# Mean Green Music Chargers The Solar-Powered iPod Speaker is Ideal for Outdoor Parties By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-05-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-ipod-speaker References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2010/05/13/solar-powered-ipod-speaker/) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/78561?source=CJ&cm_mmc=CJ-_-2296962-_-2868751-_-Hammacher) If you're the type of person who always wants to share your tunes at the beach but hates giving up your iPod, then the Solar-Powered iPod Speaker is probably the best fix to that problem. This ultra eco-friendly gadget is being hailed as the world’s first [solar powered iPod speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3m-worktunes-connect-solar-hearing-protector). The Solar Powered iPod Speaker uses solar panels to charge and comes equipped with [5 watt speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newordinary-songbook-max-speaker), which are housed in a [waterproof aluminum body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-boom-3i). The speaker works with almost any media player that has a headphone jack, from CDs to cassettes and MP3 players. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar-powered Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing solar-powered solutions for various electronic devices, such as speakers, to provide eco-friendly and portable charging options. - **Outdoor Party Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing innovative, waterproof, and portable audio solutions for outdoor parties, catering to the growing demand for enjoyable and convenient party experiences. - **Multi-compatible Audio Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating versatile audio devices that can work with a wide range of media players and formats, offering users flexibility and convenience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the renewable energy industry by developing and commercializing solar-powered technology to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the consumer electronics industry by introducing innovative and durable outdoor party gadgets that enhance the entertainment experience. - **Audio Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing the audio technology industry by developing multi-compatible audio devices that work seamlessly with different media players, revolutionizing the way people enjoy and share music. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-solarbank-boombox.md) - [Solar-Powered Outdoor Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lodge-sound.md) - [Phone Charger-Infused Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker.md) - [WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-faithfull-speaker.md) - [Solar-Powered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpt02-sol.md) - [Renewable Material Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together.md) - [Solar-Powered Hearing Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3m-worktunes-connect-solar-hearing-protector.md) - [Chic Sustainable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-rpt02-sol-headphones.md)