Category
Lifestyle
Sugar Moderation
Trend cluster
Category
Solarmotive
Seeking alternative energy sources, like solar panels, to power vehicles.
5.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Solarmotive trend?
Solarmotive: The economy is weaning itself from its oil dependency, shifting to more eco-friendly fuel alternatives. Solar energy is promising to be one of the most influential energy alternatives in many sectors, including automotive; the new Toyota Prius will include solar panels, the first of its kind on the market.
Trend themes
Themes within the Solarmotive trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Shift to eco-friendly fuel alternatives
The economy's shift to eco-friendly fuel alternatives, such as solar energy, is leading to innovations in various sectors from transportation to toys.
02
Promotion of solar energy
The promotion and integration of solar energy as an alternative energy source is breaking into a more mainstream market, from solar-powered highways and cars to solar energy for air conditioning.
03
Innovations in solar panels
Advancements in solar technology are leading to new innovations such as Lumeta PowerPly's 'peel and stick' solar panels or solar-powered car charging such as the Brisa Three Wheeler's solar powered car carrier.
Industry implications
What the Solarmotive trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Automotive
The eco-friendly fuel shift and promotion of solar energy has led to the creation of electric, hybrid, and solar-powered cars in the automotive industry.
For
Toy
The promotion of solar energy has influenced the creation of solar-powered toys that do not require batteries.
For
Construction/Roofing
Innovations in solar panels are creating new opportunities for the roofing industry, as companies shift towards a more eco-friendly source of energy.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Solarmotive
Trend score 5.4 out of 10, from popularity 77%, activity 76%, freshness 8%.
Popularity77%
Activity76%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Solarmotive trend
9 featured examples from Jan 11 to Sep 4, 2008CategoryAutos
Eco-Retro
Retro VW Camper Goes Green
Opportunity for automobile manufacturers to develop and promote green vehicles.
CategoryAutos
Super Hybrid Cars
Antro Solo is Solar, Human & Gas-Electric
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate hybrid power arrangements and lightweight materials into the design and manufacturing processes of automotive vehicles.
CategoryEco
Peel & Stick Solar Panels
Lumeta PowerPly
The Lumeta PowerPly peel-and-stick solar panels offer a disruptive innovation opportunity in the renewable energy industry, making solar energy more accessible and cost-effective.
CategoryAutos
Eco Solar Cars
The Brisa Three Wheeler
Automotive manufacturers are well-positioned to capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly three-wheeled vehicles powered by solar energy, particularly those with expertise in lightw…
CategoryAutos
Solar Power For Mainstream Cars
Toyota Prius Hybrid Gets Solar Roof
The automotive industry has an opportunity to incorporate solar power technology into vehicles and further promote sustainable transportation.
CategoryAutos
Hydrogen Powered Car Requires Only Water And Sunlight
Corgi H2Go
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate hydrogen fuel cell technology into the automotive industry to advance the development of green vehicles and reduce carbon emissions.
CategoryAutos
Solar-Powered Cars Inspired by Vacuums
Dyson Powered Eco-Vehicle
The automotive industry has the opportunity to explore and develop renewable energy vehicles.
CategoryEco
Solar-Powered Highways
Oregon's Renewable Energy Project
The renewable energy industry can benefit from the expansion of solar-powered highway projects.
CategoryAutos
Solar Car Carriers
Toyota Cargo Ships Go Green
Reducing carbon footprint in automotive transportation by using solar-powered cargo ships for vehicle delivery.
