# Arboreal Solar USB Chargers The Solar Suntree Charger is a Design-Conscious Way to Harness UV Rays By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-usb-charger References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/solar-suntree/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/1NbkhdL) As solar panel technology becomes less expensive, products like the Solar Suntree solar USB charger are coming about to offer consumers an efficient way to charge devices. A design-conscious way to harness the power of the sun, the Solar Suntree Charger features a mini wooden tree design with nine solar panel "leaves." Crafted from bamboo, the Solar Suntree Charger looks to make itself as eco-friendly as possible without sacrificing design aesthetics. This notion helps to ensure the Solar Suntree solar USB charger doesn't detract too much from a space, but instead helps to enhance modern living spaces in a positive way. The Solar Suntree Charger can be utilized to [charge things like smartphones, tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-nano-charger) and more to help decrease a reliance on traditional energy forms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable Solar Panel Technology:** The decreasing cost of solar panel technology creates opportunities for more affordable solar USB chargers. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Design-conscious products like the Solar Suntree Charger provide a balance between sustainability and aesthetics. - **Energy Independence:** Solar USB chargers offer a way to decrease reliance on traditional forms of energy for charging devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the growing demand for affordable solar USB chargers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the market of eco-friendly USB chargers with a design-conscious approach. - **Sustainability & Conservation:** The sustainability and conservation industry can promote solar USB chargers as a way to reduce carbon footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md) - [Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-moonlit-desk-garden.md) - [Solar-Powered Floral Garden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tree-house.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix-earbuds.md) - [Decorative Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricharge-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [Timber Technology Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-charging-station.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md)