# Solar Charger Building Kits This New Development Board Lets You Build Portable USB Solar Chargers By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-03-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-development-board References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/make-your-own-portable-usb-solar-charger-using-the-solarboost-board-29-03-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hackenchip/solarboost-make-your-own-usb-solar-mobile-charger) The SolarBoost is a high-tech new development board that is designed to make it exceptionally easy, straightforward and time-saving for DIY makers, hobbyists and electronics enthusiasts to build together their very own portable USB solar chargers. This particular contraption is designed to offer a very wide variety of features, components and elements that you'd need if you want to construct a reliable, high-quality portable USB solar charger without breaking your wallet or breaking too much of a sweat. The resulting USB solar charger will be fully capable of powering up your smartphone, tablet or other small portable electronics. This new development board will appeal to DIY makers who also enjoy the outdoors, and like the idea of having a self-made solar charger that can power their devices when they're off the grid. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **DIY Solar Chargers:** The trend of DIY solar chargers allows individuals to build their own portable USB solar chargers. - **Development Boards:** The trend of development boards simplifies the process of building electronic devices like portable USB solar chargers. - **Off-grid Power Solutions:** The trend of off-grid power solutions enables individuals to power their devices using self-made solar chargers when they are away from traditional power sources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can leverage the trend of DIY solar chargers by providing components and kits to DIY enthusiasts who want to build their own portable USB solar chargers. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the trend of off-grid power solutions by offering advanced solar energy technologies for self-made solar chargers. - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can tap into the trend of DIY solar chargers to provide portable and durable chargers for outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expandable Solar Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sego-innovations.md) - [Folding Solar Power Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexpole-solar-power-bank.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md) - [Hybrid Portable Battery Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-2.md) - [Solar-Powered eBike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike.md) - [Solar-Ready Portable Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-power-266.md) - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md) - [Camping-Ready Portable Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-universe.md)