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Keychain Solar Energy Storage

The Phoebus Solar Charger is a Pint-Sized Eco Powerplant

— December 1, 2011 — Eco
The Phoebus solar charger is a small and portable charger designed to juice up your gadgets using the sun's rays.

The Phoebus solar charger, whic was designed by Tommaso Ceschi, does not look like most solar chargers with its quirky, almost human-like form. The charger is also very small and can be clipped onto a book bag or placed in the pocket when not in use. The charger juices up gadgets using its attached mini USB cable. While not all gadgets charge using a mini USB cable, it isn't outside the realm of possibility to think that adapters could be designed.

When people talk about integrating solar power into our everyday lives, they need to be highlighting designs like the Phoebus solar charger. Phoebus is small and accessible; a gadget that isn't tough to envision hanging off of purse straps or keychains.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Solar Chargers - As demand for portable electronic devices continues to rise, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop more compact, efficient and easy-to-use solar chargers like the Phoebus.
2. Miniaturization of Solar-powered Technology - As consumers become increasingly environmentally conscious, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity to develop smaller, aesthetically pleasing solar-powered devices with the same power output as their larger counterparts.
3. Solar-powered Wearables - As wearable technology gains popularity, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create solar-powered wearables like the Phoebus, which harness the power of the sun to charge devices on the go.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Companies in the consumer electronics industry should consider developing miniaturized solar technology to create highly portable, eco-friendly gadgets like the Phoebus.
2. Renewable Energy - Companies in the renewable energy industry should focus on developing more efficient and easy-to-use solar technology that can be integrated into everyday items, creating opportunity to create devices like the Phoebus.
3. Fashion Accessories - Companies in the fashion accessories industry have an opportunity to create eco-friendly and fashionable keychains or wearables powered by compact solar technology, following the example of the Phoebus.
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