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# Solar-Powered Headphones
Urbanista's Solar Powered Headphones Never Lose Their Charge

By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-04-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-headphones
References: [engadget](http://engadget.com/urbanista-los-angeles-anc-headphones-solar-cells-080019327.html) & [urbanista](https://www.urbanista.com/ca/)

[Urbanista](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix-earbuds) will release a line of solar powered headphones. The active noise canceling (ANC) solar-powered headphones will use Powerfoyle solar cell material to power the device for endless use. One hour in the sunlight will generate three hours of battery time for the Urbanista [Los Angeles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-los-angeles) solar-powered headphones. The Swedish-designed Powerfoyle even works in cloudy situations, and ambient lighting. For a quick recharge, the Urbanista Los Angeles solar-powered headphones can be placed by a window.

The Urbanista Los Angeles solar-powered headphones will still feature a USB-C charging port, to be used when otherwise necessary. Additionally, the [ANC solar-powered headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-lux-lab-edition) will have full iOS, Android, and Windows compatibility. The Urbanista Los Angles solar-powered headphones are expected to release in two color options, as even include the ability to switch between ANC and ambient sound modes.

Image Credit: The Verge

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 15% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Solar-powered Technology:** Opportunity to develop new solar-powered products and devices that can sustainably generate energy without relying on traditional power sources.
- **Wireless Headphones:** Potential to innovate wireless headphone technology to make it more functional and eco-friendly by incorporating solar panels for extended battery life.
- **Smartphone Accessories:** Possibility to create new smartphone accessories that can keep the devices charged and powered for longer durations, utilizing solar technologies.

### Where This Applies

- **Consumer Electronics:** By integrating sustainable solar technologies, the consumer electronics industry can offer products that are both eco-friendly and cost-effective, creating a new market segment.
- **Sustainability:** Companies focused on sustainability could benefit from incorporating solar-powered technology into their products and services, reducing their environmental impact and providing a unique selling point.
- **Renewable Energy:** Innovating in the area of renewable energy, the companies can explore and leverage disruptive solar-powered technologies to create products that are green and sustainable, leading the way towards a better future.

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