# Thermal Battery-Powered Showers The Heaboo 'Hoterway' Provides Instant Hot Water By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heaboo-hoterway References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2017/08/04/77115/hoterway-thermal-battery-powered-shower-column-delivers-instant-hot-water.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1376341462/hoterway-hot-shower-from-the-first-second) Turning on the faucet and waiting for the water to warm up when heading into the bathroom to take a shower is quite the [waste of water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-bergvattnet), so the Heaboo 'Hoterway' shower is intended to help eliminate the need for this. The system works by incorporating a thermal battery unit that will passively collect heat from the water when you're showering in order to save the power for the next shower. This means that you'll get hot water as soon as you turn on the faucet to save water and ensure you can always take [warm showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu) in a quick manner. The Heaboo 'Hoterway' thermal battery shower can be charged in just six minutes and will keep water hot for up to 24 hours afterward. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Thermal Battery Reusability:** There is an opportunity for businesses to develop more efficient and eco-friendly products that use thermal batteries to store and reuse energy. - **Instant Hot Water Tech:** Businesses can create innovative solutions that provide instant hot water without the need for excess water waste. - **Passive Energy Collection:** There is potential for businesses to create products that can passively collect and store energy from various sources, such as water or sunlight. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Construction & Renovation:** Incorporating thermal battery technology into water systems during home construction or renovation can offer prospects for green and efficient energy use for end-consumers. - **Hospitality:** Instant hot water technology can provide a unique selling point for hotels and resorts, improving customers' experiences and reducing operating costs. - **Sustainable Energy Production:** Businesses can explore the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as solar panels or hydropower, with passive energy collection technology to create more efficient and cost-effective energy solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Closed-Loop Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfall-shower.md) - [Scheduled Water Boilers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nomad.md) - [Japanese Design Shower Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitachi-shower-heater.md) - [Pressure-Sensitive Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shower-concept.md) - [Fully Integrated Smart Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-shower-head.md) - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [Pressurized Sun-Warmed Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-camping-shower.md) - [Mailbox-Shaped Water Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmflow-messenger.md) - [Battery-Ready E-Boilers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolt-e-boiler.md)