# Charged Eco Countertops The Panasonic Solar Table Provides a Wireless Charging Pad By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-solar-table References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/03/dont-put-anythi.php) & [en.akihabaranews](http://en.akihabaranews.com/87906/phones/security-show-2011-panasonic-introduce-solar-table-concept-with-wireless-power-transmission?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=security-show-2011-panasonic-introduce-solar-table-concept-with-wireless-power-transmission) First it was the [solar-powered calculator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-solar) that entered our homes so easily; now we might be eating dinner off the [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wholehome-ventilation) Solar Table. Unveiled during the 2011 Security Show in Tokyo, the Panasonic Solar Table not only harnesses energy from sunlight, it also boasts a [wireless power transmission](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-power1) station to act as a wireless charging pad for portable devices. Although there isn't much information about the Panasonic Solar Table other than it being equipped with QI Wireless Power transmission technology, it will be available later this year or early next year with a set of dedicated QI Batteries. See more images of the table above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar-powered Furniture:** Furniture designs integrating solar technology with charging capabilities for electronic devices present a disruptive innovation opportunity for the home decor industry. - **Wireless Charging Infrastructure:** The development of wireless charging stations in household appliances and furniture presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the energy and electronics industries. - **Qi Wireless Power Transmission:** Incorporation of QI Wireless Power transmission technology into everyday household items adds value to the growing trend of wireless device charging and presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers in the technology industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The integration of sustainable technology with modern furniture design presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to tap into the emerging market of eco-friendly consumers. - **Energy:** The development of solar-powered infrastructure in the household presents an opportunity for energy companies to tap into the growing demand for renewable energy sources. - **Technology:** The incorporation of QI Wireless Power transmission technology into everyday household items presents an opportunity for technology companies to expand their product offerings and improve consumer convenience in the charging of portable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kitchen Counter Wireless Charging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freepower-1.md) - [Essential Camping Solar Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-camping-solar-tables.md) - [Wireless Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freepower.md) - [Furniture-Like Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/es-30w-solar-panel.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Energy-Producing Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ya18-stool.md) - [Minimalist Tech-Charging Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adap-table.md) - [Integrated Charging Hub Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magpower-tables.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md)