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Jan 4, 2011 10:34 PM

Pinball arcade with multiple machines and players in a dimly lit environment.

Not only does this solar-powered cinema have all the trimmings of a great movie theater — ticket booth, brick façade, Ionic columns, popcorn machine, fancy art deco signage —, it is itself remarkably trim:

A woman in a vintage outfit stands beside a colorful caravan with solar panels.

The Sol Cinema was commissioned by media arts charity Undercurrents and designed and constructed by Jo Furlong in 2009 with support from Ami Marsden & Beth Marsden. Jo recycled a 1960s two-berth caravan to produce the Sol Cinema we see today. What makes it possible to operate such a compact cinema is our Lithium ion batteries. These are usually used in electric cars but they are ideal for our work. Our 120W solar panels receive Sunlight to charge our batteries ensuring that we always have power, whatever the weather.

More photos:

People engaging in conversation outside a vintage cinema trailer at an outdoor event.

A group of adults and children dressed warmly inside a boat, smiling and enjoying their time together.

A food truck with a long line of customers waiting outside at a daytime event.

Children and adults lining up at an outdoor cinema kiosk.

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