# Solar-Powered Action Cameras 30 Minutes In the Sun Gives the Activeon Solar X 80 Percent of Power By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-01-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-x References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/07/solar-powered-action-camera-charges-itself-in-about-an-hour/) & [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/activeon-solar-x-solar-powered-4k-action-camera-launching-in-march-from-450-07-01-2016/) Get more recording time without limited battery life with the Activeon Solar X. This brand new action camera surpasses most designs as it is powered by the sun. While [mountable action cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-x5) are useful and widely popular, almost all of them share a restricted battery life. These cameras will record continuously for a limited amount of time before users are forced to oscillate batteries. The Activeon Solar X is a [4K action camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-tapo-cameras) unlike the aforementioned devices. This 2-inch touchscreen gadget offers WiFi support for transferring content to an iOS or Android device and comes with two hours of built in battery life. The additional hours come from the X Station [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank) located atop the device. When left out in the sun, these panels will give the Activeon Solar X the added power users need. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar-powered Action Cameras:** Innovative power solutions for action cameras that don't require extra batteries. - **Extended Battery Life Action Cameras:** Designs that offer more recording time and functionality than traditional action cameras. - **Sustainable Gadgets:** Devices that utilize alternative energy sources and reduce their carbon footprint. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Incorporating solar technology into action cameras creates an opportunity for differentiation and faster adoption. - **Outdoor Sport and Recreation:** Optimizing battery performance for outdoor activities enhances users' experience and usability. - **Renewable Energy:** Developing unique products that use solar energy and reducing reliance on traditional power sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphahom-solar-camera.md) - [Solar-Powered Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-security-camera.md) - [Low-Cost Solar-Powered Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-solar-cam-pan.md) - [8K 360-Degree Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-x4.md) - [Cellular Off-Grid Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-4g-lte-cam-s330.md) - [Battery-Extended Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-hero-12-black.md) - [Solar Charging Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-charging-security-camera.md) - [Dual-Camera Security Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-solocam-s340.md) - [Portable Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-12-black.md)