# Solar-Powered Portable Cookers This Lightweight Cooker is Designed for Outdoor Quests & Picnics By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cooker References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/07/22/bodin-hon-solari-portable-solar-powered-cooker-istituto-europeo-di-design/) & [ied.edu](http://www.ied.edu/) Istituto Europeo di Design student Bodin Hon has created the perfect portable cooker that is designed for easy transportation. The sustainable machine uses solar power to cook meals and grill dishes. This portable cooked is called Solari based on its fascinating ability to cook food using purely solar energy. Solari is the size of a traditional picnic basket and is equipped with a handle that doubles as a stand when it's placed on the ground. The spherical cooker is pure white, which gives it a clean look. Solari works by absorbing heat through its cast aluminium pot. As the sunlight passes through Solari's clear lid, the reflective interior projects the light throughout the aluminum pot. This powerful cooker also features a power cord so it can be used indoors as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Solar-powered Cookers:** Opportunity for creating innovative, eco-friendly cooking solutions for outdoor activities and picnics. - **Sustainable Energy Cooking:** Potential for developing cooking devices that utilize renewable energy sources like solar power. - **Portable Outdoor Cooking Equipment:** Room for creating lightweight and easy-to-transport cooking appliances for outdoor adventures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can explore opportunities to incorporate sustainable and portable cooking solutions for their customers. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can develop and promote solar-powered cooking devices as a sustainable alternative to traditional cooking methods. - **Camping and Adventure Gear:** Opportunity for companies in the camping and adventure gear industry to create compact and lightweight cooking equipment for outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tubiform Solar Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubiform-solar-oven.md) - [Camping-Friendly Compact Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunsoo-choi.md) - [Portable Electric Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-electric-pot.md) - [Gas-Powered Toaster Oven Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-nook.md) - [Self-Heating Solar-Powered Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyside-lunchbox.md) - [Beer-Branded Solar Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-light-solar-cooker.md) - [Battery-Powered Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newr-chef.md) - [Essential Camping Solar Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-camping-solar-tables.md) - [Portable Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-cooking-system.md)