# Solar Powered Smartphones NTT Docomo Reveals Sun-Charged, Waterproof Mobile By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ntt-docomo References: [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/ntt_docomo_solarpowered_mobile_phone_is_also_waterproof_up_to_one_meter.php) & [nttdocomo](http://www.nttdocomo.com/) NTT Docomo has officially revealed their solar-powered mobile to the world. The phone is a sleek full-featured device that is sure to impress for the reasons you might not expect. NTT Docomo isn’t looking for sales based on the camera quality (although it is 8 megapixels) or Internet accessibility (not specified…yet) but for its [solar-powered capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instinct-3-tactical) and [waterproof body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-y31d). The phone can gain one minute of talk time for ten minutes of sun exposure (that’s on a completely dead battery). It’s an eco-evolved mobile that is rapidly approaching the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 54% | 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 - **Eco-friendly Technology:** The use of environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient technology in the manufacturing of smartphones. - **Renewable Energy Sources:** The integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar power, into mobile devices, reducing their carbon footprint. - **Waterproof Technology:** The development of waterproof technology for mobile devices, making them more durable and resistant to water damage. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Smartphone manufacturers can incorporate solar and waterproof technology into their products, meeting the growing demand for eco-friendliness and durability among consumers. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** The renewable energy industry can collaborate with smartphone manufacturers to create more efficient and affordable solar-powered devices. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can invest in the development of advanced waterproof technology, making their products more durable and resistant to water damage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Powered Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-speaker.md) - [Fan-Designed Glowing Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-2a-plus-community-edition.md) - [Expandable Solar Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank.md) - [Nature-Inspired Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-9a.md) - [Off-Grid Lighting Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doogee-fire-7-pro.md) - [Stylish Waterproof Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-y31d.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Folding Solar Power Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexpole-solar-power-bank.md) - [Durable Multi-Day Usage Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energizer-hard-case-p28k.md)