As consumers gain a heightened sense of responsibility for the environment, they're seeking out innovative energy alternatives to power their electronics, and that includes the ultimate must-have gadget, their cell phones.
As fellow Trend Hunter, Ayman, recently showed us, there are a range of kinetic energy innovations out there too.
Motorola may have patented solar cells underneath LCD screens, but Apple is working on a patent of their own; however, that hasn't stopped any other cell phone manufacturers or freelance inventors from designing new technologies to power our phones by the sun.
The gallery below features everything from solar-powered Bluetooth headsets to cell phone charms that regain their juice under the sun.
For even more solar innovations, there's a cluster of 100 solar-powered devices that make for a fun browse with your morning coffee.
What's Driving This Trend
- Solar-powered Cell Phone Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market a range of solar-powered accessories for cell phones, such as Bluetooth headsets and charms.
- Solar-powered Cell Phone Technology Patents
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and patent solar cell technologies that can be integrated underneath LCD screens or other parts of cell phones.
- Solar-powered Device Cluster
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a collection of solar-powered devices, including cell phones, that offer an eco-friendly alternative for consumers.
Who This Affects Most
- Consumer Electronics
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate solar cell technologies into various consumer electronic products, such as cell phones, tablets, and wearables.
- Renewable Energy
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new solar cell technologies and solutions to further the use of renewable energy sources in various industries.
- Fashion and Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate solar cell technologies into fashion accessories, like cell phone charms and wearable tech, to create functional and sustainable fashion.
