# Miniature Solar-Powered Lanterns The Soji Solar String Lights are Perfect to Hang Outdoors By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lanterns References: [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/soji-solar-string-lights) With summer right around the corner, there's no better time to start planning your summer parties, and these [solar-powered lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-3) are just the thing to add some colorful fun to your backyards. If you're looking for a way to hang some [energy efficient lighting options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp) outside, then these lovely lanterns are perfectly suited to illuminate your yard while conserving energy. All you have to do is hang these [geometrically shaped lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern) outdoors in the sun, and just wait a couple hours for them to charge up. Once charged, they'll be able to illuminate your backyard with fun and vibrant colors all night long. Perfect for outdoor get togethers and garden parties, these colorful solar-powered lamps are just the thing to get you in the summer spirit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar-powered Lighting:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new designs and features to enhance the usability and aesthetics of solar-powered lights. - **Energy Efficiency:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create new energy-saving technologies and solutions for outdoor lighting to reduce carbon footprint. - **Outdoor Party Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design innovative and customizable outdoor lighting solutions to elevate the ambiance of outdoor events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Lighting:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore the integration of solar-powered lighting in architectural, urban, and industrial lighting systems. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced solar power technologies to improve efficiency and affordability for various applications. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate smart and sustainable lighting solutions into event planning services to create unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Farmhouse-Style Solar Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-outdoor-lantern.md) - [Solar-Powered Floral Garden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tree-house.md) - [Off-Grid Campsite String Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-solar-string-lights.md) - [Portable Solar-Powered Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuro-lantern.md) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Connected Exterior String Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-outdoor-string-lights-2.md) - [Modular Outdoor Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova.md) - [Light-Equipped Outdoor Sun Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-starry-night-sun-shade.md) - [Mosquito-Repelling Outdoor String Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-string-lights.md) - [Campsite Illumination Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luci-solar-site-lights.md)