# Credit Card-Sized Solar Chargers The 'Sunslice' Solar Charger is Uber Compact By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunslice-solar-charger References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/sunslice-super-small-solar-panel-06-11-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sunslicesolar/sunslice-the-smallest-solar-charger-in-the-world) The 'Sunslice' Solar Charger is an impressive piece of tech equipment that provides users with a way to carry to charge their devices on the go, without the added weight or bulk. Sized to be comparable to a credit card in diameter, the device weighs just 70 grams and will provide 3W of charging capabilities. This means that the device can be use to [charge your smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-nano-charger) without the need to rely on a [power bank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-rocket-p50) or power outlet. In other words, the device helps to keep your charging capabilities as streamlined as possible. Consumer preferences for product efficiency have many looking for alternative methods to stay connected without the need to disrupt their workflow. The 'Sunslice' Solar Charger provides a solution to this problem that does not rely on the electrical grid. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Solar Chargers:** The 'Sunslice' Solar Charger offers a compact and lightweight solution for charging devices on the go, appealing to consumers' desire for portability and convenience. - **Streamlined Charging:** The 'Sunslice' Solar Charger eliminates the need for power banks or outlets, enabling users to charge their devices directly from the sun, simplifying the charging process. - **Off-grid Charging:** The 'Sunslice' Solar Charger provides a sustainable and independent charging option, reducing reliance on the electrical grid and offering a disruptive innovation in energy solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The compact and efficient 'Sunslice' Solar Charger offers a potential disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry, addressing the demand for convenient and sustainable charging solutions. - **Travel and Outdoor Gear:** The portable and lightweight 'Sunslice' Solar Charger presents disruptive opportunities in the travel and outdoor gear industry, providing a compact alternative for charging devices during outdoor adventures. - **Renewable Energy:** The 'Sunslice' Solar Charger represents a disruptive innovation in the renewable energy sector, offering a scalable and portable solution for off-grid charging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [World's Smallest Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeus-280w-usbc-gan.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Swiveling Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chictechie-tarot.md) - [Solar-Ready Portable Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-power-266.md) - [Ultra-Slim Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-prime-charger-65w.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sego-innovations.md) - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md) - [Slim All-in-One Tech Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aohi-the-future-creative-ultrathin-65w-gan-charger.md) - [Speedy Ultra-Compact Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-nano-3.md)