# Eco-Friendly Charging Umbrellas Parasolar By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-04-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspector-gadgets-umbrella-parasol-charges-your-electronical-devices References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/competitions/GreenerGadgets/projects/4336/) Parasolar is the perfect name: it's a parasol, meant to be used during sunny days, and it captures [solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy) to recharge your gadgetry. Oded Shoreer made this for the Greener Gadgets Competition The cloth has panels of [photovoltaic cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetti-handsfree-power-station) that transfer power to a charger in the handle with a couple of [USB connections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-2). **Implications** - Consumers are increasingly embracing eco-friendly products that cut down on their personal energy usage. To reach this market, designers must create products that speak to consumers' desire to save energy without cutting down on their gadgets they've grown accustomed to using in their everyday lives. Electricity-capturing parasols make the best of sunny and rainy days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Gadgets:** Developing eco-friendly gadgets that help consumers save energy while still using their beloved gadgets. - **Solar-powered Accessories:** Designing accessories that capture solar energy to power electronic devices. - **Energy-efficient Design:** Creating products that promote energy efficiency without sacrificing functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sustainable Technology:** Creating innovative gadgets and accessories that incorporate sustainable and renewable energy sources. - **Outdoor Gear:** Integrating solar-powered accessories into outdoor gear like umbrellas and parasols. - **Personal Electronics:** Manufacturing energy-efficient products and accessories for personal electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md) - [Folding Solar-Equipped Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoeshiner-solar-table.md) - [Branded Smartphone Parasols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-parasol.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md)