# Sleek Eco Music Players The Portable Solar Powered Speaker Pumps Tunes Without the Need for a Plug By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-05-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-solar-powered-speaker References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20130513/portable-solar-powered-speaker/) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/83542) Getting out and enjoying the warm weather with friends can now have a soundtrack with the Portable Solar Powered Speaker that easily moves your favorite music to the outdoors. Featuring a built-in solar panel, the Portable Solar Powered Speaker allows for a lengthy eight hour playback that's attainable after a five hour solar charge. The Portable Solar Powered Speaker features [Bluetooth connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-audio) in addition to standard auxilary connections, which means that pairing a device is easy and effortless. A rugged and [water-resistant design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ego-power-sk1800e) make the Portable Solar Powered Speaker ready for outdoor activity without the need for batteries. One of the best features of the Portable Solar Powered Speaker? It'll even charge your [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32) or Android device, which makes it an eco powerhouse for the outdoor enthusiast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Solar Powered Speakers:** This trend offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create more sustainable and eco-friendly audio devices for outdoor use. - **Bluetooth Connectivity:** With the increasing popularity of wireless audio, this trend presents opportunities for businesses to develop innovative and seamless connectivity solutions. - **Rugged and Water-resistant Design:** The demand for durable and waterproof audio devices creates an opportunity for companies to design products that can withstand outdoor activities and harsh environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** This industry can explore the development of portable solar powered speakers and other innovative audio devices for outdoor use. - **Renewable Energy:** Companies in the renewable energy industry can leverage the trend of portable solar powered speakers to expand their product offerings and promote sustainable energy solutions. - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** The outdoor and adventure gear industry can integrate the trend of rugged and water-resistant design to create audio devices that cater to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts and withstand rugged environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Powered Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-speaker.md) - [Solar-Powered Outdoor Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lodge-sound.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix-earbuds.md) - [WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-faithfull-speaker.md) - [Portable Eco-Friendly Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together-mini.md) - [Resonance-Powered Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapsonic-speaker.md) - [Phone Charger-Infused Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker.md) - [Emergency Audio Speaker Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crankspeaker.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-rpt02-sol-headphones.md)