# Scroll Solar Chargers Rollable Eco Gadget Harnesses the Sun's Energy to Keep Your Phone's Power On By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-02-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scroll-solar-charger References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/rollable-solar-charger-features-flexible-solar-cells-on-roll/) & [waacs](http://www.waacs.com/projects/rollable-solar-charger/) The development of this scroll solar charger demonstrates to consumers just how accessible solar energy has become to the broader market. This type of [eco-friendly electricity generation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank) is no longer reserved to bulky structures perched on rooftops; the technology can be highly pocketable. WAACS Design was inspired by old papyrus scrolls during the realization of this great gadget, proposing the embedding of solar cells into a flexible strip that retracts into a case. The cylindrical shell of the eco charger impresses further with a recyclable aluminum material that protects its powerful reel. This can be drawn out and left in the light, increasing its internal battery for [campers, cottagers and off-the-grid sporting enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy). Simply plug your phone's USB cable into the Rollable Solar Charger and keep connected wherever the sun shines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 96% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rollable Solar Chargers:** Opportunity to disrupt the portable charger industry with a compact, eco-friendly solar-powered solution. - **Pocketable Solar Technology:** Potential for disrupting the solar energy market by making it accessible and convenient for everyday consumers. - **Sustainable Gadgets:** Addressing the growing demand for eco-friendly electronics by offering solar-powered charging solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Portable Charger Industry:** Opportunity to revolutionize the portable charger industry by introducing rollable solar-powered chargers. - **Solar Energy Market:** Disrupting the solar energy market by making solar-powered technology more portable and user-friendly. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Addressing the demand for sustainable gadgets in the consumer electronics industry by offering solar-powered charging solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sego-innovations.md) - [Rolling Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestyle-wireless-charger.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Folding Solar Power Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexpole-solar-power-bank.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levante-origami-solar-panel.md) - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md) - [Collapsible Solar-Powered Energy Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-storage-power-supply.md) - [Self-Closing Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-smartphone-charger.md) - [Energy-Harvesting Camper Awnings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xponent-power-xpanse-awning.md)