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# Modular Solar Lights
The Adaptable SULI Portable Solar Lamp Attaches to 3D Printed Accessories

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-15 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-solar-lamp
References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/solar-lamp-fits-endless-3d-printed-accessories/) & [sulilab](http://sulilab.com/en/)

This portable solar lamp is an extremely modular device, not to mention eco friendly. Currently crowdfunding on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xeter-spark), SULI is a lighting system that is designed to easily fit onto an unlimited amount of [3D printed accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stak-modular-lamp).

The SULI is charged by exposure to the sun; eight hours results in a full recharge. The portable solar lamp can cast light up to five meters away and will last for more than two days. The self-contained disc can fit onto everyday objects as well, including PET bottles, bicycle handlebars and windows. With a goal of democratizing solar power use, the SULI team have also launched a platform where users can create other cheap 3D printed products to share with others.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: South America, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Modular Solar Devices:** Manufacturers can develop modular solar devices that easily attach to different accessories, offering versatility and eco-friendly lighting solutions.
- **Crowdfunding for Sustainable Innovation:** The rise of crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo allows innovators to fund and bring to market sustainable products like the SULI portable solar lamp.
- **Democratizing Solar Power:** The SULI team's platform enables users to create and share 3D printed products, democratizing access to solar-powered solutions and promoting sustainability.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Solar Energy:** The solar energy industry can explore opportunities to develop modular lighting devices that harness the power of the sun and integrate with various accessories.
- **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry can collaborate with solar technology companies to create innovative accessories that seamlessly accommodate modular solar devices like the SULI portable lamp.
- **Sustainable Design:** The field of sustainable design can benefit from the concept of democratizing solar power through 3D printed accessories and modular lighting solutions.

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