# Solar-Charging Cases Stay Eco-Friendly with the Monster Watts Hybrid Solar Case By Leslie Chen | Published 2012-01-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-watts-hybrid-solar-case References: [earthtechling](http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/12/talk-tweet-and-surf-on-solar-stylishly/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1213149932/monster-watts-hybrid-solar-battery-charger-for-iph) Environmentally friendly iPhone users will want to get their hands on the Monster Watts Hybrid Solar Case. Combining eco power with fun shades, this case has all of your iPhone needs covered. iPhones can, without a doubt, do a lot of crucial things like keep you entertained with games and send out those important tweets throughout the day. The problem may be keeping your phone charged, so let this solar iPhone case ensure you always have optimal battery life. The case charges your phone whenever you’re in direct sunlight and also features a funky colored side paneling to combine style with efficiency. Make sure your phone is always ready to go when you are with the Monster Watts Hybrid Solar Case. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 85% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar-charging Cases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more solar-charging cases for different phone models to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly charging solutions. - **Eco Power:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative and sustainable power solutions for various electronic devices, not limited to smartphones. - **Style Meets Efficiency:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design stylish and fashionable accessories that also incorporate energy-efficient features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate renewable energy technologies, such as solar power, into electronic devices to provide more sustainable and efficient solutions. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and technology to create eco-friendly accessories that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advancements in solar power technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of solar-charging solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix-earbuds.md) - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md) - [Recycled Material Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclear-case.md) - [Plantable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover.md) - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md) - [Slim Battery Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-juice-pack.md) - [Device-Charging Glasses Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glasses-case-battery-bank.md) - [Self-Closing Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-smartphone-charger.md)