# Solar-Powered Smart Coolers The nipi Cooler Boasts Many Functions like LED Lights and Dry Storage By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nipi References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2015/08/nipi-smart-cooler/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nipicoolers/nipi-the-smart-solar-powered-cooler) The 'nipi' is a creative and highly functional cooler that provides users with multiple smart tools. The product is a [portable charging station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-c300) that can be battery-powered or powered with its [built-in solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-solutions). The 'nipi' charges smart devices with its USB outlet while simultaneously providing music that can be streamed through its speakers. The [lightweight cooler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-road-45-v2-cooler) is designed with large wheels, making it easy to bring to the beach, the park or a pool party. LED lights are lined along the cooler's interior walls and exterior surfaces, providing convenient lighting that is practical at night. More of the cooler's features include a divider that doubles as a cutting board for picnics along with a dry storage compartment that stores cellphones and tech devices safely. The exterior of the cooler features cup holders on the top and a sleek extendable handle that makes transportation easy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar-powered Coolers:** Opportunity for integrating smart tools and features with solar-powered coolers. - **Portable Charging Stations:** Opportunity for creating portable charging stations with built-in solar panels. - **Multi-functional Outdoor Accessories:** Opportunity for developing multi-functional outdoor accessories that combine practical features such as lighting, speakers, storage and cutting boards. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** Outdoor recreation industry can explore solar-powered, multi-functional coolers and accessories to enhance user experiences. - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy industry can explore the opportunity for creating portable charging stations and integrating solar panels with consumer products. - **Technology:** Technology industry can explore the opportunity for developing smart tools that can be integrated with outdoor accessories such as coolers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Electric Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everfrost-cooler.md) - [Eco Power Ice-Free Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lioncooler-pro.md) - [High-Powered Mobile Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everfrost-powered-cooler.md) - [Powered Multi-Day Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solix-everfrost-2.md) - [AC-Equipped Camping Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-stove-windchill-47.md) - [Ice-Free Travel Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceless-power-cooler.md) - [Solar-Powered Car Freezers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-mini.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Retro Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kooltunes.md) - [Compressor-Equipped Cooler Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chillbee-sofichill.md)