Nicknamed the Power Purse, the clutch uses solar panels to harness the sun’s rays, and convert them into electricity.
The power is transmitted to a USB port inside, allowing women to charge their electronic gadgets while on the move.
Joe Hynek, a mechanical engineering student, designed the bag during a competition at Iowa State University in the US and it has been well-received by eco-conscious followers of fashion.
The 29-year-old said: “It begins working every time the user steps outside. People are very excited because it expresses ecological and environmental themes in addition to the function provided of charging your phone and iPod.”
The black rectangular bag is patterned with laminated solar panels made of photovoltaic cells.
Power is channelled to a circuit linked to two batteries concealed in the lining of the bag, and to a USB port.
The bags needs two hours of full sunlight to charge a mobile phone battery, and can power most other small devices including cameras, BlackBerrys and personal organisers.
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