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Eco-Friendly Mass Gadget Chargers

The Skycharger is a Mean, Green Phone-Charging Machine

— February 9, 2009 — Eco
You don’t have to be obsessive about the ecosystem to see the beauty in the Skycharger. This is simply a good idea.

The Skycharger is designed to charge almost any make or model of cell phone using nothing but solar and wind power. With a peak power of 1.8 Kw, the Skycharger can charge up to 104 phones an hour, storing any unused energy in a battery bank.

The Skycharger is quick to set up and take down, with space inside for marketing, making it ideal for concerts, fairs and festivals. It operates outdoors and away from traditional power sources.

There is no word yet on pricing, but the Skycharger, also known as a Recharge Pod Mk2, can be rented for your events.

With the trend leaning toward keeping the ecosystem happy, these cell phone charging stations should be widely in use by 2010.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Charging Stations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop charging stations powered by renewable energy sources to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions.
2. Solar and Wind-powered Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create electronic devices that harness the power of solar and wind energy for a sustainable and portable charging solution.
3. Event Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative event technologies like the Skycharger to enhance the attendee experience and provide eco-friendly charging options.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate within the renewable energy industry by developing cutting-edge technology and solutions for efficient energy conversion.
2. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the consumer electronics industry by integrating sustainable and renewable energy sources into everyday devices.
3. Event Management - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the event management industry by incorporating eco-friendly technologies and sustainable practices, such as solar and wind-powered charging stations.
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