9: Reference List with Potential Risk Issues in the Innovation Process

References

2.10 A Multilevel Design Model Clarifying the Mutual Relationship between New Products and Societal Change Processes

References

Chapter 3: Energy Technologies

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Rechargeable Batteries for Energy Storage

References

3.3 Photovoltaics and Product Integration

References

Further Reading

3.4 Fuel Cells

References

3.5 Small Wind Turbines

References

3.6 Human-Powered Energy Systems

References

Further Reading

3.7 Energy-Saving Lighting

Further Reading

3.8 Energy-Saving Technologies in the Built Environment

References

Further Reading

3.9 Piezoelectric Energy Conversions

References

Chapter 4: Using Energy: Beyond Individual Approaches to Influencing Energy Behavior

4.1 Introduction

4.2 The Changing Roles of End Users and Residents in the Energy Provision System

4.3 Stimulating Energy Behavior Change in Current Design Practice

4.4 Toward Including Social Interaction and Community-Based Approaches

4.5 Approaches to Using Social Interaction in Relation to Energy-Related Behavior

4.6 Conclusions

References

Case A: SolarBear: Refrigeration for the Base of the Pyramid through Adsorptive Cooling

A.1 Introduction

A.2 The SolarBear Approach

A.3 Results of the First Cycle of Product Development: Proof of Concept and Market

A.4 Future Work: A Working Prototype and Further Development by Enviu

References

Case B: Environmental Impact of Photovoltaic Lighting

B.1 Introduction

B.2 The Lighting Systems

B.3 Environmental Impacts and Discussion

B.4 Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Case C: Restyling Photovoltaic Modules

C.1 Introduction

C.2 Analysis Phase

C.3 Design Phase

C.4 The “Flower Cell”

C.5 Prototyping

C.6 Test Results

C.7 Conclusions

Reference

Case D: Selection of Power Sources for Portable Applications

D.1 Introduction

D.2 An Overview of Selection Strategies

D.3 Power Source Selection Tool Method

D.4 Conclusion and Discussion

References

Case E: Design of a Solar-Powered Wireless Computer Mouse

E.1 Introduction

E.2 Product Design Process

E.3 Component Selection

E.4 Final SPM Product

E.5 Conclusion

E.6 Acknowledgments

References

Case F: Light Urban Mobility

F.1 Introduction

F.2 Background

F.3 Mobility and Design

F.4 Role and Importance of Energy

F.5 Light Urban Mobility

F.6 Conclusions

References

Case G: From Participatory Design to Market Introduction of a Solar Light for the BoP Market

G.1 Introduction

G.2 Methods

G.3 Results

G.4 Feedback from the Field

G.5 Market and Business Considerations

G.6 Discussion

References

Index