# Suctioning Smartphone Accessories The Window Cling Solar Charger Powers Devices Using Sun's Energy By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-cling-solar-charger References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/inspiration/the-window-cling-solar-charger) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007PQRHU8/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Window Cling Solar Charger may very well replace the need for traditional smartphone chargers. As its name so clearly states, it is a charger that uses [solar energy to power devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank). Clinging to windows for optimal sun exposure, the smartphone accessory is an eco-friendly alternative that is pure genius despite its simplistic nature. Available online at [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qi2-wireless-car-charger) through WTC-Trading-Co, the Window Cling Solar Charger boasts a 1,300 mAh rechargeable lithium battery. This battery has enough output to charge such devices as the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charger-iphone-magsafe), Blackberry and other Android-based phones. Weighing only three pounds and measuring a mere four and a half by four and a half inches, the thin Window Cling Solar Charger is easily toted around in case people need to charge their phone on-the-go. This is especially convenient since it only works during the day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar-powered Smartphone Accessories:** The trend of solar-powered smartphone accessories presents an opportunity for companies to explore eco-friendly alternatives to traditional chargers. - **Portable Charging Solutions:** The rise in portable solar-powered chargers presents an opportunity for businesses to create versatile products that enable charging on-the-go. - **Eco-friendly Technology:** As consumers become more environmentally conscious, there is potential for disruptive innovation in the development of sustainable technology products like the Window Cling Solar Charger. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** This industry has an opportunity to explore and develop solar-powered smartphone accessories and other eco-friendly technology products. - **Renewable Energy:** The solar industry can leverage its expertise to create innovative and efficient solar-powered charging solutions for smartphones and other portable devices. - **Travel and Hospitality:** Hotels and other similar establishments can provide eco-friendly solutions for their guests with solar-powered charging stations, which can also be used as an opportunity for branding and advertising. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Screen-Equipped Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-nano-charger.md) - [Display-Equipped Smart Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-charger.md) - [Wireless Phone-Charging Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qi2-wireless-car-charger.md) - [Fast Wireless Phone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charger-iphone-magsafe.md) - [Rapid Phone Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapperys-external-smartphone-battery.md) - [Automotive Wireless Phone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-wireless-phone-charger.md) - [Self-Adjusting Smartphone Car Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totallee-wireless-car-charger.md)