# Self-Juicing Batteries This Battery Uses Light to Charge Itself Up By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcharging-battery References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/battery-produces-power-using-light/38089/) & [acs.org](http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/presspacs/2015/acs-presspac-june-17-2015/novel-battery-uses-light-to-produce-power-video.html) A group of Indian scientists have developed a self-charging battery that is capable of juicing itself using artificial or [solar light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-door-lock). While batteries are normally used to store power generated by solar cells, this battery uses a special titanium nitride-based photoanode instead of a regular anode, allowing it to charge itself. This self-charging battery is able to attain a full charge within just 30 seconds in regular indoor lighting. It can then discharge enough of an electrical current to illuminate an LED light or operate a small fan, and lasts for over 100 charge/discharge cycles. The battery's titanium nitride is also more stable than [typical anodes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-sustainability), making it less likely to overheat and catch fire. This battery still requires a lot of development but holds a lot of promise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 26% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Self-charging Batteries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and commercialize self-charging batteries that can quickly charge using light and have longer durability. - **Titanium Nitride Photoanode:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of titanium nitride-based photoanodes to create more stable and efficient batteries for various applications. - **Fast-charging Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop faster charging technologies for batteries, reducing the time required to attain a full charge. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate self-charging batteries with solar panels to create efficient energy storage solutions. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with battery manufacturers to incorporate self-charging technology into consumer electronics, eliminating the need for frequent charging. - **Energy Storage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply self-charging battery technology to grid-scale energy storage systems, enabling faster and more sustainable energy delivery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ambient Light-Powered Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-800-selfcharging-bluetooth-keyboard.md) - [Sustainable Rechargeable Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paleblue-usbc-cells.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Emergency Smart Home Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-battery.md) - [Diy Battery Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regenbox-1.md) - [Fast-Charging EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-minute-charge-electric.md) - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md) - [Heatwave-Resistant Alkaline Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-power.md) - [Solar-Powered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpt02-sol.md)