# Climatic Solar Coolers The Solar Cool Uses the Sun's Energy to Stay Icy Cold By M | Published 2014-05-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-cool References: [mechanicaldummy](http://mechanicaldummy.com/2014/04/solar-cool/) & [solarcooltech](http://solarcooltech.com/) Travelers and beach-goers will love how the Solar Cool cooler uses the sun's energy to keep your food and drinks as cold as a conventional fridge. This way you'll have more room for your drinks and snacks instead of having to overflow your cooler with ice. The Solar Cool is an [innovative food cooler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochill-cooler) and solar panel fusion. While the Solar Cool is shaped like a conventional white-topped cooler, it actually functions much like a fridge. The solar panels located on the lid of the cooler harness the sun's energy to keep your drinks and food super cold for 18-hours without the need for ice. Not only can you keep your snacks cold, you can also use the [solar panels as a charger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-solutions) for your phone, [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-fidget) or any other technology device. Did I mention this cooler is also environmentally friendly? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 70% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar-powered Coolers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient solar panels for coolers to provide longer cooling times without the need for ice. - **Portable Solar Charging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create portable solar panels that can be easily integrated into various products, such as coolers, to provide renewable charging solutions on the go. - **Eco-friendly Cooling Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design coolers that utilize alternative cooling methods, reducing reliance on traditional refrigeration and minimizing environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce solar-powered coolers and charging solutions to enhance the outdoor experience for campers, hikers, and beach-goers. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge solar technology with cooling systems to create efficient and eco-friendly cooling solutions for a variety of industries, such as food and beverage or medical. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with consumer electronics manufacturers to integrate solar charging functionality into everyday products like coolers, backpacks, or phone cases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco Power Ice-Free Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lioncooler-pro.md) - [Next-Gen Electric Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everfrost-cooler.md) - [AC-Equipped Camping Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-stove-windchill-47.md) - [High-Powered Mobile Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everfrost-powered-cooler.md) - [Solar-Powered Car Freezers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-mini.md) - [Powered Multi-Day Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solix-everfrost-2.md) - [Ice-Free Travel Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceless-power-cooler.md) - [Nanogel Insulation Camping Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezill-soft-cooler.md) - [Self-Heating Solar-Powered Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyside-lunchbox.md)