# Alkaline Battery Rechargers 'Battery Wizard' Safely Reconditions Ordinary Batteries for Reuse By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-09-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-wizard References: [gizoo](http://www.gizoo.co.uk/Products/EcoFriendly/EnergySaving/BatteryWizard.htm?SPMC=TGSAFFAW001) Battery Wizard can recharge [ordinary alkaline batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-by-biolite) as well as batteries designed for recharging like Ni-Cad and Ni-Mh batteries. This is great news for those of us who have tempted fate by using our [rechargable battery chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-batterycharging-device) to charge ordinary batteries and ended up with a small-scale explosion or partially-charged batteries that seep chemicals. The maker claims that standard batteries can be recharged 10 or more times. LED lights indicate that the Battery Wizard has completed charging and automatically disallows recharging defective batteries. Not only can the device save money by allowing users to reuse ordinary batteries, it helps the enviornment by [reducing overall battery consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-shopping-experience). Its cost is about $50. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Battery Reconditioning:** The trend of reconditioning and recharging ordinary batteries, including alkaline batteries, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the battery industry. - **Environmentally Friendly Battery Solutions:** The trend of developing battery rechargers that can extend the lifespan of ordinary batteries aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives in the energy sector. - **Safety-enhanced Battery Chargers:** The trend of creating battery chargers with built-in safety features, such as automatic detection of defective batteries, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in battery charging technology. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the trend of battery reconditioning by offering devices and accessories that are compatible with rechargeable and reconditioned batteries. - **Energy Storage:** The energy storage industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by leveraging the trend of environmentally friendly battery solutions to develop sustainable and efficient battery storage solutions. - **Home Appliances:** The home appliances industry can capitalize on the trend of safety-enhanced battery chargers to integrate rechargeable battery systems into their products, providing convenience and peace of mind to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heatwave-Resistant Alkaline Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-power.md) - [Sustainable Rechargeable Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paleblue-usbc-cells.md) - [Rechargeable Battery Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olight-ostation-x.md) - [Battery Health Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linogy.md) - [Lead-Acid Battery Regeneration Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leadacid-batteries.md) - [Ultra-High Capacity AA Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahigh-capacity-aa-battery.md) - [Slick Rechargeable Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rechargeable-lighter.md) - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md) - [Battery-Protecting Charger Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-battery-life-extender.md)