# Compact Solar Panels Take Energy With You With Sanyo Eneloop Portable Solar Panels By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanyo-eneloop-portable-solar References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/08/eneloop-portabl.php) & [kaden.watch.impress.co.jp](http://kaden.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20090805_307259.html) The Sanyo Eneloop Portable Solar is the perfect solution to those busy times where you forgot to charge one of your very vital electronic devices. The Sanyo Eneloop Portable Solar is a square device that features solar panels to collect and store energy for those just-in-case situations. Once the panels are charged you can simply plug in whatever [powerless item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-2) you have and pump some life into it. The Sanyo Eneloop Portable Solar just makes technological dependability a little less worrisome. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Portable Solar Panels:** Portable solar panels provide a convenient and reliable solution for charging electronic devices on the go. - **Energy Storage Solutions:** Energy storage solutions are becoming increasingly important as people seek alternative power sources for their devices. - **Technological Dependability:** Technological dependability is a key concern for consumers, driving the demand for innovative charging solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can benefit from incorporating portable solar panels into their products to offer sustainable charging options. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore energy storage solutions to optimize the usage of solar power. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry can tap into the market for portable solar panels to offer convenient charging solutions for their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folding Solar Power Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexpole-solar-power-bank.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Collapsible Solar-Powered Energy Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-storage-power-supply.md) - [Balcony-Friendly Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solar-bank-2-e1600-pro.md) - [Furniture-Like Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/es-30w-solar-panel.md) - [Solar-Ready Portable Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-power-266.md) - [Easily-Rechargeable Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-522.md) - [Expandable Solar Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levante-origami-solar-panel.md)