# Energy-Based Art The E-QBO Power Cube Will Brighten Spaces and Charge Electronics By Janelle Savel | Published 2014-03-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-cube References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2014/3/5/5473986/tred-eqbo-solar-energy-modular-cube-for-public-spaces) & [e-qbo](http://www.e-qbo.com/category/events/) Italian design firm T°RED has collaborated with Ricerca Sistema Energetico, which is an energy research institution, to create the e-QBO power cube. This customizable cube uses the sun's energy to provide power in public spaces. The cube is equipped with panels that soak up the sunlight and store it within its battery packs. Anyone can use the cube to charge up their electronics and the cube also has WiFi. The cube is made out of wood and steel and contains LED and panels on its exterior. While [public charging systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkeep-halo) aren't new, this [solar-powered cube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy) is different. It incorporates the common space and doubles as public seating. This installation also serves as a [city art piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube) and allows people to recognize and remember certain parts of the city by where the cube is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered Public Charging:** The e-QBO power cube is an example of a solar-powered public charging system that incorporates common spaces and doubles as public seating. - **Customizable Energy Storage:** The cube's battery packs provide customizable energy storage solutions for charging electronics in public spaces. - **Integration of Art and Technology:** The e-QBO power cube serves as a city art piece that combines technology and renewable energy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The e-QBO power cube represents an innovative solution for renewable energy storage and utilization in public spaces. - **Urban Design and Development:** The integration of the e-QBO power cube into public spaces creates new opportunities for urban design and development, seamlessly combining functionality and aesthetics. - **Technology and Art:** The e-QBO power cube bridges the gap between technology and art by serving as a functional charging system and a city art piece. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Self-Monitoring Power Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teak-smart-cube.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Energy-Producing Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ya18-stool.md) - [Autonomous Solar Energy Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbx-200.md) - [Rotating Solar Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-1.md) - [Collapsible Solar-Powered Energy Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-storage-power-supply.md) - [Compact Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station1.md) - [Aesthetic Functional Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-force-power-station.md)