# Seawater-Powered Lanterns The 'Beacon' Camp Lanterns are Non-Polluting and Safe to Use By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-lanterns References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/03/03/water-powered-lighting-for-all/) Oil or gas lanterns are somewhat dangerous to use and can contribution to pollution in the air, so the 'Beacon' camp lanterns are designed to harness an unexpected natural power source. The 'Beacon' lantern is equipped with a [galvanic cell battery system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto) that utilizes seawater in order to be charged for a completely natural source of illumination that won't pollute with use. The 'Beacon' camp lanterns are ideal for use by the beach or on [camping sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-solar-string-lights) that are situated closely to the sea. The lanterns can be placed or hung during use and utilize the very water that they use to power the battery system to diffuse the light more evenly in a space to ensure optimal capabilities and usage regardless of placement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seawater-powered Lanterns:** The use of galvanic cell battery systems powered by seawater offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable lighting solutions. - **Natural Source of Illumination:** Harnessing seawater as a power source for lanterns presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for environmentally-friendly lighting products. - **Optimal Lighting Capabilities:** Utilizing seawater to diffuse light evenly in a space provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for improved lighting experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Lighting:** The use of seawater-powered lanterns can disrupt the outdoor lighting industry by providing sustainable and non-polluting lighting solutions. - **Camping Equipment:** Seawater-powered lanterns have the potential to disrupt the camping equipment industry by offering eco-friendly and safe lighting options for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Marine Tech:** Seawater-powered lanterns can create disruptive innovation in the marine tech industry by leveraging the abundance of seawater as a renewable energy source for lighting solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saltwater-Powered Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litepulse-ecolantern.md) - [Dual-Function Gas Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beacon-lantern.md) - [Flickering Candle-Inspired Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-big-poppy.md) - [Fireplace-Inspired Campsite Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leacco-camping-lantern.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-lantern.md) - [Power Bank Camping Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-camping-lantern.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Multifunctional Camper Lantern Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caheo-camping-lantern.md) - [Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auge-camping-lantern.md)