# Bulky Solar-Powered Chargers eChaja is a Solar-Powered Cell Phone Charger Made in Africa By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-04-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-cell-phone-charger References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/africa-tough-portable-phone-charger-business-box/) & [echaja](http://www.echaja.com/index.php) Developed in South Africa and Swaziland, eChaja is a [solar-powered cell phone charger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsfree-2) that comes with a base unit that includes a solar panel, a transformer and six outlets. The product targets tourists in Africa who may be in need of [battery charging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-batterycharging-device) during their trip. However, it is quickly being picked up by the locals as a charging facility in remote locations and by local businesses and shops as a way to attract customers. The device is a bulky charging kit that lets users set a timer for each individual socket, allowing the device to have fixed time periods for every customer. The eChaja charger is not only practical while traveling, but it is also a great [eco-friendly alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-energy-solutions). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar-powered Chargers:** The trend of solar-powered chargers is disrupting traditional charger markets and creating an opportunity for sustainable innovation in the tech industry. - **Bulky Chargers:** The trend of bulky chargers is creating an opportunity for designing compact and portable chargers for consumers. - **Fixed Time Period Charging:** The trend of fixed time period charging is creating an opportunity for the development of charging technology that efficiently manages electricity usage for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel Industry:** The travel industry can adapt to the trend of solar-powered chargers by providing charging facilities for tourists in remote locations. - **Electronics Industry:** The electronics industry can utilize the trend of bulky chargers and design compact and portable chargers that cater to consumer needs. - **Energy Industry:** The trend of fixed time period charging can create an opportunity for the energy industry to integrate smart charging technology that improves energy efficiency and reduces electricity costs for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Portable Battery Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-2.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Easily-Rechargeable Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-522.md) - [Camping-Ready Portable Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-universe.md) - [Solar-Powered eBike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike.md) - [Swiveling Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chictechie-tarot.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Self-Closing Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-smartphone-charger.md)