# Solar-Powered Stereos 'Sunny Song' is Based on NXT Panel Technology By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-stereos-sunny-song References: [inewidea](http://www.inewidea.com/2009/08/24/9141.html#more-9141) Tryi Yeh is the designer of this [eco-friendly music player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together), that is coincidentally also in the shape of a plant. ‘Sunny Song’ is a [solar-powered stereo system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3m-worktunes-connect-solar-hearing-protector) that feeds off of the sun’s rays to pump out your favorite tunes. ‘Sunny Song’ is based on NXT panel technology and has a [flower speaker system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orris-speaker-concept) that is powered by solar energy. Check out this plant-inspired speaker system that can also be hooked up to music players with Bluetooth technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Music Players:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop music players that are powered by sustainable energy sources like solar power. - **Solar-powered Stereos:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create stereo systems that utilize solar energy to reduce reliance on traditional power sources. - **Bluetooth-enabled Speaker Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design speaker systems that can connect to music players using Bluetooth technology for seamless wireless streaming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate eco-friendly features and sustainable energy sources into consumer electronics, such as music players and stereo systems. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the utilization of solar power and other renewable energy sources in various industries, including the consumer electronics sector. - **Wireless Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and improve wireless technologies like Bluetooth for seamless connectivity and enhanced user experience in speaker systems and music players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Powered Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-speaker.md) - [Solar-Powered Outdoor Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lodge-sound.md) - [Solar-Powered Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpt02-sol-headphones.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix-earbuds.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-rpt02-sol-headphones.md) - [Solar-Powered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpt02-sol.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-product.md) - [Nature-Inspired Multifunctional Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-echo.md) - [User-Following Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solros-speaker.md)