Move over Mary Poppins: This solar umbrella will charge your devices while you’re chilling in the shade

• Anker SOLIX is a waterproof parasol with solar energy charging capacity
• It has 100W of power, via USB-C and XT-60 ports
• It is compatible with various Anker power stations and a cooler

The Anker SOLIX Solar parasol is a beach parasol that protects you from the sun and charges your devices at the same time. It’s one of the few portable charging solutions Anker will debut at CES 2025, and it’s already on my summer wish list.

This satisfying two-in-one gadget seems like the perfect solution for, say, keeping your speaker juiced up while you spend a lazy day at the beach, or charging your phone during a summer camping excursion. It’s even compatible with one of Anker’s electric coolers (the EverFrost 2), meaning it can provide you with chilled drinks and shade at the same time.

It is 215 cm high and 190 cm in diameter. It packs 100W of power through USB-C and XT-60 ports, so you can plug in your gadgets to charge while you relax. We’re not too clear on the details at the moment, but the press images suggest there is only one of each port, meaning you may have to fight over whose needs are greatest if you’re on a group holiday.

The fabric of the sunshade is equipped with ‘Perovskite’ solar cells, which according to Anker increase solar energy generation by 30 percent in bright sunlight, and are also twice as efficient in low light. If you’re thinking of using it in a location where you can’t always rely on the sun, you can rest assured that it’s also IP67 waterproof and ‘durable’.