# Self-Sustaining Beach Camps The Solar-Powered Beach Tent is Perfect for Those Who Love the Sand By manzil | Published 2010-09-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-tent References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/solar-powered-beach-tent-plays-music-and-keeps-your-beers-cold/) British industrial designer Emma Harris has designed and developed a solar-powered beach tent which features an aerodynamic design. Specially designed for the British coast, the solar tent also protects against extreme wind speeds. The beach tent features a [photovoltaic fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion) which not only stores solar energy, but also runs gadgets like MP3 players and [mobile phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia). Perfect for a day out in the sun, this solar-powered beach tent will keep you safe even in windy weathers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Beach Gear:** Designing energy-efficient solutions for beach enthusiasts can help reduce carbon footprint and promote environmentally friendly living. - **Smart Fabrics:** The use of fabrics that can generate electricity and power small gadgets can be a disruptive innovation in camping, outdoor and fashion industries. - **Aerodynamic Design:** Developing tents with aerodynamic designs can provide better protection against extreme weather, creating opportunities for outdoor gear manufacturers to innovate their designs and improve customer experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Gear:** Designing energy-efficient outdoor solutions, like solar-powered tents, can provide a competitive edge for outdoor gear manufacturers and appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Camping:** Creating innovative camping gear that utilizes smart fabrics and sustainable materials can help camping companies differentiate themselves in a crowded market and expand their customer base. - **Fashion and Textiles:** Incorporating smart fabrics into apparel for outdoor activities, like beach tents, can create new opportunities for fashion companies to break into the outdoor gear market and diversify their product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Panel-Paired Rooftop Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackery-solar-generator-for-rooftop-tent.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Aerodynamic Design Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-anchor-tent.md) - [Solar Energy Camping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy.md) - [Electric Vehicle Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentsla-x1-tent.md) - [Aerodynamic Electric Camping Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-charging-camping-vehicle.md) - [Solar-Powered Pop-Up Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-offgrid-cabin.md) - [Essential Camping Solar Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-camping-solar-tables.md) - [Folding Solar-Equipped Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoeshiner-solar-table.md)