# Solar Backup Battery Timepieces The 'Uvolt' Solar Watch Tells the Time and Charges Devices By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-watch References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/uvolt-smartphone-charging-solar-watch/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/uvolt/uvolt-watch-accessible-clean-energy-to-charge-your-0/) Using a smartphone or tablet often requires users to have a backup battery on hand for when their device dies at some point throughout the day, which the 'Uvolt' solar watch enables. Acting as a timepiece and a backup battery, the 'Uvolt' watch works to passively collect [solar energy throughout the day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetti-handsfree-power-station) thanks to the small solar panel that is incorporated into the design. This ensures that you always have a bit of extra power on hand to keep your device going as you go about your day. The timepiece itself is [analog and offers a chic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-watches1) that is suitable for guys and girls alike to wear. The 'Uvolt' solar watch is capable of charging the internal power reserve in just 45 minutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 72% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar-powered Timepieces:** Solar-powered timepieces that act as backup batteries, utilizing small solar panels to passively collect energy throughout the day. - **Analog Design:** Chic and stylishly designed analog timepieces that appeal to both men and women. - **Efficient Charging Technology:** Timepieces that can charge their internal power reserve in just 45 minutes. ### Where This Applies - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can explore the integration of solar-powered backup batteries into their products. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can incorporate chic analog timepieces into their product offerings. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can adopt efficient charging technology to enhance device capabilities and user convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentum-udt-eclipse-synch-solar.md) - [Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-solar-watches.md) - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md) - [Wearable Watch Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-power-bank.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Pocket Timer Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shargeek-capsule-gravity.md) - [Clock-Style Smartwatch Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otterbox-2in1-power-bank-with-apple-watch-charger.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Solar-Ready Portable Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-power-266.md)