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Oh, sure, you think 'alternative energy' is corny or worthless or just downright silly, right?  And the worst form of all is that goofy solar power, right?

Maybe you're just not using it for the right application.

The suit uses conductive thread and thin photo-voltaic panels, creating a sort of chain-mail fabric that gives the bikini a medieval armor-meets-21st century look. The solar power absorbed by the panels charges any gadget that can be plugged into the suit's USB ports, sewn right into the fabric.

Schneider is in the process of creating a men's swimsuit using the same technology to chill beers, cutely-dubbed the iDrink.

Article is here, and a big hat tip to Maggie's Valued Reader™ John who runs On The North River.