Whenever you think about solar energy generation, you're probably imaging a house with a rooftop cover with blue panels. That's how they started out, but today, solar panels are more than just your typical answer for free energy at home.
Scientists and engineers have been working for many years to discover the many uses of solar power in Australia, USA, United Kingdom and so on. Surprisingly, some of their inventions are quite unusual. Here are some of the craziest things that they came up with.
1. Bikinis
This bikini is made from flexible photovoltaic film strips that are woven together with conductive thread. This comes with a USB connector to help give power to your phone while you're sunbathing. This suit is completely water safe, but remember to dry out the USB port first before plugging anything.
2. Sunglasses
Since you're going to the beach, you might want to bring your solar-powered sunglasses as well. One of the companies that have invented this unique device is Ray-Ban. Their Shama Shades will absorb enough solar energy to charge up your iPhone.
The arms, or temples, of this eye wear are made up of mini solar panels that will absorb the sun's energy and turn it into usable power. One of the detachable temples has a connector plug for your phone.
3. Movie Theater
Forget the long lines, freezing temperature and blaring surround sound of your local theatre! With a solar-powered movie theatre, you'll never experience being with an annoying crowd and energy waste while watching a good flick.
Sol Cinema is a small converted trailer that can accommodate eight adults or 12 children. This UK-based business is complete with light, projectors, laptops and hard drives – all of which are powered by 100 percent solar energy from two 120 watt solar panels.
Do you feel like you're in the year 3000? Not yet, but with these gadgets, it seems like it! Since these portable solar panels Australia and United States are everywhere now, don't be shocked if there are more out-of-this-world gadgets that will make the scene!
