# Sun-Powered Outdoor Cookers The 'SolSource Sport' Uses the Power of the Sun to Cook Anywhere By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solsource-sport References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/solsource-sport-solar-grilling/49756/) & [oneearthdesigns](https://www.oneearthdesigns.com/solsource-sport/) Cooking at the beach, or virtually anywhere outside, usually means having to deal with gas tanks or a fire, but the 'SolSource Sport' cooker aims to change this with a design that utilizes the [power of the sun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy). Designed as a smaller and more portable option than the brand's original creation, the 'SolSource Sport' provides up to 1,000 W of cooking power simply by utilizing the rays of the sun. The team behind the cooker claims that the cooker will work with its simple rule of thumb: if you can see shadows, you have enough light to cook. The 'SolSource Sport' cooker weighs a meager 10 pounds, which makes it a compact, [portable and emissions-free way to cook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-stoves) at the beach or anywhere else without having to lug around extra fuel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 45% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered Cookers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and portable solar-powered cookers for outdoor cooking, eliminating the need for gas or fire. - **Sustainable Cooking Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative cooking solutions that harness renewable energy sources like the sun, reducing reliance on traditional fuels. - **Portable Solar-powered Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design compact and lightweight solar-powered appliances that enable convenient and eco-friendly outdoor cooking experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Cooking Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the outdoor cooking industry by developing efficient and convenient solar-powered cooking equipment. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of solar power technology into various industries, including cooking, to promote sustainable energy usage. - **Eco-friendly Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cater to the growing market demand for eco-friendly recreational products by offering solar-powered cooking appliances suitable for outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Solar Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-solar-oven.md) - [Tubiform Solar Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubiform-solar-oven.md) - [Beer-Branded Solar Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-light-solar-cooker.md) - [Essential Camping Solar Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-camping-solar-tables.md) - [Portable Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-cooking-system.md) - [Gas-Powered Toaster Oven Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-nook.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camping Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-maple-sunflower-x.md) - [Renewable Energy Camping Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-boilgrill.md) - [Folding Solar-Equipped Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoeshiner-solar-table.md)