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# Self-Charging Light Bulbs
The SmartCharge is a Rechargeable LED Light Bulb for Your Home

By Michael Nieto | Published 2014-01-15 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rechargeable-light-bulbs
References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/127019135/smartchargetm-never-be-in-the-dark-again?ref=category) & [gaswatch](http://www.gaswatch.com)

The SmartCharge is the world’s first [LED Rechargeable light bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-bulb-cam) made for your home. It enables you to turn it on and off from the same wall switch even during a power outage. This light bulb is best to have for emergency purposes when there is no power. It contains a battery, control technology intelligence, CPU, memory, an inverter and a printed circuit board inside the actual light bulb.

It can easily be recharged and installed like other light bulb controlled from any switch in your home. Knowing that there are light bulbs that can function without power is a great necessity. This allows convenience and a piece of mind for homeowners so they will never be in the dark again. The use of LEDs are also very [energy efficient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp) for less consumption.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 54% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **LED Rechargeable Light Bulbs:** The development of LED Rechargeable Light Bulbs presents opportunities for sustainable and energy-efficient home lighting solutions.
- **Emergency Lighting Solutions:** The creation of Emergency Lighting Solutions allow for power-free illumination during critical situations and opens the door to innovations in the field of disaster preparedness.
- **Smart Lighting Technology:** Advancements in Smart Lighting Technology create opportunities for integrated lighting systems with remote capabilities, making it possible to control home lighting options from a device.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Home Improvement:** Home Improvement companies, like hardware stores, can take advantage of these trends to offer environmentally conscious, battery-operated lighting options for consumers.
- **Energy:** Energy companies can capitalize on the creation of energy efficient lighting solutions for residential and commercial use.
- **Disaster Preparedness:** Disaster Preparedness companies can create new emergency lighting solutions, like battery-powered light bulbs, to provide power-free illumination during emergencies.

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