# Folding Solar-Powered Batteries The Sunslice Photon Has a Compact, Card-Sized Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-08-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunslice-photon References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/08/15/the-worlds-smallest-solar-panel-power-bank-is-slightly-larger-than-a-credit-card/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004985795/sunslice-the-smallest-and-most-powerfund-solar-charger?ref=14i3ng&token=d9e67231) The Sunslice Photon solar-powered battery charger is an impossibly compact product for users seeking out a decentralized way to keep their essential technology products charged up at all times. The charger features a [card-sized design that will unfold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuxiu-k1) to reveal five solar panels that are each capable of capturing ample energy from the sun when exposed on a bright day. The durable panels have a waterproof design that makes them perfect for use out of the house and is perfect for eliminating a reliance on conventional outlets for electricity access. The Sunslice Photon solar-powered battery charger is integrated with a [4,000mAh power bank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-rocket-p50) that will capture eco-friendly energy and make it available whenever a smartphone or other technology device requires it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Solar-powered Chargers:** Compact and portable solar-powered chargers for personal electronics and devices. - **Decentralized Energy Sources:** Development of decentralized and eco-friendly energy sources for personal use. - **Weatherproof and Durable Solar Panels:** Innovations in creating weatherproof and durable solar panels for outdoor use. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies can explore developing compact and portable solar-powered chargers and decentralized energy sources for personal use. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can focus on designing lightweight and portable devices for outdoor use, that rely on renewable energy sources such as the Sunslice Photon. - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** Outdoor and adventure gear companies can develop weatherproof and durable solar panels and battery chargers for hikers, campers and other outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folding Solar Power Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexpole-solar-power-bank.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sego-innovations.md) - [Expandable Solar Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank.md) - [Solar-Ready Portable Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-power-266.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levante-origami-solar-panel.md) - [Folding Solar-Equipped Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoeshiner-solar-table.md) - [Stealthy Sustainable Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonblade.md) - [Balcony-Friendly Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solar-bank-2-e1600-pro.md)