# Solar Powered Messenger Bags The Voltaic Generator Looks Surprisingly Ungeeky By TrendHead | Published 2008-12-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charging-up-your-laptop-with-solar-powered-bag References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/12/new-voltaic-solar-laptop-bag-discount.php) & [voltaicsystems](http://voltaicsystems.com/bag_generator.shtml) If you have a laptop, why not charge it up on your way to the office? The latest in [solar powered gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris) is the Voltaic Generator, a laptop bag which comes in different color schemes. Allegedly this is the first solar bag which is powerful enough to charge your laptop, using high efficiency [solar cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank). Not only does it charge your laptop, but it can also [charge your mobile phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-wallet) and other hand-held electronics. Even the fabric of this bag is made from recycled soda bottles, which makes the surface brilliantly tough and water resistant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar Powered Gear:** Opportunity for developing more solar-powered products like bags, accessories, and other gear. - **High Efficiency Solar Cells:** Innovation potential in creating more efficient and powerful solar cells for various applications. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Potential to explore and develop more products made from recycled materials with enhanced functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation possibilities in integrating solar power and eco-friendly materials into fashion and accessory products. - **Electronics:** Opportunities for incorporating high efficiency solar cells into electronic devices for self-charging capabilities. - **Sustainable Technology:** Innovation potential for creating sustainable technology solutions that harness renewable energy sources and utilize recycled materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Device-Charging Laptop Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-nexa-laptop-sleeve.md) - [Homeless Support Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-makeshift-traveler-backpack.md) - [Wearable Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetti-handsfree-power-station.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Self-Heating Solar-Powered Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyside-lunchbox.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Modular Power Station Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coalax-lancer-300.md) - [Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targus.md)