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FIU engineers create wearable solar device for soldiers' field gear

Original: FIU engineers develop wearable solar device to power soldiers’ gear in the field

Engineers at Florida International University have developed a wearable solar device designed to power soldiers' equipment while they are deployed in the field. The technology would let troops generate electricity for their gear on the move, reducing reliance on batteries and supply lines. Details about how the device works and when it might reach soldiers have not yet been widely reported.

Why now: The announcement is new and touches on military technology and renewable energy, both of which draw broad interest.

Florida International UniversityUS military

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