# Legal Solar Ownership Angeles Duran Bought the Sun and Plans to Charge for its Use By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angeles-duran-bought-the-sun References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/11/woman-in-spain-now-owns-the-sun.php) & [gearlog](http://www.gearlog.com/2010/11/woman_registers_ownership_of_t.php) Registering ownership of celestial bodies is not a new concept, but Spaniard Angeles Duran bought the sun. Being a [vital resource for life on Earth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rajasthan-updates), it's kind of a big deal. The 49-year-old woman had little trouble with the paperwork at her local notary office, having afforded her legal claim over the star at the center of our solar system. Though no nation can take possession of a planet, this individual was able to jump through Saturn's hoops to gain Earth's light source as an asset. Angeles Duran bought the sun, and plans to [charge global citizens for its usage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-aggregation). It will be interesting to see how this pans out! Photo Credits: [ChronicLER on the LoOse](http://bluejeanies.blogspot.com/2009/06/sun-in-my-hands.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celestial Ownership:** The trend of individuals registering legal ownership over celestial bodies, like the sun. - **Monetizing Natural Resources:** The trend of individuals finding ways to profit from vital resources, such as charging for the use of the sun. - **Alternative Energy Entrepreneurship:** The trend of individuals exploring innovative ways to generate revenue in the alternative energy industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Astronomy:** The industry that involves the study and exploration of celestial bodies and their ownership. - **Renewable Energy:** The industry focused on generating and harnessing alternative sources of energy, such as solar power. - **Legal Services:** The industry providing legal assistance in matters related to celestial ownership and resource monetization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md) - [Protected Beachfront Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-reserve.md) - [User-Friendly Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-energy.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Lunar Material-Based Solar Cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-dust.md) - [Light-Equipped Outdoor Sun Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-starry-night-sun-shade.md) - [Luxury Solar System Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bejeweled-solar-system-set.md)