# Solar Powered Patios Umbrella Glows for 8 Hours By Bianca | Published 2008-03-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-patio-umbrella References: [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/publish/11109.asp?promo=new_items) This solar powered patio umbrella from [Hammacher Schlemmer](http://www.hammacher.com/publish/11109.asp?promo=new_items) isn't just eco-friendly, it's also the perfect solution to eliminating unsightly cables that would otherwise be displayed on your outdoor table. A solar panel on top of the umbrella absorbs the suns rays during the day. At night, the [24 LEDs underneath the canopy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova) glow, providing light for up to eight hours. For those who can't afford the $250 piece of eco-luxury, [candles make a romantic alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoration-light) to summer nights on the balcony... just watch out for weather; a little bit of wind will leave you and your beau in the dark. Then again, maybe that's what you wanted to begin with! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar Powered Umbrellas:** Opportunity for innovative solar-powered umbrellas to provide eco-friendly and cable-free outdoor lighting. - **LED Lighting Solutions:** Opportunity for advancements in LED technology to provide efficient and long-lasting outdoor lighting solutions. - **Sustainable Outdoor Accessories:** Opportunity for the development of sustainable and eco-friendly outdoor accessories for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Home Furnishings:** Opportunity for outdoor home furnishing companies to integrate solar power and LED lighting into their products. - **Solar Power Industry:** Opportunity for solar power industry to expand into the outdoor market by providing solar-powered lighting solutions. - **Green Technology:** Opportunity for companies in the green technology sector to develop and promote sustainable outdoor accessories and lighting solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Solar-Powered Smart String Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-outdoor-solar-string-lights.md) - [Solar-Powered Floral Garden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tree-house.md) - [Off-Grid Campsite String Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-solar-string-lights.md) - [Alternative Energy Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammanlnkad-collection.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Sustainable Solar Portable Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp.md) - [Farmhouse-Style Solar Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-outdoor-lantern.md) - [Folding Solar-Equipped Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoeshiner-solar-table.md)