[Por causas ajenas a la organización de Medialab-Prado, este proyecto no se podrá llevar a cabo en el marco del taller. / For reasons beyond the Organization's control this project won't be developed within the workshop.]

One of the most common of objects are mobile phones. Getting smarter hungrier for energy, they tend to quickly 'die' on us. Left with no power there is no use of them.

The electricity outlet is another even more common object in daily life. Yet, once in public space, it seems to not be so easy to use one.

Current situations show how technology can help and guide us in an extreme situation. Activists and other concerned people have been creating free internet access in different public space contexts. But to use the internet we need a working device.

Harvesting energy has been around for centuries. It's a common theme in DIY projects, but rarely expanding to a critical engagement, Do It With Others or going beyond lighting up an led.

How can an object, as simple and banal as the electricity outlet be claimed and made adaptable to situations different to what and where it is intended to be?

We want to work on a parasite outlet, that feeds on public space energy and transforms it into electricity. A usb, sticking out in pubic space that gives you free energy. Whether to power your phone or an art installation, your choice.