Some areas still use the for just sun protection. Agree that it would not be a global product for now.
Comment on Solar powered personal umbrella with battery?
zr0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 22 hours ago
A device, which is only used when it is really cloudy for photovoltaics has to be one of the dumbest ideas ever.
jasoman@lemmy.world 22 hours ago
SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 21 hours ago
Beach umbrellas are mostly used on sunny days so I can see that.
nialv7@lemmy.world 22 hours ago
What about parasols
zr0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 22 hours ago
Different device, similar features. They tend to be much larger, making the weight an even bigger issue.
JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 13 hours ago
Umbrellas are used in sunshine and are often called parasols. It’s not a bad form factor, it just seems to have practical limitations, like being foldable and still useful. Love the idea, though.
Japan is ready. Other places can be made ready. It isn’t hard to prepare people for bikes or whatever. Solar panels on everything are potentially a good idea. I only worry that my umbrellas do not last.
CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 12 hours ago
Wait til a big gust of wind comes through and shatters your solar panels by inverting the umbrella/parasol.