Wearable Solar Energy: Providing Function in Fashion

The global value of the wearable technology market is 32.63 billion USD and it is projected to grow 15.3% by 2027. Nottingham Trent University in the UK are the lead innovators and their project is the creation of miniature functioning solar cells (think mini solar panels) The cells are waterproof and the garment can be safely washed. The cells can generate enough power to charge something like a Fitbit or a smartphone. Solar accessories are more common, especially sunglasses (who would have thought?)