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# Eco E-Reader Cases
The SolarKindle Lighted Cover Harnesses Your Natural Reading Light for Power

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-01-08 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarkindle-lighted-cover
References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/solarkindle-cover-basks-in-the-suns-rays-charges-for-days-and/) & [solarmio](http://www.solarmio.com/en/SolarKindleLightedCover.aspx)

Gadget-loving culture is unsustainable in many ways, and one major concern is the consumption of electricity to juice up each of your many devices on a daily basis. Products like the SolarKindle Lighted Cover offer electronics enthusiasts a way to reduce their energy expenditure by taking full advantage of [renewable sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-energy-solutions) in the natural world.

A company quite practiced in producing these sorts of gizmos, SolarFocus has developed a leather protective sheath for the [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-kindle-scribe-colorsoft) Kindle that integrates a reading lamp and a front of efficient solar panels. The energy acquired from the sun is converted and used resourcefully to power the built-in retractable LED light and to charge the e-ink tablet. The SolarKindle Lighted Cover is super slim, eco-friendly and allows you to take your technology into the wilderness or use a USB port as backup.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 46% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Renewable Energy-powered Accessories:** A rising trend is the development of electronic device accessories that use renewable energy to reduce electricity consumption.
- **Eco-friendly Device Cases:** Eco-friendly device cases are gaining popularity as consumers become more conscious of their energy usage.
- **Portable Solar-powered Lighting:** Solar-powered lighting integrated into device cases presents an opportunity for portable and sustainable lighting solutions.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Electronics and Gadget Manufacturing:** Electronics and gadget manufacturers can innovate by developing eco-friendly device cases that harness renewable energy sources.
- **Outdoor Retail and Recreation:** Outdoor retail and recreation industries can benefit by offering sustainable, renewable energy-powered device cases and accessories for consumers on-the-go.
- **Clean Energy and Sustainability:** The clean energy and sustainability industry presents an opportunity to partner with electronics manufacturers to develop eco-friendly device cases and accessories.

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