Is the next big thing going to be a solar-powered Macbook from Apple?

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Apple's new patent -- U.S. number 8,638,549 -- concerns a rear plate for the MacBook. It could be used to house solar cells. (The correct term is photovoltaic, but I'm trying to keep things relatively clean here.) From Apple Insider:

Finally, Apple proposes a photovoltaic system may also be …