# Egg-Shaped Eco Chargers The Turning Power Charger Uses Kinetic Energy to Provide Light and Power By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turning-power-charger References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/turning-power-charger-utilizes-kinetic-energy-to-gain-its-power/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/cin_d-sign) If you spend a lot of time out in the wilderness on your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g4-charger), then you're going to love the Turning Power Charger. This aptly named gadget-charger from designer Cindy Karimun uses [kinetic energy to charge electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crankspeaker) and provide light. Simply turn the Turning Power Charger and let it unwind. Repeat this step a few times and you have all the energy you need to power up any gadget with a USB port. If you're into [eco-friendly gadget-chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-3) like the Turning Power Charger, keep clicking below to see more green gadget-chargers from the Trend Hunter archives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 14% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Gadget-chargers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more sustainable and energy-efficient charging solutions. - **Kinetic Energy Charging:** Potential for disruptive innovation in harnessing kinetic energy to power electronic devices. - **Outdoor Tech Gadgets:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing technology gadgets specifically for outdoor and wilderness use. ### Where This Applies - **Green Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing environmentally friendly technology products and solutions. - **Renewable Energy:** Potential for disruptive innovation in leveraging renewable energy sources to power electronic devices. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating technology products that enhance the outdoor recreational experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Computer-Inspired Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g4-charger.md) - [Swiveling Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chictechie-tarot.md) - [Energy-Generating Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-generating-soccer-ball.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Display-Equipped Smart Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-charger.md) - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md) - [Portable Wind Turbine Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20.md) - [Origami-Style Charger Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicharge-folding-wireless-charger.md)