# Solar Social Networking The Changers Starter Kit Collects Energy, Tweets to Your Friends By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-10-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/changers-starter-kit References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/10/solar-charger-tweets-how-much-energy-youre-gathering.php) & [changers](http://www.changers.com/en/shop/us/starterkit?___store=us) In the hopes of making eco-activism as simple and engaging as possible, Changers Starter Kit will not only harvest the Sun's latent energy to power your devices, but it will tweet and notify your friends about the altruistic good you've done. The kit comes in two components: a thin, diminutive solar cell and a stylish battery. According to the manufacturer, Chargers, 4 hours of exposure is enough to reach the battery's maximum storage; enough to charge your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugreen-2) twice! Any gadget capable of accepting mini and micro-USB connections is compatible with the Changers Starter Kit. The rub lies in the solar cell's networking abilities -- using your Facebook or [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juice-boost-charging-can-sleeve) page, the device will broadcast how much energy you've collected and will remind your friends of the debt the environment owes you. Obnoxious? Maybe. Cost and harm reducing, however? Definitely. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 75% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar Energy Harvesting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient and affordable solar cells for energy harvesting. - **Social Networking Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create devices that connect to social media platforms to promote sustainable and eco-friendly actions. - **Environmental Altruism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design technologies that enable individuals to easily track and share their eco-friendly activities with friends and followers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate social networking capabilities into renewable energy products, such as solar panels and wind turbines. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop consumer electronic devices that incorporate solar energy harvesting and social networking features. - **Green Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative green technologies that leverage social networking to promote environmental sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md) - [Solar-Powered eBike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike.md) - [Photovoltaic Plant Investment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-investment-app.md) - [Roof-Mounted EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-sun.md) - [Balcony-Friendly Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solar-bank-2-e1600-pro.md)