Part of the problem with solar panels is they're so big; you have to have a large surface area to produce any respectable amount of power (yes, I could go on a tangent about how we need to be working for better efficiencies and low-power consumption, but that's a topic for another post). Putting solar panels on a roof or a mast are good ways to "get them out of the way," but what about using them in other, more practical applications?
EcoFlow Portable Power Stations and Solar Panels
EcoFlow's portable battery power stations and folding solar panels store energy for camping, RV trips, and power outages, and they recharge from the sun, a wall outlet, or a car.
Buy NowSure, you've seen solar bags and backpacks that have a flexible solar panel on one side or the other.
You've got application specific solar panels (on yard lights, gable/attic fans, or car fans, etc.), and even "solar trees."
Now, you've even got the solar table, take a look.
- NJIT Researchers Develop Inexpensive, Easy Process To Produce Solar Panels
- Solar Shingles
- Solar Powered Mini Race Car
Not really solar, but green: