# Solar-Powered Kettles This Clever Boiling Device by James Bentham Relies on Solar Energy By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-kettles References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2013/05/solar-kettle/) & [contemporaryenergy](http://contemporaryenergy.co.uk/solarkettle.htm) Individuals who just can't seem to go without their daily tea or coffee even when hiking outdoors are in luck, because these inventive solar-powered kettles make boiling up a cup of water much more convenient. Ordinarily kettles are electrically powered, relying on the use of outlets and a power source. Therefore, kettles are hard to take with you when [traveling or hiking outside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-maple-sunflower-x) because of the lack of electricity. This solar-powered kettle however, designed by James Bentham, simply relies on the use of [natural sunlight to heat up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy) the contents inside. While the amount of time it takes to boil a cup of water may take up to a few hours, the ability to have a product that can actually boil water and food without electricity is quite amazing, and can come in handy while travelling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable Solar-powered Appliances:** Opportunity to develop and market portable, solar-powered solutions for everyday appliances. - **Outdoor Adventure Gear:** Disruption potential in the outdoor gear industry through the development of innovative, solar-powered products. - **Sustainable Energy Solutions:** Opportunity to create sustainable energy solutions by harnessing solar power for everyday applications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliances:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the home appliances industry by integrating solar power as an alternative energy source. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the outdoor recreation industry by creating solar-powered products that cater to outdoor enthusiasts. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the renewable energy industry by expanding the use of solar-powered solutions to various applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Compact Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-kettle.md) - [Portable Solar Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-solar-oven.md) - [Portable Electric Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-electric-pot.md) - [Adjustable Temperature Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-kettle.md) - [Modern Electric Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooseneck-kettles.md) - [Rechargeable Power Tool Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makita-kt001gz-rechargeable-kettle.md) - [Tea Vessel-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonkettle.md) - [Tubiform Solar Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubiform-solar-oven.md) - [Self-Heating Drink Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimos-vacuum-flask.md)