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Solar Powered Bra by Triumph Japan

Underwear maker Triumph Japan launched the Solar Power Bra show that solar panels can produce enough energy to charge your phone or iPod and can display small messages because it is wired to a mini electric bulletin board.  The bra padding can be used to store water and to drink it by using a straw that you insert into the brasserie cup. The Solar Power Bra requires solar panels to be worn around the abdomen to collect direct sunlight. Green-colored bra should not be washed or used in the rain. “Very comfortable and I can really feel involved in eco-friendly efforts as well,” model Yuko Ishida said. [Via]

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Solar Watch by Shin Azumi

This digital solar watch owns two windows: one shows the time by a digital display, while others exposes the solar cell. Thinking about a regular solar watch, solar cells are frequently disguised or hidden from view. But at this solar power watch that designed by Shin Azumi, the focus put on solar cells as a design feature to show its importance. The design shows respect for solar power as technology that produces clean energy sources.

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Solar Powered Bag

This rough camera bag is a roomy way to tote digital cameras and equipment. This is also a versatile power source suitable for remote locations! Integrated flexible solar panel 1.5W trickle charge to a 12V outlet for charging equipment. Inside, a large compartment is adjusted by adjusting the separator organizes still and / or video cameras and all the extras, while the side pockets with internal matting secure batteries, memory card and more. Features super-tough, 1680-denier nylon fabric withstands rough shoots, soft rope, and grabbed the handle, and it will charge and protect other electronics, too! The average charging time is approximately 5 hours for 2 AA batteries. [Via]

Sun Drive by Zyrus

If you are among the more modest supporters of green energy and no plan to replace the entire roof with solar glass, you can still save the planet on a smaller scale thanks to the new Sun Drive. Created by Zyrus Korea, a small USB device solar charger that can easily be used to recharge the mobile phone, digital camera or MP3 player.

Despite the small footprint, Sun Drive can supply most portable devices with up to 35 hours of power, and can charge your phone with up to 100 minutes talk time. Unit comes in black or white and a variety of packaging the memory capacity of 2,4,8, and 16 gigabytes. Although the type of solar charger is still in its early stages in terms of dependence, since only ? 29,000 ($ 23) are in the front will be relatively affordable.

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Solar Hat Fan and Solar Mosquito Guard

Some nifty solar gadgets for the outdoors, solar powered hat fan and solar mosquito guard are a steal at only U.S. $ 10.

The solar powered hat fan may not be the most chic accessory for your hat, but will keep you cool in summer. A mini photovoltaic panel harvesting enough solar energy to power the fan directly. A clamp allows you to hang from your hat to direct cool air into your face on those unbearable hot summer days. Tailored mount works best with stiff brim hat and a baseball cap. The fan comes in black and white.

Solar mosquito guard transmit barely audible, high frequency waves that repels some mosquito species. This device is equipped with a key ring and belt clip so you can save on your every moment. Requires only three hours of sunlight to recharge the batteries, mosquito guard is an option for an efficient and easy to keep the mozzies at bay, without using dangerous chemicals.

Both solar powered hat fan and solar mosquito guard are available online for USD $ 10 each from Gaiam.

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