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Attaching it to human makes it a moving part. Put it in a box somewhere and it will be more reliable. This is the exactly same stupid idea as solar frikin' roadways. Take that solar panel and put it next to the road.

Currently, astronauts just use a diaper and a 1L water bottle. This suit would seem to be an improvement.

What they really need is a mop wringer and a good filter.

I wouldn't volunteer to be the first guy to try that out.

Above road

There's a number of edge-case scenarios where you want a lot of height clearance above roadways. ie: hauling a wind turbine blade or rapidly converting to an airfield.

Eh we deal with overpasses, pedestrian bridges, etc. I’m not convinced above road solar will be so widespread so quick we can’t actually logistic turbine blades

Great idea, probably dependent upon latitude. In disconnected panels. Enough to provide sufficient light during a cloudy day. Would simultaneously decrease the amount of AC required during summer months, and maybe improve safety by reducing sunlight into the eyes of drivers (human or otherwise).

So would green cages, or wired mesh allowing for ivy and vegetation growth, arching over roadways.

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