At CES 2025, Anker unveiled its first solar umbrella, designed to charge electronic devices – like coolers or phones – while outdoors. The new umbrella is part of Anker’s SOLIX lineup, which includes energy-saving products such as portable power stations and solar generators intended to supply home appliances during blackouts and emergencies. Although there are many solar powered beach umbrellas available in the market, Anker’s products are famous for their use of perovskite solar cells. According to the company, the cells offer 30% better performance than traditional crystalline silicon solar cells in bright light and double the efficiency in low light. Like solar-powered devices, these umbrellas can help reduce pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is also a great addition to your beach day packing list. Image Credit: Anker Anker announced this umbrella along with several other new products at CES 2025, including the second generation of its EverFrost electric cooler and a karaoke speaker that features AI noise cancellation. The company hopes that customers will see the umbrella as a complementary accessory for electronic coolers, as it can be attached to the cooler to power it. Alternatively, it can be installed on a standalone basis. The umbrella provides 80 watts of power to portable devices via USB-C. It can also power the EverFrost 2 or other compatible devices using the XT-60 connection, which connects power from the battery to the motor or other electronics. Anker did not disclose the cost of the umbrella, but it is expected to be available in the spring or summer.
