# Solar-Charging E-Readers The Cybook Ocean's Cover Charges Within an Hour By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybook-ocean References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/9/16/12939478/solar-powered-ebook-charger-bookeen) & [bookeen](http://www.bookeen.com/shop/europe/index.php/accessories/covers/ocean/cybook-ocean-black-solar-leaf-cover.html) Sitting outside in the open air and getting lost in a good book is one of life's great pleasures, and the Cybook Ocean from French e-reader company Bookeen is making that pleasure a little more sustainable. Anyone with an e-reader knows that their biggest drawback when compared to [paper books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manta) is that they have a battery life. Though the small amount of charge for e-readers is hardly a genuine environmental concern, the bigger issue is that a literature fan is left bookless when his or her device dies. The Cybook Ocean removes that worry when reading outside thanks to its [solar-charging cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia). Aptly patterned like a leaf, the cover can fully charge the Cybook Ocean within an hour of being exposed to sunlight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar-powered E-reader Covers:** E-reader companies can develop covers with solar panels to enhance sustainability and convenience for readers. - **Green Tech Accessories:** There is an opportunity to create tech accessories with an eco-friendly focus, like the solar-charging cover for the Cybook Ocean. - **Sustainable Reading:** The focus on sustainable technologies can extend to all aspects of life, including reading, with opportunities for companies to create sustainable reading materials and devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-readers:** Companies in the e-reader industry can invest in developing more sustainable and eco-friendly devices and accessories. - **Renewable Energy:** The growing interest in sustainability creates opportunities for growth and innovation in renewable energy industries, like solar panels. - **Eco-friendly Accessories:** The trend towards sustainability can also drive innovation in the accessory industry, with opportunities to create eco-friendly add-ons for various tech devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waterproof Eco-Conscious eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobo-clara-2e.md) - [Hands-Free Reading Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sol-reader.md) - [Advanced Battery Life eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-glowlight-4.md) - [Folded Page Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualscreen-ereader.md) - [Chromatic High-Resolution eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketbook-inkpad-color-3.md) - [Vibrant Low-Power eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketbook-viva-ereader.md) - [Immersive Reading Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-reader-1.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix-earbuds.md) - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md)