That’s right! A solar powered bikini that doubles as a charger for anything gadgets or devices that can charge using a USB connection!
This means that you can now charge your smart phones on the beach whilst you too soak up the ultra Violette rays from the sun.
The suit is a regular bikini that has been retrofitted with small photovoltaic film strips sewn together with conductive thread. This hot swimsuit is not meant for serious swimmers, but for sunbathers and loungers. Custom orders are being taken now, and we hear rumours of a male version that uses solar power to keep a beer nice and cool!
Solar powered clothing may not be the most popular trend however the fashion is slowly finding a place in the market. The range of textiles now includes t-shirts, hoodies as well as dresses. Recently, international clothing icon Tommy Hilfiger began designing their wearable solar range and although this did not include a solar powered bikini, the company is expecting that the jackets with flexible film solar stitched to the back will be a hit.
I developed an interest in the Australian energy and construction sectors more than a decade ago and have since closely followed the trends, technologies and developments shaping both industries. My involvement in the Australian solar market began in 2008, and over the years I have built strong connections with professionals, businesses and organisations across the construction, solar and renewable energy sectors in Australia and internationally. These connections include solar panel and inverter manufacturers, electrical and construction industry professionals, software developers creating tools to quote, monitor and manage solar power systems, and media organisations that closely follow developments across energy, construction and renewable technologies. Today, I continue to contribute as an industry advocate, author and commentator, sharing practical insights and information to help Australian consumers and businesses better understand solar power, energy technologies, construction-related developments and the changing Australian energy landscape.
