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-efficient products like portable power stations and solar generators intended to power household appliances during blackouts and emergencies.
While there are many solar-powered beach umbrellas available in the market, Anker's product stands out because of its use of perovskite solar cells. According to the company, these cells provide 30% better efficiency than traditional crystalline silicon solar cells in bright light and double the efficiency in low light. Like any solar-powered device, these umbrellas can help reduce pollution and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It's an easy addition to your beach day packing list.
Anker announced this umbrella at CES 2025 along with several other new products, including the second generation of its EverFrost electric cooler and a karaoke speaker with an AI voice removal function. The company probably hopes that consumers will see the umbrella as a complementary accessory to the electric cooler, as it can be attached to the cooler to power it. Alternatively, it can be installed with a standalone base.
Umbrella delivers 80 watts of power to portable devices via USB-C. It can power the EverFrost 2 or other compatible devices using an XT-60 connection, which links power from a battery to a motor or other electronics.
Anker has not disclosed pricing for the umbrella, but it is expected to be available in the spring or summer.