# Sustainable Smartphone Power Banks The 'CLOU' Smart Charger Extends Battery Life in Multiple Ways By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-06-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clou-smart-charger References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/06/20/these-leather-bound-power-banks-were-designed-to-help-increase-the-lifetime-of-your-phones-battery/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/195469425/clou-green-charge-technology-for-global-sustainability?ref=discovery&term=clou) The 'CLOU' smart charger is a sustainable take on the classic smartphone power bank that would provide users with the ability to both stay connected and also protect the functionality of their device. The power bank works by being used to charge up a smartphone, but will only do so up to 80% in order to [protect the health of the battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmx-solidsafe-5k). Users who want to power up their device all the way can simply press a button on the power bank to accommodate times when they need extra juice to stay connected. The 'CLOU' smart charger maintains a stylish leather exterior and a compact design, while also being reported to potential triple the linespace of a smartphone battery to eliminate the need for a premature replacement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Power Banks:** Opportunities include developing eco-friendly materials, accessible pricing, and integration with renewable energy sources. - **Battery Health Monitoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include AI-powered battery diagnostics and customized charging profiles to optimize battery longevity. - **Extended Battery Life:** Innovation opportunities include developing smaller, more efficient batteries and exploring the use of wireless charging technologies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies can explore ways to incorporate sustainable power banks or battery health monitoring technology into smartphones, laptops, and other devices. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunities include integrating sustainable power banks with solar or wind energy systems to provide off-grid charging solutions for mobile devices. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Innovation opportunities include developing new materials for power banks that are biodegradable, recyclable, or made from sustainable sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Battery-Protecting Charger Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-battery-life-extender.md) - [Sustainable Plastic Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-concept.md) - [Outdoor Lifestyle Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharge-power-bank.md) - [Power-Providing Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solove-power-bank.md) - [Compact Pill-Shaped Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-capsule-power-bank.md) - [Stand-Equipped Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strickers-magsafe-power-bank.md) - [Frozen Treat Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsic-charger.md) - [Kinetic-Friendly Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-resort-power-bank.md) - [Fabric-Covered Mobile Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pd100w.md)