Summer will be here soon in America which will send millions of hibernating sun worshipers outside for much-needed rays. Well, inventor Andrew Schneider has developed a “concept bikini” that just might turn tanning into an energy saving activity.
He has created a Solar Powered Bikini that is made up of photo voltaic panels that collect energy from the sun. According to the inventor, enough energy can be generated to charge an iPod. Future versions may be able to power other electronic devices like your cell phone or even a small refrigerator. In the interview with the inventor he says that originally he wanted a way to keep his beer cold. Typical guy!
Of course, you won’t be able to go in the water but who wants to do that anyway? You’ll just have to reapply your sunscreen
Unfortunately, the bikini won’t be ready for the mass market this summer but look for it in the near future. The idea of environmental sustainability is one which we encourage here at the Beauty Brains. Now, if only he can figure out a way to make a version that’s pink.
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COOL! (The research group I’m in is developing new materials for solar cells. One is hot pink in solution.)