# Sugar Powered Bio-Battery Sony's Eco-Friendly Power Source By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-08-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-develops-sugar-powered-bio-battery References: [informationweek](http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=201802311) & [reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUSSP22885120070824) The battery casing in this bio battery is made from vegetable-based plastic and generates electricity using a sugar solution. It's powerful enough to run a small portable music player such as a Walkman. This power source from [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-linkbuds-s) could be an [eco-friendly solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paleblue-usbc-cells) to [battery disposal problems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-shopping-experience) and a cheap source of battery power. (They probably taste much better than conventional batteries, too.) **Implications** - Society's dependency on electricity and mass adoption of consumer gadgets creates a window of opportunity for engineers to create batteries and charging solutions that are sustainable and easy on the environment. By using innovative methods to generate energy, product designers can reach environmentalists and tech lovers who want to reduce their impact on the Earth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Batteries:** The growing demand for eco-friendly power sources presents an opportunity for engineers to develop sustainable batteries. - **Bio-battery Technology:** Advancements in bio-battery technology offer a disruptive innovation opportunity to create power sources using renewable resources. - **Alternative Energy Sources:** The need for alternative energy sources drives the development of new power solutions, such as sugar-powered bio-batteries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from incorporating sustainable batteries into their products, appealing to eco-conscious consumers. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore the potential of bio-battery technology as a viable and eco-friendly power source for various applications. - **Waste Management:** The waste management industry can leverage the opportunity to find innovative solutions for battery disposal by promoting the use of eco-friendly bio-batteries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stretchable Sweat-Activated Yarn Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yarn-battery.md) - [Paper-Based Energy Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-battery.md) - [Crustacean-Based Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-shell-batteries.md) - [Recyclable Water-Based Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alsym-energy.md) - [Portable Solid-State Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-sst-battery.md) - [Ultra-Thin Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-storage-technology.md) - [Recycled Eco-Friendly Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-linkbuds-s.md) - [Bendable Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bendable-battery.md) - [Heatwave-Resistant Alkaline Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-power.md)