Wow guys!
Apparently the Engineering and Physical Research Sciences Center in the United Kingdom is currently working on camouflage uniforms that use solar power and body heat. It would keep power going for their radio, GPS, and even some of their weapons. The fabric that they are creating uses solar photovoltaic cells and thermoelectric devices (along with lightweight batteries). This suit would even help hide a soldier more effectively with infrared cameras. Other militaries are also looking into this source but these suits will be quite expensive. The project alone costs 1.4 million dollars.
I think this sounds like a really neat idea if the power can be harnessed and used correctly. I'm not sure how well it would work in some situations but I can see these being especially helpful in deserts.
What do you guys think?
Here's my source: http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-03/%E2%80%98solar-soldier%E2%80%99-project-could-lighten-load-british-infantry-while-keeping-soldiers-safe
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