# Greentastic Tablets LG Releases a Solar-Powered E-Book for Peaceful Summer Days By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-06-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-e-book References: [materialicious](http://www.materialicious.com/2010/06/lg-released-the-first-solar-powered-e-book.html) & [solarlighting-s](http://solarlighting-s.com/solar-e-book/) It is no lie that [everything is going green](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-energy-solutions) -- from electronic cars to the clothes on your back -- and now [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-4) has hopped on the bandwagon with its first solar-powered e-book. This is especially handy for those summer days lounging in the park; no one particularly likes getting halfway through a book for the device to die. Able to last for four to five hours, the solar-powered e-book allows you to forget about the charger and just enjoy the summer day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered Technology:** Developing solar-powered devices presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. - **Portable and Long-lasting Devices:** Creating devices with longer battery life and portability is a disruptive innovation opportunity to enhance user experience and convenience. - **Green Tech Accessories:** Designing accessories like solar-powered chargers and cases opens up new avenues for businesses to cater to the eco-conscious consumer market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics Industry:** The electronics industry can explore solar-powered technologies to differentiate their products and meet the increasing demand for sustainable solutions. - **Publishing Industry:** Publishers and e-book providers can capitalize on the trend of longer-lasting devices to attract readers who seek uninterrupted reading experiences. - **Accessories Industry:** The accessories industry can focus on developing eco-friendly accessories to complement the growing market of green tech devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Battery Life eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-glowlight-4.md) - [Folding Solar-Equipped Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoeshiner-solar-table.md) - [Long-Life E Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ink-4g-smartphone.md) - [Blue Light-Free Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daylight-dc1.md) - [Paper-Like LCD Screen Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eazeye-paper-20.md) - [E-Ink Display Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-reader.md) - [Convenient Book Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-book-light.md) - [Solar-Powered Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-solar.md) - [Vibrant Low-Power eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketbook-viva-ereader.md)