# Sun-Powered Eco-Chargers The Solar Vox is a Personal Solar-Powered Gadget Charger By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-vox References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/solar-vox-usb-charger/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2101341124/solar-vox-personal-usb-solar-charger) A Detroit design duo is trying to change the way you charge your cell phone with the [Solar Vox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2). The Solar Vox is a [solar-powered USB charger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank) designed to eliminate the need for a wall charger. The Solar Vox has several cool design tweaks that set it apart from the growing amount of [eco-gadget chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-522) out there. The Solar Vox has a projected 10-year lifespan for its solar panels *and* has replaceable batteries. The Solar Vox also can tilt and balance on its sides, which makes following the sun easier. If you’re into eco-friendly gadgets, then this is one you won’t want to miss. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered Charging:** Developing innovative charging solutions that rely on solar power instead of electrical outlets or batteries can help reduce carbon footprint and improve sustainability. - **Replaceable Battery Technology:** Creating devices with replaceable batteries can extend the lifespan of the product and avoid unnecessary waste, while also providing an opportunity for companies to offer battery replacements as a service. - **Flexible Solar Panel Design:** Designing solar panels with flexibility and mobility can improve the efficiency of solar-powered devices by maximizing exposure to sunlight from different angles and locations throughout the day. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Incorporating solar and renewable energy sources into the design of consumer electronic devices can offer consumers more eco-friendly options and help reduce the environmental impact of the industry. - **Renewable Energy:** Developing solar-powered charging solutions can help drive the growth of the renewable energy industry by expanding the use of solar energy beyond traditional applications. - **Sustainability:** Innovative charging solutions that utilize renewable energy sources and replaceable batteries can contribute to a more sustainable future, making the sustainability industry a key player in this market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-solarbank-boombox.md) - [Self-Closing Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-smartphone-charger.md) - [Folding Solar Power Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexpole-solar-power-bank.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix-earbuds.md) - [Roof-Mounted EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-sun.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md) - [Solar-Ready Portable Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-power-266.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md)