# Uninterrupted Solar Chargers The StrongVolt Auto-Connects When Sunlight is Available By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-01-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strongvolt References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1349306815/strongvolt-smartcharger-the-most-advanced-solar-ch?ref=live) & [strongvolt](http://www.strongvolt.com/) The StrongVolt is an incredible solar charging device that eliminates a lot of the issues with other solar chargers on the market. One of the most common problems is that if a solar charger is taken out of direct sunlight, it stops working entirely. If a cloud rolls by, users must manually remove and reconnect the charger. Ian Sells developed the StrongVolt to solve this issue with a patent-pending SunTrack technology, which powers off in the shade and auto-reconnects in the sun. Another extremely user-friendly feature of the StrongVolt is its colored LED lights, which provide indicators to communicate whether or not there’s enough sunlight around. The second major issue that the StrongVolt solves is compatibility with [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfast-lux-extreme) devices. One of the reasons iPods, [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-pro) and iPads are unable to work with most solar charging devices is because they need a power source that’s consistent and stable, which the StrongVolt provides. Beyond just Apple products, the StrongVolt is also ideal for any other devices that use a USB to charge. The StrongVolt was funded in just 24 hours on [Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1349306815/strongvolt-smartcharger-the-most-advanced-solar-ch?ref=live) and has now far surpassed its initial $10,000 goal with over $55,000, but it is still collecting funds until February 11. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Uninterrupted Solar Charging:** The StrongVolt's patent-pending SunTrack technology presents an opportunity for disruptively competing against other solar charger brands with similar features. - **Compatibility with Apple Devices:** The StrongVolt presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation by competing with other brands struggling to become compatible with Apple products. - **User-friendly Features:** The StrongVolt's colored LED lights that indicate sunlight availability present an opportunity for disruptive innovation, particularly for the tech and outdoor industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The StrongVolt provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the technology industry's struggle to create more portable devices that do not rely on stable electricity. - **Outdoor:** The StrongVolt presents a disruptive innovation in the outdoor industry with its emphasis on convenience and user-friendly features. - **Solar/energy:** The StrongVolt presents an innovative opportunity for disrupting the solar and energy industry, specifically the market for easy-to-use, portable solar chargers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Portable Battery Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-2.md) - [Easily-Rechargeable Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-522.md) - [Self-Closing Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-smartphone-charger.md) - [Solar-Ready Portable Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-power-266.md) - [Roof-Mounted EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-sun.md) - [Expandable Solar Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Balcony-Friendly Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solar-bank-2-e1600-pro.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md)