# Multi-Talented Thermoses The GreenTek ‘Solar Mug' Can Heat Coffee and Recharge Phones By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentek-solar-mug References: [greentekrd](http://greentekrd.com/solar_mug.html) The GreenTek ‘Solar Mug’ is like no mug you’ve ever encountered. Not only is the thermos equipped with a [temperature control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allcom-smart-tumbler) to keep your coffee at your heated preference, but cold temperatures can be programmed into the mug as well. The system incorporates a sophisticated solar envelope that powers its state-of-the-art functions, but that’s not all… This innovative product, now in its final planning stage, withdraws a portion of the solar-generated energy through its 110-220V transformer/charger that will juice up your cell phone and laptop batteries. Completely quiet and practical for use just about anywhere, the [GreenTek ‘Solar Mug’](http://greentekrd.com/solar_mug.html) will make you and your electronics green consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Temperature-controlled Thermoses:** The GreenTek 'Solar Mug' introduces a new trend in temperature-controlled thermoses with the ability to keep beverages hot or cold. - **Solar-powered Appliances:** The incorporation of a solar envelope in the GreenTek 'Solar Mug' presents a trend in solar-powered appliances. - **Multipurpose Drinkware:** The GreenTek 'Solar Mug' represents a trend in multipurpose drinkware with its ability to heat beverages and recharge electronic devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** The temperature-controlled thermos trend opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the beverage industry for companies to develop new, innovative drinkware. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** The solar-powered functionality of the GreenTek 'Solar Mug' creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the renewable energy industry, particularly for companies focused on solar-powered appliances. - **Electronics Industry:** The ability of the GreenTek 'Solar Mug' to recharge cell phones and laptops presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the electronics industry to develop innovative, eco-friendly charging solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Battery Heated Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coffee-mug.md) - [Sensor-Packed Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextmug.md) - [App-Controlled Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greatic.md) - [Temperature Control Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control-smart-mug.md) - [Connected Temperature-Controlled Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cera-m14-mug.md) - [Smart Temperature Control Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-temperature-control-technology.md) - [Power Bank Cup Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-warmer.md) - [App-Connected Heated Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cera-smart-mug-2.md) - [Three-in-One Heated Water Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-water-cup.md)