# Solar-Powered Train Toys Hape's Solar Power Circuit Has an Engine That Powers Its Own Lights By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-toys References: [toyworldmag](https://toyworldmag.co.uk/news/hape-launches-solar-powered-rail-set/) & [hape](https://www.hape.com/us/en/toy/solar-power-circuit/E3762) Countless train toys with light-up features have been introduced for kids and adult collectors alike over the years but the Solar Power Circuit sets itself apart as a sustainable toy that is capable of collecting its own energy. The toy train set's engine has its own solar panel that generates electricity to power its lights, helping to entertain kids and simultaneously teach them about the importance of renewable energy. Additionally, the sustainable toy train is made with bioplastic produced from sugarcane, while the rest of the set features non-toxic paints and glues. The eco-friendly train toy and circuit for kids ages three and up has the potential to be used with Hape’s expansive train set range for even more fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 - **Sustainable Toy:** Opportunity for the development of more sustainable toys that collect and generate their own energy. - **Renewable Energy Education:** Opportunity to create toys that educate kids about the importance of renewable energy. - **Bioplastic Material:** Opportunity to use bioplastic made from sugarcane in the production of eco-friendly toys. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to incorporate renewable energy features in their products. - **Education:** Opportunity for educational institutions and organizations to create toys that teach kids about renewable energy. - **Bioplastic Production:** Opportunity for companies to produce bioplastic materials for eco-friendly toy manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Powered Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightn-race.md) - [Solar-Powered Rover Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-rover-kit.md) - [Sustainable EV Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-tikes-cozy-coupe.md) - [Eco-Friendly Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Air-Powered Racer Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer.md) - [Educational Climate Change Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-brick-sets.md) - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md)