Manufacture and performance evaluation of solar garment

This study proposes a method for solar garment manufacture based on human comfort, which aims to address current energy shortage and excessive pollutants emission in the environment. Moreover, the performance of the garment power storage is tested and evaluated. Flexible solar materials are placed in the back part of the garment, and a circuit is also sewed. The garment accumulates solar energy, which is then transformed into electric energy for power supply. The power storage performance of solar garment is then tested under different unsteady environments. This study concludes that the solar garment can absorb solar energy and save electric energy within 2–3 h under sunny weather condition, and consequently fully charge a standard Nokia mobile phone with 3.7 V/720 mAh in 1.75 h. Results of experiments and analyses show that the solar garment can supply electric energy to a number of portable electronic devices, such as a mobile phone, MP3 player, and shaver. The solar garment also provides convenience, practicality, and comfort. The solar garment not only has good economic and application prospects but also provides a new method for the effective utilization of clean energy, which is significant for energy conservation and environmental protection.