# Power-Generating Soccer Balls SOCCKET is an Energy-Harnessing Soccer Ball That Generates Power By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-03-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccket References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/unchartedplay/soccket-the-energy-harnessing-soccer-ball) & [unchartedplay](http://unchartedplay.com/) SOCCKET is an energy-harnessing soccer ball that can also be used as a [portable generator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enginuity-portable-power-station) that provides power once having been played with. The invention takes the literal form of combining work and play. The pendulum-like mechanism inside the soccer ball captures the kinetic energy created by the play. The soccer ball can light a [LED lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp) for three hours with 30 minutes of play. Thus, after a long day of playing soccer with your friends, you can plug in your lamp to the soccer ball and enjoy a nice read. The product is a useful for anyone who loves to spend time outdoors. It is especially ideal item to bring to a [camping trip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy) where fun can fulfill a purpose. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Energy-harnessing Products:** There are opportunities to create more products that harness kinetic energy and convert it into usable power. - **Playful Sustainable Solutions:** The combination of play and sustainability presents opportunities for innovative products that engage users while also contributing to a greener future. - **Portable Power Generation:** Developing portable power generation solutions allows users to have access to electricity in remote or outdoor locations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment:** Sports equipment manufacturers can explore integrating energy-harnessing technologies into their products, offering users the ability to generate power while engaging in physical activities. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can tap into the demand for sustainable solutions by creating innovative products that generate power from movement, enhancing the outdoor experience for consumers. - **Emergency Preparedness:** In the emergency preparedness industry, there is potential to develop portable power generation solutions that can be used in situations where access to electricity is limited or non-existent. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-concept.md) - [Square-Shaped Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplayaball.md) - [Puzzle-Style Soccer Ball Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-my-football-kit.md) - [Connected Soccer Training Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voon-soccer.md) - [Unfolding Soccer Ball Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccer-ball-set.md) - [LED-Equipped Nighttime Baseballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-baseball.md) - [Luminous LED Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfirefly.md) - [Encapsulated Soccer Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-football-game.md) - [Floating LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poof-light.md)