# Ecotastic Phone Chargers The Kiwi U-Powered is a Solar and USB-Powered Charger By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-05-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwi-u-powered References: [appletell](http://www.appletell.com/apple/comment/kiwi-choice-announces-solar-and-usb-powered-charger/) & [kiwichoice](http://www.kiwichoice.com/) When it comes to technology, there has been a huge shift toward using [eco-friendly products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-concept) and the KIWI Choice, Inc. has done just that by launching the KIWI U-Powered. This revolutionary device is "a [solar and USB-powered portable charger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-2) for mobile devices." This handy device can be charged from any power source -- from the car and wall charger, USB ports and even from the sun. You name it and this baby is charged by it. Once the KIWI U-Powered is all ready to go it can be used as a [backup power source](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-batterycharging-device) for different electronics including iPods and cellphones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 Technology:** Kiwi U-Powered is an example of eco-friendly technology that offers opportunities for sustainable innovation. - **Portable Charging Devices:** The popularity of portable charging devices is on the rise, offering opportunities for new product development. - **Multifunctional Device:** The trend of creating multifunctional devices is growing, providing opportunities to merge the features of a portable charger with other technologies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy sector can benefit from the development of eco-friendly portable chargers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can take advantage of the growing market for portable charging devices. - **Technology Accessories:** The technology accessories industry can expand their product offerings to include multifunctional devices like the Kiwi U-Powered charger. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable High-Capacity Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ui.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Camping-Ready Portable Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-universe.md) - [Solar-Ready Portable Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-power-266.md) - [Rapid Recharge Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapid-recharge-portable-charger.md) - [Fabric-Covered Mobile Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pd100w.md) - [Recycled Plastic Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antepow-usbc-gan-charger.md) - [Two-Part Charging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkee.md) - [Sustainable Plastic Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-concept.md)