# Solar-Powered Smartwatches The LunaR Collection Smartwatches Passively Draw Energy from UV Rays By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-collection-smartwatches References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/lunar-solar-charging-smartwatch-20-05-2019/) & [lunar-smartwatch](https://lunar-smartwatch.com/?kbr_source=kickbooster-direct&kbr_medium=kickbooster&kbr_content=link&kbr_campaign=daf23288) The LunaR Collection smartwatches are an eco-friendly accessory lineup that aim to deliver an array of robust functionalities to keep wearers connected in a discreet manner. Appearing as a traditional timepiece, the smartwatches have a [hybrid design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetra-orbit-one) that hide [activity tracking technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafit-g12) within that will passively keep track of your physical exertion. The subtle LED system will alert wearers of incoming notifications to let them keep in contact with their smartphone without having to look at it every few minutes. The LunaR Collection smartwatches are also outfitted with [solar charging technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-watches1) that will passively draw energy from UV rays during wear. Just one hour of solar exposure per day is reported to help the timepieces stay infinitely powered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Wearables:** The rise of eco-friendly wearables presents disruptive innovation in the industry of fashion technology. - **Solar-powered Devices:** The growing market of solar-powered devices offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the tech industry. - **Hybrid Design Technology:** Hybrid design technology presents an opportunity for innovation in the wearable for fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Technology:** The fashion technology industry has the potential to integrate eco-friendly technology into their products as consumers prioritize sustainability. - **Tech Manufacturing:** Tech manufacturers can take advantage of the rising trend in solar-powered devices to offer more sustainable and energy-efficient options. - **Fitness Wearables:** The incorporation of activity tracking technology in fashion accessories opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fitness wearables industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Rugged Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instinct-3-tactical.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) - [Self-Charging Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mother-bracelet.md) - [Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksana.md) - [Solar-Powered Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-remotes-model-p.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-9.md) - [Advanced GPS Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astron-gps-solar.md) - [Active Lifestyle-Focused Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafit-g12.md)