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Solar Eco Gadgets

The dawn of solar gadgetry

Implications - Solar powered electronics are a reflection of an increased demand for sustainable products, alternative energies, and expediency. The convenience of eco-charging on the go is favored by a society fanatical about maximizing time while still being in line with environmental consciousness.
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Products - Demand for eco-friendly and sustainable products has increased, leading to the development of solar-powered gadgets and appliances.
2. Renewable Energy - Products and concepts that promote the use of alternate and renewable sources of energy are gaining popularity among eco-conscious consumers.
3. Green Infrastructure - The development of green infrastructure, such as solar-activated paving and air-cleansing concrete, is disrupting traditional industries and creating new opportunities for innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics - The electronics industry can develop eco-friendly gadgets and expand into renewable energy products to meet the increasing demand for sustainable options.
2. Construction - The construction industry can adopt green infrastructure practices, creating environmentally friendly options that can modernize and revolutionize traditional building methods.
3. Transportation and Logistics - Solar-powered and eco-friendly refrigeration units can be utilized in the transportation and logistics industry, providing a more sustainable and cost-effective option for product distribution.
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Featured Examples

Solar Skin Cell Phones
Solar Skin Cell Phones
Eclipse Intuit
Following Apple's recent solar skin patent which promises portable gadgets that are covered with solar cells, we bring you the Eclipse Intuit Phone by designer Eddie Goh which follows the same concept.… MORE
Solar Powered Air-Conditioning
Solar Powered Air-Conditioning
Greencore
Greencore's air conditioning units are serious contenders for the mass market, as illustrated by the fact that they are currently being tested by MacDonalds and the US Navy. It seems crazy that there… MORE
Solar Powered BBQ
Solar Powered BBQ
The Helios Grill
The Helios, by designer Sean McGreevy, is a grill that uses solar energy rather than electricity, making it an awesome, eco-friendly way to cook. The Helios uses its reflective parabolic dish to capture… MORE
Solar Powered Loungers
Solar Powered Loungers
The Tech Chair
Are you a sun worshiper that's also addicted to gadgets? Meet the Tech Chair, a solar powered lounger that will allow you to nerd it up under the summer rays without draining your laptop or MP3 player… MORE
Solar Powered Tree Chargers
Solar Powered Tree Chargers
The Photonsynthese
Vivien Muller’s Photonsynthese is a gadget charger with style! The branches of this bonsai tree shaped charger carry 54 tiny photovoltaic panels to store energy accumulated in a battery during the day. … MORE
Recycled Solar Bags
Recycled Solar Bags
Sakku Bags Made From Sails
TrendHunter has previously featured either recycled or solar bags, but none of these designs were both. Sakku combines the two eco-friendly concepts with their solar bag line that is made from recycled… MORE
Teenie Tiny Solar Powered Cars
Teenie Tiny Solar Powered Cars
The Mini Solar Racer
Perhaps it’'s not the most aerodynamically designed race car, but I bet you couldn'’t beat the operating costs per mile. I don’t think the mini solar racer has much for control either, and come to… MORE
Air Cleansing Concrete
Air Cleansing Concrete
Solar Activated Eco Paving
Researchers at the University of Twente, a self-described entrepreneurial research university in The Netherlands, have developed a new paving material that could help clear the air in urban areas. The… MORE
Eco-Friendly Mobile Coolers
Eco-Friendly Mobile Coolers
Solar-Powered Fridges on Camels
This pilot test of solar-powered refrigeration units on camels is being performed by a nomadic community in Kenya.  Mpala Community Trust is using these units to transport medical supplies (most... MORE
Mini Eco Chargers
Mini Eco Chargers
Solar Charger Keyring
You can now carry around a renewable source of power for your gadgets. This solar-powered keyring device is mainly intended for emergencies where important conversations are cut off due to battery power.… MORE