Soccer, known better throughout the world as football, is played more than any other sport. With this in mind, young entrepreneur Jessica Matthews invented a new kind of soccer ball. A ball that would revolutionize life for many children around the world. Her Invention combined the love of soccer and the need for electricity. This product allows children to play soccer while charging the ball so it can be used as an energy source later. Matthews said that, “If we just wanted to give people power, we’d just give them solar panels. The purpose is reaching people in a way that’s enjoyable and fun and exciting.” These soccer balls are priced at $99 which is a steep price, however, Matthews hope that people will see the benefit of this product and invest in them. She also hopes people will buy these balls and send them to other countries as a method of supporting impoverished kids. More information and pictures can be found at https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2013/11/21/the-soccer-ball-that-helps-kids-in-underdeveloped-areas-finish-homework/
Perhaps this could be used in missions work, especially with that price tag. Combining fun and electricity generation is a great idea and solves a very serious problem.
This is such an out-of-the-box idea! Combing playing in the sun with a soccer ball and then using that energy the soccer ball gained from the sun to power lights or appliances in impoverished countries is an extremely neat idea. I hope this idea takes off and many see the need for it even with the price tag.
This idea is great in hypothetical, but i am wondering how practical it is? How much electricity does the ball really generate and how long do you have to use it to get fully charged? The price does make it more useful for mission work rather than selling directly to the people who need it.