# Green Garden Lights The Solar Soji Lanterns are an Eco Way to Light Up Your Outdoor Space By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-soji-lanterns References: [unplggd](http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/lighting/stylish-outdoor-lighting-solar-soji-lanterns-139607) & [allsopgarden](http://www.allsopgarden.com/) The Solar Soji Lanterns are a fresh approach to lighting up your outdoor space this summer. Most [eco-conscious outdoor lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solae) options are bland or singled out to only a few options. The Solar Soji Lanterns open a whole new realm for [chic eco-lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-lamp-series) and come in a huge variety of shapes and colors. Whether it's your deck, patio or backyard, these [decorative lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-collection) will bring a new light to your space without hurting the environment at all. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Outdoor Lighting:** There is a growing trend in environmentally conscious outdoor lighting options which offer designers and business owners a chance to showcase a new range of green outdoor lighting options - **Solar-powered Lighting:** As consumers continue to prioritize sustainability, solar-powered outdoor lighting has become increasingly popular, presenting businesses and designers with an opportunity to create innovative & environmentally friendly lighting solutions - **Smart Outdoor Lighting:** Smart outdoor lighting systems, including those powered by solar energy, are becoming more prevalent and present opportunities for businesses to offer intelligent lighting solutions that cut down on energy usage and reduce environmental impact ### Who This Affects Most - **Home and Garden Industry:** The home and garden industry is seeing an increasing demand for eco-friendly and solar-powered outdoor lighting options, offering opportunities for companies to differentiate themselves by offering innovative, sustainable lighting solutions - **Energy Industry:** The adoption of solar-powered outdoor lighting presents an opportunity for the energy industry to explore and gain market share in a relatively new and growing market - providing a more sustainable and affordable energy option - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can benefit from using eco-friendly and solar-powered outdoor lighting solutions to enhance their outdoor environments and appeal to environmentally conscious customers looking for sustainable and innovative options ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Farmhouse-Style Solar Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-outdoor-lantern.md) - [Solar-Powered Floral Garden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tree-house.md) - [Solar-Powered Smart String Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-outdoor-solar-string-lights.md) - [Modular Outdoor Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova.md) - [Solar-Powered Pest Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-zapper-lantern.md) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Off-Grid Campsite String Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-solar-string-lights.md) - [Accessible Accent Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoration-light.md) - [Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madco.md)