# Lightweight Solar Chargers This USB Solar Charger Can Juice Up Your Personal Electronic Devices By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-solar-charger References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/usb-solar-charger-23-09-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/249225636/solarpad-ultra-lightweight-usb-solar-charging-syst) The Solarpad is an innovative new USB solar charger, invented by Isaac Porras, that is designed to function as a portable solution that you can use to capture sunlight and solar energy and charge gadgets. What makes this USB solar charger such a great contraption is the fact that it weighs less than 150 grams, making it exceptionally lightweight, portable and easy to carry around. This USB solar charger can be used to charge pretty much every kind of personal electronic device, from smartphones and cameras to GPS devices and Bluetooth speakers. In fact, the Solarpad can fully recharge a dead [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-nano-3) to 100 percent state in only three hours in sunny conditions, a significant improvement over competitors. The Solarpad is currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-camping-solar-tables), with a variety of pledge levels available. This is a gadget that makes for an excellent purchase for everyone ranging from hardcore hikers to occasional glamping enthusiasts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Solar Chargers:** The lightweight Solarpad USB solar charger presents an opportunity for the development of more portable solar chargers for personal electronic devices. - **Fast Charging Technology:** The Solarpad's ability to fully recharge a dead iPhone in three hours highlights the potential for the development of fast charging technologies in the electronics industry. - **Crowdfunding for Innovative Gadgets:** The crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for the Solarpad demonstrates the use of crowdfunding as a platform for entrepreneurs to fund and launch innovative gadgets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Gear:** The lightweight and portable Solarpad USB solar charger creates opportunities for innovation in the outdoor gear industry, catering to hikers and camping enthusiasts. - **Electronics:** The Solarpad's ability to efficiently charge personal electronic devices opens up possibilities for disruption and innovation in the electronics industry, specifically in the development of more efficient charging solutions. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** The success of the Solarpad's crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter showcases the potential for disruption and growth in the crowdfunding platform industry, particularly for innovative gadget projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Easily-Rechargeable Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-522.md) - [Essential Camping Solar Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-camping-solar-tables.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sego-innovations.md) - [Folding Solar-Equipped Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoeshiner-solar-table.md) - [Camping-Ready Portable Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-universe.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levante-origami-solar-panel.md) - [Ultra-Portable Eco Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetti-eb3a.md)