This definitely isn’t the first time we’ve heard of wearable solar cells , but a new development underway in the UK could certainly have a greater impact than, say, an iPod-charging denim jacket . By combining photovoltaic cells with thermoelectric devices , a team of researchers is working to create new, more efficient uniforms for British troops.

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Energy-efficient military uniforms to make solar-powered necktie so last season