Solar Headphones?!

         Solar panels thrive upon sunlight to function properly so why not start by using it on your head? This idea has been introduced by a United Kingdom-based Kickstarter campaign, aiming to provide communities with solar-powered headphones.

          The headphones, known as the "Onbeat Solar Headphones," have a flexible strip of solar panels embedded where it will be exposed to ample amounts of sun's rays, assuming you will be wearing it outdoors. The solar panel, then, will be used to charge a pair of lithium-ion batteries located inside the ear cups, where there will also be a USB port on one of the ear cups for outputting electronically charges for electronic devices. 

          Exactly how much of a charge you'll be getting from such a small solar panel is still stated unclear, especially considering that the entire solar panel is not going to be exposed to the sun all at once (due to the curving shape around the head). However, OnBeat's creators have proclaimed that the solar cell has a surface area of 55cm³ with a charge capacity of approximately 0.55 watts. 

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Solar powered three wheeler called the "Elf"

Rob cotter founder and CEO of Organic Transit in Durham, North Carolina, developed something extraordinary that couldn't be characterized as a bike but is indeed operated as one. It's called the "Elf", this three wheeler is equipped with a solar powered motor that can be switched on anytime when the operator is exhausted from pedalling. Elf is categorized as a bicycle and doesn't require an insurance and registration to ride in the United States. The solar panel is found across the roof from the front to the end of the bike and only needs 7 hours of charging in the sun or could also be plugged into an outlet for less time consumption. The Elf can be well acknowledge to commuter who has to go to work in the morning using the powered motor and pedal back home from work for a good workout. The Elf should weigh about 100 pounds including the solar panel, motor, and battery; it also has a top speed of 20 mph considering the weight of the production model. The Organic Transit had raised enough funds to produce 100 models up for purchase from the Kickstarter Campaign.