We all know about solar power, which is brought to us by the action of the sun. We also know that it is usually collected through solar or photovoltaic panels on the roofs of houses, or in multimillion dollar massive solar farms. However, there have been many developments in the industry of solar energy in recent years, which have allowed countless new innovations and the inventions of many new applications of solar energy in our daily lives. This article explores some of these innovations

As weird as it sounds, miniature forms of solar panels can be seamlessly and unnoticeably stitched into various fabrics. These solar filaments, which can be integrated into your clothing, help keep you warm. They can also be used to power electronic devices !

Next, we move on to another familiar part of our lives, Roads ! Solar-powered roads have the ability to generate clean energy, illuminate themselves at night, and melt snow and ice during the winter months. Covering U.S. roads in solar panels would generate approximately 80 percent of the country’s energy needs. (Asme.org)

Lastly we talk not about a product, but a revolution in the mechanics of solar energy collection. Obviously, we know that solar energy needs light, however, scientists at USC are working on a new panel  that can even generate electricity during dark hours by capturing the previously elusive infrared light of the sun. This invention would be game changing for the solar power industry. I hope this has taught you and made you more interested in solar power, as it is eco friendly and renewable !