# DIY Eco Kits Sunforce Makes Home Solar Charging & Wind Generation Easy By Rachel | Published 2009-06-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunforce References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/home/interior-exterior/sunforce-solar-charging-wind-generator-kits/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000CIADLG/ref=nosim/uncrate-20?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Living green is great, but a lot of people think it costs too much money. Sunforce is trying to help out eco-lovers with their latest [Solar Charging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy) and [Wind Energy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20). The Sunforce kits are made for [off-the-grid use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-solutions), in RVs and cabins. For $283, both units not only help the earth, but give you a weekend project. **Implications** - Living a greener lifestyle used to mean spending more money on eco-friendly gadgets and appliances. With DIY kits, however, consumers can now take going green into their own hands. The ease of doing so may entice more consumers to be consider the environment, and also change the viewpoint that living in an eco-friendly way has to be expensive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Eco Kits:** DIY kits can disrupt the eco-friendly industry by offering cheaper and more accessible ways to adopt a sustainable lifestyle. - **Off-the-grid Living:** Off-the-grid living trend is on the rise as more people are looking for ways to disconnect from traditional power sources and live more sustainably. - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy trend is growing as more consumers are searching for alternative power sources that are both affordable and environmentally friendly. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy industry stands to benefit from the rise of DIY eco kits as more consumers look to adopt sustainable energy sources. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Outdoor recreation industry can make use of DIY eco kits to provide RV and cabin owners with affordable and eco-friendly power solutions for their outings. - **Home Improvement:** Home improvement industry can tap into the trend of DIY eco kits by offering affordable options for consumers looking to create sustainable, eco-friendly homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energy-Harvesting Camper Awnings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xponent-power-xpanse-awning.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [DIY Solar Oven Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-solar-oven.md) - [Solar-Powered Rover Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-rover-kit.md) - [Balcony-Ready Solar Power Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-powerstream.md) - [Solar Energy-Capturing Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackery-lighttentair.md) - [Portable Solar Generator Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackery-solar-generator-3000-pro.md) - [Roof-Mounted EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-sun.md) - [Off-Grid Solar-Powered Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackery-1500-pro.md)