Battery recharges through motion
Your play creates real power through an integrated power-harvesting system inside the ball
The world's only power-generating ball
A next-generation, air-filled soccer ball that turns play into usable power and community impact — building on the original concept previously known as SOCCKET®, now enhanced for improved playability, durability, and accessibility.
Features
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Benefits communities in need
Play to power. Every 10 purchases donates a ball to a community in need, supporting light access and STEM learning.
Integrated lighting
When the sun sets, the fun really starts thanks to the ball's internal LED lighting array
USB-C power supply
Power small external devices via the integrated USB-C output (accessories in development)
From Soccket to poweron - a story of passion and perserverance
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The origin
Jessica O. Matthews, then a Harvard student, co-created the original SOCCKET as part of a class project. The idea was straightforward: capture kinetic energy from play and convert it into usable electricity.
Addressing Energy Access
The project was driven by a real need: many communities lacked reliable electricity. SOCCKET was designed to store energy from play and provide small, usable power—especially for lighting.
Global Attention
The concept gained international media coverage and support from prominent public figures, athletes, and investors. It became a widely recognized example of purpose-driven product innovation.
a strategic pause
Scaling an energy-generating sports product brought real manufacturing and cost challenges, and SOCCKET’s market presence declined. The mission continued through Uncharted Power, where Jessica O. Matthews focused on larger distributed energy systems.
the power is back on in 2026
Life Is Better Outside, a subsidiary of Hape International, acquires the energy-generating play business and reintroduced the concept as PowerOn — with updated engineering, refined positioning, and a renewed focus on large-scale impact through small-scale power.
soccket in the news
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FAQs
There are a few key differences between the original SOCCKET and the PowerOn ball:
- The SOCCKET was a solid foam construction, while the PowerOn is inflatable air-filled
- While the SOCCKET could provide illumination through an attached lamp, the PowerOn also has an integrated LED array to light the ball from within.
- The SOCCKET used an audio-jack type connector for it's power output, while the PowerOn uses the universally compliant USB-C connection
- What remains the same is the innovative power-harvesting core, which stays true to the SOCCKET's patented original innovations.
For every 10 balls purchased around the world, we will donate one ball to a community with limited power infrastructure. Through Hape's global distribution and impact partners who will be identified during the summer of 2026, we are able to get PowerOn balls into communities on every continent.
Life Is Better Outside (LIBO) is a
Colorado-based company focused on outdoor active experiences that inspire
movement, connection, and discovery. Across its family of brands, including
P/1, Do-U-Play, and Trelines, LIBO develops innovative sporting goods, games,and backyard adventure accessories that meet the evolving expectations of today’s consumers. A subsidiary of Hape International, LIBO is committed to quality, innovation, and elevating everyday active play.
P/1 is the brand that will be re-introducing the PowerOn ball to the world. Our stylishly designed product line, tailored for young athletes, elevates sports by enabling both solo training and team play through our use of innovative materials and technology.
Our mission is simple: to ignite a passion for sports in kids, helping them grow up confident and enjoy building bonds with friends and family.
The ball will be manufactured by Hape International Ltd. Hape is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of
high-quality, eco-friendly toys. Hape’s mission is to promote the development of young minds through playful, innovative toys designed to inspire creativity and learning. With a focus on sustainability and
craftsmanship, Hape brings educational play to families worldwide.
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