# Solar Tables Sun Table Charges Your Electric Goodies By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-12-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-top-eco-friendly-table-covered-with-solar-panels References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/sun-table-for-the-eco-geeks-on-the-move/) Going green is a movement that designers are capitalizing on. The table may look pretty routine, but the impact isn't. It's covered in [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-3) and can produce enough electricity to [run your laptop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosi) or even a TV. Sudia Design Labs made the table weatherproof and includes batteries to store power. It's chargeable in three hours of full sunlight. Three hours of laptop time can be used before your laptop battery is tapped for power. **Implications** - This table comes stacked with [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table), and is mostly made of aluminum. Using the Sun table, you can turn your very average backyard into an office. The Sun table is expected to retail at $3600 USD and began shipping in March of 2008. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Green Energy:** Opportunity for designers to create innovative products that harness solar power and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. - **Portable Solar Devices:** Potential for designers to develop compact, solar-powered devices that provide convenient charging solutions for electronics on-the-go. - **Sustainable Design:** Growing demand for eco-friendly products drives the need for sustainable materials and manufacturing processes in the design industry. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers can incorporate solar technology into their products to provide customers with additional functionality and eco-friendly options. - **Electronics:** Opportunity for electronics companies to create solar-powered devices and accessories that cater to the increasing demand for sustainable technology. - **Renewable Energy:** Solar table technology presents an opportunity for companies in the renewable energy industry to expand their product offerings and reach a wider consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Essential Camping Solar Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-camping-solar-tables.md) - [Furniture-Like Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/es-30w-solar-panel.md) - [Energy-Producing Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ya18-stool.md) - [Integrated Charging Hub Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magpower-tables.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Cutting-Edge Party Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeda.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Solar-Powered Heated Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-solar-seat.md)