# Solar-Powered Motorbikes 17-year Old Samuel Has Hand-Crafted a Wooden-Framed Motorbike By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-08-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-motorbike References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/technology/teenager-ghana-wooden-electric-solar-powered-motorbike-08-18-2021/) A 17-year old Ghanaian boy name Samuel has handcrafted an [electric, solar-powered motorbike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorbike1). Using a wooden frame, the bike is made primarily using reused bike parts and wooden pieces that have been hand-cut. Having no access to power tools, Samuel's design is innovative and extremely impressive. The bike is completed with a functional bell, a brake system, lights, and a speaker. Samuel built this impressive two-wheeler all on his own. Samuel's invention was one day caught by a passerby who eventually shared this story on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiller). Following such viral success, a Ghanaian newspaper picked it up, and finally, activist Efo Selasi shared the video on his [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monotrack-bike) channel - hoping it will inspire other young African entrepreneurs. Image Credit: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/technology/teenager-ghana-wooden-electric-solar-powered-motorbike-08-18-2021/), [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/technology/teenager-ghana-wooden-electric-solar-powered-motorbike-08-18-2021/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Transportation:** Developing eco-friendly transportation solutions through innovations such as solar-powered motorbikes. - **DIY and Upcycling:** Encouraging creativity and self-sufficiency by promoting the use of recycled materials to create functional products. - **Youth Innovation:** Empowering young entrepreneurs to develop inventive solutions using limited resources and tools. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunities for renewable energy companies to collaborate with innovators like Samuel to create sustainable transportation solutions. - **Automotive:** Collaborating with DIY innovators can lead to creative solutions like unique eco-friendly motorbikes. - **Media and Entertainment:** Creating platforms and content that highlights innovative solutions like Samuel's invention to inspire and empower future generations of inventors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kenyan Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umeme-3000.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-cargo-bike.md) - [African E-Bike Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roam-motors.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-landcraft.md) - [Solar-Powered eBike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike.md) - [Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electraply-ebike.md)