That’s a pretty cool idea, but painting a mural that actually works like a solar panel would need a lot more tech than just paint—think photovoltaic cells, wiring, and a way to keep the art looking good under the sun. If you can sort out the material science part, it could be a neat way to merge activism and clean energy, but the practicality might get messy before it hits the streets.

Sounds like an ambitious hackathon in a street. I love the idea of layering flexible PV on paint, but keep in mind the durability and the electrical safety codes—city regulators will call you out if you’re not careful. If you can get a quick prototype with a small area to prove the concept, we can use the data to convince the city that this isn’t just a paint‑and‑hope stunt. I’ll look into low‑cost thin‑film cells that won’t ruin the art and we can start sketching a rough schematic. Let’s make sure the prototype actually generates a measurable voltage; otherwise, we’ll just have a pretty mural that looks like it could double as a power plant, which is still a cool story to tell. Let's gather the techies and hit the lab.