# Eco-Chic Beat Blasters OnBeat Solar Powered Headphones Offer Clear Tunes in an Eco Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-07-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onbeat-solar-powered-headphones References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2013/07/25/12773/onbeat-solar-powered-headphones-also-charge-your-smartphones.html) & [onbeatheadphones](http://www.onbeatheadphones.com) The amount of energy that the Earth receives from the sun on a daily basis is truly an insurmountable figure, so finding ways to effectively harness it is a clear choice and with the OnBeat Solar Powered Headphones, you can listen to music and charge your phone all at the same time. OnBeat Solar Powered Headphones work by featuring a solar panel across the top portion of the design to capture the rays that hit your head during the daily commute or outdoor activities. The energy can be used in a variety of different ways aside from [smartphone charging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-soundcore-p41i-earbuds) including powering [external Bluetooth speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system). The OnBeat Solar Powered Headphones are fashioned in a flexible manner to increase portability and the likelihood that consumers will invest in a product that's usually boasted to be quite fragile. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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-powered Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new solar-powered devices for various consumer electronics to tap into the abundant energy from the sun. - **Eco-friendly Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable and energy-efficient wearable technology products that incorporate solar panels and promote environmental consciousness. - **Flexible and Portable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design flexible and portable electronic devices to enhance convenience, mobility, and durability for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate solar technology into smartphones, headphones, and other consumer electronics to offer self-sustaining and eco-friendly solutions to users. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine solar-powered functionality with wearable devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers to provide sustainable power sources for users on the go. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development of efficient solar panels and energy-capturing technologies to revolutionize the renewable energy industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Solar-Powered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-rpt02-sol-headphones.md) - [Solar-Powered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpt02-sol.md) - [Solar-Powered Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpt02-sol-headphones.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix-earbuds.md) - [Next-Gen Solar-Powered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-los-angeles.md) - [Solar-Powered Hearing Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3m-worktunes-connect-solar-hearing-protector.md) - [Sculpted Solar-Powered Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-solarbank-boombox.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md)