# Three-Armed Solar Torches Photovoltaic Flashlight Soaks Up the Sun on All Sides for Lasting Light By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-flashlight References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Photovoltaic-Flashlight/5379631) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Photovoltaic-Flashlight/5379631) The [solar-powered flashlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp) is not a groundbreaking concept, but this Photovoltaic Flashlight does the job in an exceedingly clever way. Manufactured to the form of a triangular prism, the device can be opened up to resemble a propeller, angling all of its sides towards the sky. Standing on one end with its solar cells facing the sun, the gadget boasts a significant energy-generating surface area considering its size. Once Iorgulescu Vlad Paul's invention has been fully charged, the [camping contraption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-lantern-1) can be reconfigured into a couple of convenient arrangements. It might remain upright and open so that it can cast rays down like a table lamp; alternatively, the Photovoltaic Flashlight can be closed and clasped in your hand, functioning like a [effective LED torch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loopdot). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Three-armed Solar Torches:** Innovative redesign of standard solar-powered flashlights provides more efficient access to energy for those in remote areas. - **Triangular Prism Form Factors:** Alternative, innovative product designs can improve efficiency in energy and power storage. - **Camping and Outdoor Gear:** Innovative solar-powered tools and equipment can minimize the environmental impact of camping and hiking activities. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies may find value in exploring and developing new forms of solar-powered devices like these flashlights. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can look at ways they can innovate in designing products that include renewable energy sources. - **Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor gear companies can focus on using innovative technology to improve and make camping products more eco-friendly and accessible. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flippable Solar Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-3.md) - [Flexible Orientation Camper Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexit-pocket-light.md) - [Interchangeable Component Camping Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-camping-lantern.md) - [3D Solar Panel Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipa.md) - [Portable Telescopic Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outask.md) - [Compact Flashlight Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fl1-flashlight.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sego-innovations.md) - [Transforming Headlamp Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mpowerd-luci-beam.md) - [Multipurpose Camping Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-lights.md)