# Bonsai Tree Chargers (UPDATE) The Electree by Vivien Muller Provides Eco-Friendly Power-Ups By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electree-by-vivien-muller References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/10/electric-bonsai-tree-charges-phone.html) & [electree.fr](http://www.electree.fr/vivien.muller/Electree-en.html) For those who like to stay on the up and up when it comes to technology, the Electree by Vivien Muller might seem very familiar. That is because it was conceived back in [2008](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-cell-tree-charger-photonsynthese-by-vivien-muller) and the French designer even proposed a [large-scale version](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electree-city) to power street light and other similar public outdoor fixtures. Now the Electree by Vivien Muller is a reality. Undergoing a few tweaks, for instance a white body, thicker branches and a wooden platform for devices, it is nevertheless very similar to the original design. It is outfitted with photovoltaic panels in place of leaves to facilitate the harnessing of energy. It can be pre-ordered now for delivery in December, just in time for Christmas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Charging Solutions:** Opportunity to create innovative charging solutions which are environmentally friendly. - **Solar-powered Charging Devices:** Opportunity to create solar-powered charging devices which utilize photovoltaic panels to harness energy. - **Modular Charging Stations:** Opportunity to redesign charging stations to be more efficient and modular to meet consumers' needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Create innovative ways of charging devices in an environmentally friendly manner for consumers. - **Renewable Energy:** Develop solar-powered charging solutions that can be used for personal and public use. - **Outdoor Lighting:** Reimagine street lights and public outdoor fixtures to include photovoltaic panels for an eco-friendlier environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-moonlit-desk-garden.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Portable Three-in-One Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargetree-go.md) - [Decorative Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricharge-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [Solar-Powered Floral Garden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tree-house.md) - [Timber Technology Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-charging-station.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md) - [Illuminated Charger Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/current-concept.md)