# Shipping Container Charging Stations This Solar-Powered Garage Charges Electric Vehicles By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-garage References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/solar-technology/solar-shipping-container-charges-electric-cargo-bikes-zero-emissions-deliveries.html) & [currentmotor](http://www.currentmotor.com/) Current Motor designed a solar-powered garage that allows consumers to charge their electric vehicles in a sustainable manner. While electric vehicles are becoming more popular among consumers, the issue of charging remains somewhat problematic. Now there is a simple, emission-free way to power up your [electric cargo bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiler-compact) at home. The 'Mini-Fleet in a Box' is a new charging solution designed by Current Motor. The system is a solar-powered garage made out of an old shipping container. In addition to the solar panel array, the garage is also equipped with a battery storage feature. To use the system, consumers simply park their electric vehicles inside the garage and begin charging. The entire system is turnkey and self-contained, making it ideal for home use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 51% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar-powered Charging Stations:** Opportunity for solar panel integration into existing charging station infrastructure for increased sustainability. - **Mobile Charging Infrastructure:** Opportunity for mobile, self-contained charging stations for electric vehicles that can be deployed in remote or underserved areas. - **Battery Storage Solutions:** Opportunity for innovation in battery storage technology to improve charging efficiency and reduce energy waste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **EV Charging Infrastructure:** Opportunity for companies to develop and implement solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicles to reduce emissions and improve sustainability. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for companies in the renewable energy industry to collaborate with EV charging infrastructure companies to integrate solar panel technology into charging station infrastructure. - **Logistics and Transportation:** Opportunity for companies in the logistics and transportation industry to provide mobile charging solutions for electric vehicles to improve efficiency and reduce emissions during transportation operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered eBike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-van.md) - [Sustainable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-wind-corporation.md) - [Functional Bidirectional Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solaredge.md) - [Compact EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-chargers.md) - [WiFi-Enabled Car Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-home-charging-station.md) - [Mobile Car-Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-electric-charging-station.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-cargo-bike.md) - [Suitcase-Style EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-ev-charger.md)