# Solar-Powered Timepieces Seiko's Hybrid Clocks Harness the Sun's Power to Keep You Punctual By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-clocks References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/the-latest-hybrid-coming-out-of-japan-a-seiko-clock/16003/) & [seiko-clock.co.jp](http://www.seiko-clock.co.jp/news/press/20100805/index.html) Show the world just how eco-friendly you are by switching your Earth-killing [alarm clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock) for one of [Seiko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astron-gps-solar)’s new Hybrid Clocks. These clocks run on either [solar or battery power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-door-lock) and can tell the time and the weather. The Hybrid Clock's battery runs on solar power during the day and battery power at night. Seiko Hybrid Clocks have a battery life of about four years and never need to be recharged. These clocks are initially only going to be sold in Tokyo. Hopefully they take off there and come stateside soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Timepieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop solar-powered timepieces with long battery life and sustainable charging options. - **Hybrid Clocks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create clocks that seamlessly switch between solar and battery power for efficient energy usage. - **Solar Technology Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore integrating solar technology into various consumer products for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Watch Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace solar-powered timepieces to offer environmentally conscious options to customers. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with watch manufacturers to develop solar power solutions for various applications beyond timekeeping. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate solar technology into a range of consumer electronic devices for sustainable and reliable power sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced GPS Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astron-gps-solar.md) - [Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-solar-watches.md) - [Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentum-udt-eclipse-synch-solar.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Large Watch-Style Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-japan.md) - [Solar-Powered Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-remotes-model-p.md) - [Recycled Plastic Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinola-detrola.md) - [Purplish Tokyo Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-speedtimer.md) - [Disaster-Preparation Sleek Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4rq002003.md)