In an age of increasing environmental awareness, it is no surprise to find even our everyday simple accessories becoming more carbon conscious.

But are we seeing a new trend in the hand bag department? Handbags made from solar panels?
I know it sounds distant at this stage, however, with the new trends in energy conservation, solar powered handbags are slowly becoming more of a reality.

The Neuber Energy Sun Bag is one of the first ever handbags that allows people to charge their technological gadgets with them as they bask in the outdoor sun.

Mobile phones, portable media players, handheld consoles and other devices can be charged form the Konarka Power Plastic solar panels on the outside of the bag.

The design is now the lightest solar energy bag on the market and barely troubles the scales, weighing in at a mere 500 grams, including the battery, bag structure and solar panels.

And, if you’re a picky customer, good news. The new bag now comes in a massive 37 colours to cater for almost any customer.

Neuber’s Sun-Bags will be available worldwide, with pricing starting around the $150 mark and going upwards, depending what design you choose.

Obviously the bags will be out of reach for the majority of the world, but in time we could just be seeing a new trend in handbag accessories.