# Self-Heating Solar-Powered Lunchboxes The 'SunnySide' Lunchbox Offers Up to 20-Hours of Use By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyside-lunchbox References: [werd](https://www.werd.com/63967/sunnyside-is-a-solar-powered-lunchbox-that-heats-cools/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mysunnyside/smart-solar-powered-lunchbox-to-heat-and-chill-your-meal?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=60c199dc&ref=7eu74b)  The 'SunnySide' lunchbox is a solar-powered meal carrier for those looking to keep their favorite fare at the optimal temperature for enjoyment out of the house. The lunchbox is equipped with a solar panel for passively charging up the internal battery pack, which will provide up to 20-hours of use per charge. The food carrier boasts a built-in thermometer to let users monitor the temperature at anytime. The unit can be activated just before lunchtime to have recipes at the perfect temperature when it's time to eat. The 'SunnySide' lunchbox has an insulated design that's also suitable for use with cold foods to keep them chilled when bringing them anywhere. Priced starting at $69, the lunchbox is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning and compact enough to fit in any bag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.1/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar-powered Lunchboxes:** The integration of solar power on lunchboxes provides opportunities for developing more environment-friendly and sustainable food containers. - **Self-heating Lunchboxes:** The use of self-heating technology on lunchboxes presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the food industry, specifically in convenience stores and fast-food chains. - **Insulated Lunchboxes:** The development of more advanced insulated lunchboxes presents an opportunity for improving food packaging, particularly in the e-commerce and delivery industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Packaging Industry:** Manufacturers in the food packaging industry can explore the potential of incorporating self-heating and insulated materials to create more advanced food containers. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Companies in the renewable energy industry can partner with food container manufacturers to develop more efficient solar-powered lunchboxes with longer battery life. - **E-commerce and Delivery Industry:** The use of advanced insulated lunchboxes can optimize food delivery services, reducing food waste and improving customer satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scheduled Self-Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchgo.md) - [Steam Heating Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfheating-lunch-box.md) - [Infrared Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatwave-go-n01.md) - [Branded Electric Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockpot-go.md) - [Compact Desk Food Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly.md) - [Playful Freezable Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playtime-lunch-box.md) - [Tubiform Solar Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubiform-solar-oven.md) - [Solar-Powered Heated Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-solar-seat.md) - [Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-lunch-boxes.md)