Self-charging fabric developed
Scientists have developed a new super-thin fabric that generates electricity from sunlight and movement, according to science journal Nature Energy.
Chinese and US researchers have been working for two years on the development, which they say has many applications — including as a portable power source, for infrastructure monitoring and for personal GPS location.
The material looks like conventional fabric, except that the fibres are a little thicker. Being fully flexible and charged via movement and sunlight means that the wearer can power small electrical devices, such as mobile phones, while on the go.
The hope is for the material to be commercially available in around two years.
2025 saw record EV sales in Australia
More than 157,000 electric vehicles were sold in the nation last year, accounting for 13% of all...
2025–26 GenCost report released for public consultation
Solar PV and onshore wind still form the basis for Australia's cheapest electricity...
ARENA invests $21m in three EV charging projects
Funded under the Driving the Nation Program, the projects will focus on developing pathways and...
