# Solar Skin Cell Phones Eclipse Intuit By Ayman | Published 2008-06-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-intuit-phone References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/06/06/eclipse-intuit-phone-love-sun/) Following Apple's recent solar skin [patent](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-patent-solar-gadgets)which promises portable gadgets that are covered with solar cells, we bring you the **Eclipse Intuit Phone** by designer *Eddie Goh* which follows the same concept. Parts of the Eclipse phone are made from a chemically-based thin solar skin that charges the battery when exposed to any kind of light. Other than the solar skin, the Eclipse concept comes with a 5 megapixel camera, [slide-out touch keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-solar) with tactile feedback, integrated software for editing images and uploading to online photo albums, and the required humongous touchscreen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar Skin:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and technologies for incorporating solar cells into a wide range of products, such as electronics, clothing, and architecture. - **Portable Solar Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create portable devices with built-in solar cells to provide renewable energy solutions for individuals on the go. - **Smartphone Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative designs and materials for smartphones that integrate solar technology, providing sustainable charging options for users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market solar-powered electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables, to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly technology. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advance the use of solar energy by integrating solar cells into various products, contributing to the growth of the renewable energy industry. - **Design and Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with designers and manufacturers to incorporate solar technology into innovative and aesthetically pleasing products with widespread consumer appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic UV-Reactive Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polychromatic-mobile-phone.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sego-innovations.md) - [Fan-Designed Glowing Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-2a-plus-community-edition.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Folding Solar Power Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexpole-solar-power-bank.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix-earbuds.md) - [Solar-Powered Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-door-lock.md) - [Expandable Solar Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md)