Solar-powered media systems and apparatuses are disclosed. The solar-powered media systems and apparatuses comprise shade structures, solar cells,
energy storage devices,
electronics and / or circuitry, docking stations,
wireless communications devices, and audio and / or visual components capable of outputting
media content. One aspect of the solar-powered media
system and apparatus pertains to shade structures, which provide shade for one or more users. Another aspect of the disclosure pertains to
energy storage devices, which store electrical energy to power the solar-powered media
system. Another aspect of the disclosure pertains to docking stations, which allow communication and electrical
energy transfer between various devices. Another aspect of the disclosure pertains to audio & visual components capable of outputting
media content for one or more users. Another aspect of the disclosure pertains to solar cells integrated into or attached to the said shade structure. All aspects can be utilized alone or in combination with one another.