Solar charging station on a dog

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By Adam Flaherty
Posted 2010/01/11 @ 2:08 am
Category Computers & Mobile, Electronics, Energy

The Solar Dog prototype charger from Erik Schiegg is a solar panel attached to a dog sweater. I’m not sure how efficient it is, but I could see this being handy. [via recombu]

My Android phone is charged in no time… The dog feels good and I’m feeling good and planet mud is turned a little bit more into planet earth. But this idea would be interestingï»¿ for farmers around the world, letting their animals collect electricity, too.

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8 Responses to Solar charging station on a dog

Bryan on January 12th, 2010 at 5:16 am said:

What happens when his dog jumps in the lake, or rolls in the mud? I really can’t see how this could work. Nice idea, though.

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turkishmonky on January 12th, 2010 at 5:58 am said:

How is this better then a stationary solar cell left just outside your house? From what i know of dogs, a motion charger might be a little more efficient.

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Nigel Paice on January 12th, 2010 at 9:24 am said:

Why would you put a dog sweater on your dog when the sun’s out? Surely that’s a bit cruel?

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- Adam Flaherty on January 12th, 2010 at 11:27 am said:
  
  I believe they’re in Switzerland, which can get quite cold. Leave it to the Swiss to load a dog up… http://saintbernardbarrels.com/
  
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justDIY on January 12th, 2010 at 10:30 am said:

I had a long comment typed up, but realized I’m often too negative in my comments on this site. So my only comment is, please re-post in approx. 3 months.

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cde on January 12th, 2010 at 11:12 am said:

Nature has already provided the dog with a 24/7 sweater

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Glenadel on January 12th, 2010 at 4:50 pm said:

Why does the dog have to work for me (even it it is just by standing around)?

If this thing were to power a GPS tracker, so I could find my pooch even if he were to get lost, then I’d be all for it.

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zhangpeng0571 on November 17th, 2010 at 9:33 pm said:

I agree with Julie – keep up the debate with Pat Buchanan. Sorry I missed you on Hardball (I see you every time you’re on Morning Joe, btw). I must have been napping because otherwise I would have been watching Chris Matthews. my site:
http://www.ejaisolar.com/

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