Solar-powering clothing accessories isn’t exactly a new idea. I have seen solar charger bags, a purse (or two), but we are stoked to have finally found something to wear when sporting the solar briefcase: a necktie! Who cares if it’s going to repel ladies like Peter Ha, my Blackberry is always going to be charged. Oh yeah.
via Wired
Ok so these are only design concepts so I will take them with a pinch of salt, but I mean c’mon.
The mind boggles as to who thinks this is going to sell.
Unless you can get photovoltaic cells into a material that has the same texture as say cotton (so it looks nothing like a bunch of solar panels hanging off your neck), this is never going to fly with the public.
Unless electricity gets a lot more expensive….
Perfect for the office building which has no roof. Or for that occasional hike with your co-workers during lunch.