# Photosynthetic Headbands Q-Sound Bluetooth Headphones Use Solar Power To Live By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-05-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-sound-bluetooth-headphones-solar-power References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/solar-powered-headphones/11762/) & [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-gadgets-q-sound-solar-power-for-musical-outburst/) The Q-sound, designed by engineering student Stephen Shepeleff, is using blue to go green. The Q-Sound, a [concept pair of headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscene-ear), uses bluetooth to connect to any compatible music playing device or cell phone. The way it continues to stay alive after so long is the [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-800-selfcharging-bluetooth-keyboard) that make up the headband. Shepeleff says that one hour of sunlight into the panels can allow for 2.67 hours of music on full volume. The Q-Sound is equipped with [rechargeable batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetti-handsfree-power-station) that can allow it to last up to 40 hours, as well as a 3.5mm jack just in case the music device is bluetooth enabled. Good excuse to get people to go outside! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar-powered Wearables:** Exploring the use of solar panels to power wearable devices, such as headbands. - **Energy Harvesting Headphones:** Developing headphones that can generate and store energy from external sources for prolonged use. - **Wireless Audio Technology:** Advancing wireless audio capabilities through concepts like bluetooth-enabled headphones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to incorporate solar power and energy harvesting technology into wearable devices. - **Renewable Energy:** Integration of solar panels in wearable devices creates opportunities for innovation and growth within the renewable energy sector. - **Audio Technology:** Continued development in wireless audio technology, such as bluetooth headphones, to enhance user experience and portability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpt02-sol-headphones.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-rpt02-sol-headphones.md) - [Solar-Powered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpt02-sol.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix-earbuds.md) - [Next-Gen Solar-Powered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-los-angeles.md) - [Solar-Powered Hearing Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3m-worktunes-connect-solar-hearing-protector.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-solarbank-boombox.md) - [Sculpted Solar-Powered Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix.md) - [Solar-Powered Outdoor Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lodge-sound.md)