# Solar-Powered Battery Chargers SPOR by David Hunt and Jason Browne is Bite-Sized for Everyday Use By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-battery-charger References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2014/06/69682/spor-solar-powered-battery-charger-kickstarter) & [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2014/05/30/spor/) SPOR is a solar-powered battery charger that comes in a [compact design suitable for everyday use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-charger). Since everyone can use an extra bit of juice for such devices as smartphones and tablets these days, this is a useful product that requires no outlet to work. Whether on-the-go with no immediate access to such a necessity or out of town on a camping trip, a solar-powered battery charger can always come in handy. Created by Drexel University student David Hunt and his partner Jason Browne, the solar-powered battery charger maybe pocket-sized, but it also packs quite the punch. Refinery29 writes, "It takes about 90 minutes to charge an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-charging-power-bank) and can charge up to two devices at once, thanks to a 5,300mAh battery and a monocrystalline solar panel." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 Battery Chargers:** A trend in portable charging solutions that harness solar power for convenience and sustainability. - **Compact Design:** The trend of creating small-sized products that are suitable for everyday use and easy to carry around. - **Multi-device Charging:** The trend of developing charger solutions that can power up multiple devices simultaneously. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The industry that can benefit from incorporating solar-powered battery chargers into their product offerings to meet the growing demand for portable charging solutions. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The industry that can tap into the market of solar-powered battery chargers for campers and outdoor enthusiasts looking for convenient power sources during their adventures. - **Renewable Energy:** The industry that can explore opportunities to integrate solar-powered battery chargers into their existing solar energy solutions, providing a portable and versatile charging option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Solar-Ready Portable Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-power-266.md) - [Easily-Rechargeable Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-522.md) - [Folding Solar Power Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexpole-solar-power-bank.md) - [Expandable Solar Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank.md) - [Camping-Ready Portable Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-universe.md) - [Hybrid Portable Battery Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-2.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sego-innovations.md)