# Public Solar Charging Stations The 'Street-Charge' for Mobile Phones Has Hit NYC By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2013-06-21 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streetcharge References: [street-charge](http://street-charge.com/About/) & [good.is](http://www.good.is/posts/solar-powered-mobile-charging-stations-hit-new-york?utm_campaign=1&utm_source=carousel) The 'Street-Charge' stations that are being set up across New York destinations are a fantastic way to stay in touch on-the-go. Some of us may forget to pack a charger, while others who have chargers simply cannot find a place to plug it in. These solar-powered charging stations are the ultimate eco-friendly solution for your mobile device needs while out and about. Tamperproof and weatherproof, which is especially important after New York and area's Hurricane Sandy devastation, these stations will be situated in different locations for three months during the summer, and potentially longer if funding and support becomes available. With built-in cords, you don't need to worry about making sure to bring your own. However, it only features cords for [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esr-1), Androids, Blackberries and standard USB cables. **Contact Information** Street-Charge [Website](http://street-charge.com/About/) Street-Charge on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/streetcharge) Street-Charge on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Street-Charge/149485708550040?fref=ts) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar-powered Charging Stations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a more universal cord system to accommodate a wider range of mobile devices. - **Tamperproof and Weatherproof Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create weatherproof charging stations for other outdoor electronics, such as e-bikes or scooters. - **Eco-friendly Mobile Device Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design eco-friendly accessories and packaging for mobile devices. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Device Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent portable solar-powered batteries for charging mobile devices on-the-go. - **Outdoor Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop rugged and weatherproof electronics for outdoor use. - **Green Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative and sustainable solutions for energy generation and storage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltpost.md) - [Sustainable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-wind-corporation.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Street Lamp Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamppost-ev-charger.md) - [Solar-Powered eBike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Mobile Car-Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-electric-charging-station.md) - [Pole-Mounted EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-grid.md) - [Rapid Phone Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapperys-external-smartphone-battery.md)