# Energy-Generating Soccer Balls PowerOn's Kinetic Energy Technology Powers Small External Devices By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-02-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-generating-soccer-ball References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-power-is-back-on-libo-a-hape-company-debuts-the-new-poweron-energy-generating-soccer-ball-at-new-york-toy-fair-2026-ahead-of-broader-retail-and-e-commerce-launch-later-this-year-302686008.html)  PowerOn, the world's first [energy-generating soccer ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccer-ball-set), debuts at the New York Toy Fair 2026, where attendees will get to see the next-gen, air-filled ball turn play into usable power. This first-of-its-kind soccer ball was built on a simple premise: the more you play, the more power you create. With kinetic energy technology, the ball can generate enough power to activate small external devices via [USB-C](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerboy) and illuminate through its [integrated lighting feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unstoppable-fun). This accessible evolution of the original SOCCKET energy-generating concept appeals to families and communities, and thanks to an optimized manufacturing process, the product is set to come to market at a lower cost than previous generations. This practical, playful product can be used in moments when backup power and light are needed, and has applications for everyday homes and humanitarian projects alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 65% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Kinetic-power Play:** A surge in toys and sporting goods that harvest human motion energy is enabling everyday activities to become portable micro-power sources for small electronics. - **Energy-democratized Consumer Goods:** Lower-cost, energy-harvesting products are shifting power availability from centralized grids to individual devices owned by families and communities. - **Integrated Playable Infrastructure:** Public and private spaces are increasingly embedding energy-generating materials into recreational equipment to blend leisure with localized power generation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Small-device manufacturers may be disrupted by accessories and peripherals that supply intermittent power through user-driven kinetics instead of relying solely on batteries or mains charging. - **Humanitarian Aid and Relief:** Emergency response and off-grid aid logistics could be transformed by low-cost play-oriented power sources that provide light and charge for essential devices in resource-constrained settings. - **Sports and Recreation:** Recreation providers and equipment makers are positioned to introduce multifunctional gear that combines athletic utility with energy-harvesting features for enhanced user value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tricolored Tournament Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world-cup26.md) - [Soccer-Themed AR Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/score-with-pogba.md) - [Square-Shaped Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplayaball.md) - [Official Connected FIFA Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-soccer-ball.md) - [Sporty Whiskey Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jameson-irish-goal.md) - [Encapsulated Soccer Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-football-game.md) - [Deconstructed Eroded Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deconstructed-soccer-ball.md) - [Soccer-Dribbling Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerdribbling-robot.md) - [Stylish Collaborative Avant-Garde Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avantgarde-collections.md)