# Solar External Hard Drives Light's Reminiscence is a Rare Eco-Friendly Electronic Device By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lights-reminiscence References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/interfox/solar-ssd) Sustainable technology has certainly been working its way into the domain of personal gadgets, but the Light's Reminiscence external hard drive might rest within previously uncharted territory. Tryi Yeh's innovative [solar-powered data storage device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-compact-ssd) requires no electricity from your wall or your computer in order to operate. One side of the Adata flat flash memory machine is covered in [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank), capable of harnessing enough rays to keep up with your backup needs -- provided you expose it to the sun. The remainder of the device's case is made from recycled wood, giving it an earthy aesthetic that suits its specs to a T. The Light's Reminiscence Solar SSD even boasts [Bluetooth technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-800-selfcharging-bluetooth-keyboard) for a truly cutting-edge design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 84% | 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 - **Solar-powered Data Storage:** Solar panels incorporated in external hard drives provide eco-friendly data storage options. - **Sustainable Personal Gadgets:** Sustainable technology has been incorporated into the realm of personal gadgets. - **Recycled Material Gadgets:** Incorporating recycled wood into gadget designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry can produce eco-friendly external hard drives. - **Computer Hardware:** Computer hardware companies can incorporate sustainable features to products. - **Eco-friendly Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods designers can incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable materials into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable SSD Storage Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssd-storage-device.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [Dual-Connector External SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adata-sc730.md) - [Solar-Powered GPS Navigators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-etrex-solar.md) - [Biodegradable Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-drive1.md) - [Monolithic Desktop Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentifed-hard-disk-drive.md) - [Laser Sword Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-lightsaber-collection-firecuda-ssd.md) - [Wearable Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetti-handsfree-power-station.md) - [Collapsible Solar-Powered Energy Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-storage-power-supply.md)