Uhh... what am I looking at here?

This is the Smartflower POP, a fetching alternative to roof-bound solar panels. And before you ask - no, you don't need to water it.

If you accidentally do spray it along with the petunias however then there's no need to worry, as it's completely weather proof.

Okay, so other than confusing bees, what's this got over a regular solar panel?

Glad you asked. For starters it's easy as pie to install, unlike rooftop solar panels. Pop it in your garden, screw it into the ground, and you're done.

Its creators slightly exaggerate when they describe it as 'plug and play' but it's very nearly that simple. It's also less intrusive than a rooftop setup, which is perfect for people living in listed buildings where modern jiggerypokery isn't an option.