# Solar Sunglasses SIG Sunglasses Give You Free Energy By Ayman | Published 2008-12-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-sunglasses-sig-give-you-free-energy References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/12/17/solar-powered-solar-panel-sun-glasses/) I wish I had these super cool sunglasses the last time I was on vacation and had to ditch my nice tanning spot and run back to my hotel room to charge my iPod. SIG, or Self-Energy Converting Sunglasses, are basically sunglasses that collect the free solar energy and allow you to use that energy to juice up your music player, phone or other small gadgets. The technology is pretty simple: the glasses have a thin layer of [solar cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia) that collect the solar energy, which you can then access through the power jack at the back of the glasses’ frame. The SIG concept is by designers Hyun-Joong Kim and Kwang-Seok Jeong. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 46% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-energy Converting Sunglasses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and commercialize sunglasses that convert solar energy into power for electronic devices like music players and phones. - **Solar-powered Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of accessories, such as bags or hats, that incorporate solar cells to harness sunlight and provide energy for various devices. - **Wearable Solar Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce wearable technology items, like clothing or jewelry, with integrated solar cells to power smart devices on the go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of solar-powered features in various fashion accessories, opening up new energy-efficient possibilities in the industry. - **Electronics and Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with sunglass manufacturers to incorporate self-energy converting technology into a range of electronic devices, reducing the reliance on traditional batteries. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge the worlds of fashion and technology by developing and marketing solar-powered wearable devices, revolutionizing the wearable tech industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Solar-Powered Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpt02-sol-headphones.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Next-Gen Solar-Powered Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-los-angeles.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix-earbuds.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sego-innovations.md)