Solar Wearables
June 2, 2010
Infinit Solar Bags Fit Most Small Electronics
Infinit's new line of Solar Charging Bags combine an integrated solar panel and high-capacity internal battery. Only 3 - 4 hours of sun are needed to power up your smartphone, portable game system, GPS device, cellphone or iPod. For a limited time, they are including a free bike phone holder with every bag purchase. Each bag is available for £89.99, (~$130.00.)
Via Infinit
February 25, 2010
CIT Develops Nanorod Solar Cells
The California Institute of Technology in Pasadena is using an existing technique that assembles nanowires on a surface to develop silicon nanorod solar cells that can be assembled in a "carpet" and embedded in a transparent polymer. The flexible cells use only about 1% of the material needed. Future applications would be inexpensive solar panels and clothing.
Via Nature
February 18, 2010
Neon Green Designer Back-up Packs
Neon Green's Soular Powers Back-Up Packs look designer, cost designer but are eco-friendly with built-in solar panels. The series includes the Centurian that will hold a laptop, the Capsoul, that can be carried on shoulder or by hand and the Piggy Back that can attach to another backpack and turn it solar.
Via Gone On Green
February 10, 2010
Casio G-Shock Solar Watch - Tick Tock Until 2039
Casio has been making watches almost forever and often caters to the sporty type. The G-Shock G2300B-1V is solar powered either in sun or inside light. Aside from its timely duties, it displays year/month/date/day up to the year 2039 on its backlit LED, has a stopwatch and world time for 29 zones. There are four different alarms and it has water resistance up to 660 feet.
Via Casio G-Shock Solar Watches
December 30, 2009
Worldwide Solar Watch
Watches don't get any more elite than this solar one that updates up to 6 times a day from radio clocks in the US, UK, Germany, China and Japan. Cells located in the face convert the sun's rays into power for the built-in battery that will last up to seven months on a full charge! It automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time and also features a stopwatch, 4 alarms and countdown timer. Water resistant, the Worldwide Solar Watch will set you back $159.95.
Via Hammacher Schlemmer
December 28, 2009
Sandia Develops Mini-Solar Cells
Sandia National Laboratory has developed tiny photovoltaic cells. Each is about 10 times thinner than conventional cells and can be integrated into clothing, turning its wearer into a mini-charger. The glitter-sized cells are 14-20 micrometers thick which is 10 times thinner than existing 6 X 6" solar modules. The team claims that they provide better performance, have a lower cost and are more efficient than those currently used.
Via Sandia
December 18, 2009
Juice Bags Made of Recycled Plastic Charge by Solar
Not only do ES Series Juice Bags charge your cell phone, GPS unit, MP3 player or other small electronics, they are made of 8 recycled 2 liter bottles. Each has 6.3W, 16.6V and 0.325 amps of power and are removable for remote usage.
Via Juice Bags
December 10, 2009
Ponsold Designer SunnyBag Launched
A new line of shoulder bags has been launched by the Austrian company Ponsold. The SunnyBag is available for now in the Buisiness Pro model that is equipped with a 1600mAh Li-Ion battery pack, 2 flexible solar panels with 3W of power output and connectors. There is room enough for a laptop or notebook up to 15.4". Available in dark brown or black, you can get yours for $299.00 at their online shop.
Via Sun Bag Shop
December 8, 2009
Endless Warm - More Than Basic Heat
Germany's Yiran Qian created the "Endless Warm" combination of knitted hat and gloves. With built in solar panels shaped like snow flakes, they are definitely more attractive than the usual wearables. The set was a finalist in DesignBoom's Greenlife contest.
Via Design Boom
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