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Solar Ski Jacket - Eco-Friendly, Stylish and Pricey

Posted November 14th, 2008 by Dan (EnviroGadget Writer)
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Of all the places to have a solar panel, a jacket is not exactly my first choice. The solar ski jacket features a neoprene collar with solar panels stitched into them. The solar panels can then be used to charge mobile phones, ipods, and any other usb-connected devices.

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Solar-Powered Neck-Tie

Posted September 8th, 2008 by Dan (EnviroGadget Writer)

Researchers at the Iowa State University have invented a green gadget, a solar-powered necktie, in the process of inventing fabric that integrates photovoltaic thin film cells both physically and aesthetically into wearable clothing. In terms of aesthetics, it’s a hard job, as solar cells are usually a distinct blue-ish colour and grid-pattern.

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Profolio Solar Bag - Charging On The Move

Posted June 16th, 2008 by Dan (EnviroGadget Writer)

Profolio Solar Bag

The Profolio Solar Bag is an example of a green gadget, one of many solar-enabled clothing products that are reaching the market. The solar attaché bag has room for a 17inch laptop and a variety of gadgets using its many internal pockets. The solar panel can produce up to 6.3Watts of electricity to charge up your devices, but strangely is no good for charging your laptop!

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Japanese Ingenuity - Brasserie Solar Panels

Posted June 11th, 2008 by Dan (EnviroGadget Writer)

Solar Brasserie

Sometimes inventors create strange devices in the name of the environment. The solar underwear is supposedly designed to show that you can generate electricity from virtually any clothing. The underwear generates electricity for a mini electric bulletin board to display messages.

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