Soccket

Uncharted Power

The Soccket is a power-generating soccer ball commercialized until 2016 by Uncharted Power.

Discontinued
Product description Brand name and product description

The SOCCKET is a portable, power-generating soccer ball designed to promote physical activity and spread awareness about the global energy problem. However, this product has been discontinued since 2016.

Engineered by Uncharted Power, previously named Uncharted Play, in New York (USA), and grouped by the company as MORE technology device (Motion-based, Off-grid, Renewable, Energy), the Soccket was commercialized until 2016.Interview with representative

 

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Worldwide

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Uncharted Power

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Up from 60 USD and around 90 USD.

 

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Deciwatt GravityLight already in the E4C Solutions Library.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Consumer living off-grid, with need of small amount of electricity and can feasibly play with the ball to generate power.

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