Element5 is a Swiss company that has created a new eco-friendly bag/case/charger for the Apple iPad. The Mini L Solarbag is a handbag designed to charge your iPod/iPhone/iPad using the power of the sun.
The Mini L Solarbag looks like any other regular satchel, except for the solar panels on its front flap. These panels pull energy from the sun -- energy that can then be used to charge your iPad to 50% power in three hours. While the charging time and look of the Mini L Solarbag aren't astounding, it is nice to see a solar-powered gadget-charger that can also double as a man bag or netbook case in a pinch. You can check out the Mini L Solarbag here, along with a ton of other innovative iPad and cases and chargers from the Trend Hunter archives.
What's Driving This Trend
- Solar-powered Bags
- There's an opportunity to innovate the accessories industry by creating more stylish and multifunctional solar-powered bags like the Mini L Solarbag.
- Eco-friendly Chargers
- With the growing concern for sustainability, there's a chance to disrupt the charging industry by producing eco-friendly chargers like the one in the Mini L Solarbag.
- Multifunctional Accessories
- The trend towards multifunctional accessories like the Mini L Solarbag presents an opportunity for companies to design and develop more items that can serve multiple purposes and offer added value to consumers.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion and Apparel
- The fashion and apparel industry can tap into the trend of solar-powered bags and create stylish and sustainable options for consumers.
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can incorporate more eco-friendly chargers into their product lines, like the solar-powered charger in the Mini L Solarbag.
- Accessories
- The accessories industry can benefit from creating more multifunctional items like the Mini L Solarbag, which functions as both a bag and a charger.
