# Solar Bike-Upgrading Kits The 'Solar Basket' Charges Your eBike as You Ride By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-basket References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/universal-solar-upgrade-kit/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/39059328/solar-basket-universal-solar-upgrade) [Electric bicycles are increasing in popularity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanisto-ebike) as consumers seek out an eco-friendly way to get around in urban areas, which is seeing new product solutions like the 'Solar Basket' come about. Positioned as a universal solar upgrade kit, the system works by being installed onto your bike and going to work to capture the power of the sun as you ride your bicycle. This will [increase the range of your bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pikaboost-2) and allow you to decrease your dependency on the electrical power grid. The 'Solar Basket' universal solar upgrade kit can also work to provide users with emergency energy in the event of a power outage to keep them up and running without the need for gas-powered generators. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Growing Demand for Electric Bicycles:** Opportunity for businesses to develop more efficient and sustainable electric bike models. - **Rise of Solar-powered Solutions:** Innovative opportunities for companies to create solar-powered accessories for various applications, including transportation. - **Shift Towards Energy Independence:** Potential for businesses to develop products that help consumers rely less on traditional power grids and increase self-sufficiency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Bicycle Industry:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop and market electric bikes with solar upgrade kits. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Opportunity for companies to create solar-powered devices, such as bike accessories, to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions. - **Emergency Preparedness Industry:** Potential for businesses to offer solar-powered solutions that provide emergency energy during power outages, reducing reliance on fossil fuel generators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [E-Bike Charging Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikeflex.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-cargo-bike.md) - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-landcraft.md) - [Electric Bike Conversion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boost.md) - [Self-Charging E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-bike-design.md) - [Angular Enclosed Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-cargo-bike.md)