Inflatable solar panels zip together to power most anything

I think it's a brilliant idea. Personally I think that the design even looks modern and aesthetically pleasing. But, inflatable? Will they be able to stand up to harsh weather?

No mater how easy, cheap, or esthetically pleasing we make green technology there will always be people who hate it, and think its an eye sour. I just wish so many people weren't scared of change or think of it as unnecessary. We won't ever grow if we keep things as they are.

Its good to see new innovations in renewable energy sources. Why just stick with one idea when you can have more than one solution to help supply our insatiable need for energy?

I'm not sure how viable this is, I'm not sure how heavy they are so strong winds could pose a problem. Also, the cost of the technology and labor in securing them will probably end up costing the same as the renovations would with classic PVCs.

I like it too but it leaves a bit to be desired. It looks like something from the Blob: Solar Alien consumes New York City.

Here's aesthetics and Green too => http://current.com/items/90834775_next-generation-wind-farm.htm

I've seen several articles the past couple of years that mention new solar panel technologies. Many of them seem like they would be easy DIY projects and cost considerably less. However, I haven't seen anything come to mass market yet. Where do these breakthroughs go?

aahh the sweetness of innovation!

A sea monster disguised as solar panels are eating NY. Very cool and innovative idea, not the problem is getting them produced cheaply and having people use them.

This is really interesting, because almost everyone is familiar with the traditional design of solar panels; clunky square platforms that we can secure to roofs or make them stand on their own. It's good to see that (even if it might not come to fruition) people are still innovating and improving on an already wonderful product. It shows that we all can still take what is good, and make it even better. I hope this will come to market, or at least production soon.

who makes this stuff? I'm going into energy auditing and want to sell it. chardbuddha@yahoo.com

this is incredibly cool!

Someone just got rich. That is an amazing idea.

My wife said they remind her of waves on the water.

But how much do they cost and how long will they last?? where can I get a loan to go Solar?

So the biggest question of them all, why aren't we funding this?! (sorry, fogot about the trillions of dollars we owe as a country....)

Very interesting. But i agree the picture is very confusing. And the pictures in the source link is even more confusing.

Either way, its great to see progress in green energy technology.

I wonder about cost and effectiveness of the solar panels.

Sounds really interesting but that picture confuses me a little bit as to how they work and what they really look like...

baller!

Awesome! the cheaper we make this technology the more we will see it being used in our everyday lives.

This is a simple and seemingly affordable solution to a costly problem.

nice!

Very cool, indeed.
I looked the article over...does anyone know if these are in production and where I could buy one?

I don't get it... it only works if NYC is underwater?

Way cool!

Brilliant!

super sweet!