A laptop that recharges with sunlight, a screen that bends to become gigantic and display that hook magnetically to expand the work space. At MWC 2025, Lenovo is showing the future of laptops with concepts that seem to have come out of a science fiction film, but which could soon become reality.
Among the most interesting concept revealed by Lenovo at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona there is Yoga Solar PCa laptop with a large solar panel integrated into the lid. According to the company, this technology is able to generate energy also from indirect sunlighthelping to increase the standby time of the device or even recharge the battery.
Advanced technology: solar panels “Back Contact”
The Solar PC yoga is equipped with 84 solar cells with “back contact” technologya design that allows you to absorb more light than conventional panels and to reach a conversion efficiency higher than 24%. This means that the laptop can recharge not only with the direct sunlightbut also with Sources of artificial or widespread lighting.
In optimal light conditionsare enough 20 minutes of sun exposure To get enough energy to guarantee An hour of video playback. Even in environments with more soft lightingthe system continues to generate sufficient energy for prolong autonomy of the device, helping to reduce dependence on traditional charging. Despite the innovative solar charging system, Lenovo managed to keep the Solar PC yoga extremely thin and light: the laptop has one thickness of just 15 mm and weighs 1.22 kg.
A promising concept, but without official launch date
At the moment, the Solar PC yoga is Just a prototypeand Lenovo has not yet announced an official launch date or price information. However, the company clarified that The technology of integrated solar panels could become a key characteristic in the laptops of the future.
This innovation could reduce the need to Frequent refillsbreaking down Energy consumption and improving theenvironmental impact electronic devices. It remains to be seen if and when Lenovo decides to bring this technology to the market.
