With the solar boom taking over the world, City Water Commissioner Randy Leonard co-invented a novel solar powered public toilet for Portland. The toilets would make their first appearance on the city streets by the year end. That sounds pretty soon right!

A archetype of the toilet estimated to cost from (US) $140,000 — (US) $360,000 has been built under the (US) $500,000 development program budget, but Leonard feels that the planned mass production model would cut down the cost to a mere (US) $25,000, that is in case he lures the other cities into getting them.

The stainless steel solar loo would prove economical on maintenance and is functional in all climates with solar powered lighting, heaters and ventilation. In my opinion, the other cities should try the product as it is eco-friendly and would save a lot of money both in the production and usage departments.

Source: TechLifePost/ KGW