# Solar-Powered Merry-Go-Rounds The CRStudios Carousel Brings Kiddies Eco-Friendly Fun By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crstudios-carousel References: [archidose.blogspot](http://archidose.blogspot.com/2010/08/31-in-31-3.html) & [crstudio](http://www.crstudio.com/) It seems like everything is getting the solar power treatment as evident with the CRStudios carousel. Located at Hudson River Park's Chelsea Cove on Pier 62, it features a green-topped roof that is also equipped with solar panels. Considering that enough energy is expended when it comes to carnival rides, the CRStudios carousel is a commendable design. Also, if parents take the time to relate the importance of the rooftop to their children, it would inadvertently lead to an eco-conscious educational moment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered Entertainment Trends:** There is an opportunity to develop more solar-powered amusement park rides. - **Eco-education Trends:** Educational moments that incorporate sustainability and solar power can be a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Green Energy Trends:** Developing eco-friendly designs and incorporating solar power in equipment can be a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Amusement Park Industry:** Potential for incorporating solar power in more rides can greatly benefit the industry's sustainability goals and appeal to eco-conscious customers. - **Education Industry:** Integration of practical sustainability concepts and education in school curriculum presents an opportunity for the industry to create a more eco-literate generation. - **Solar Energy Industry:** Developing better and more efficient solar panels can further contribute to the proliferation of solar-powered designs in other industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Solar-Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-solarpowered-bench-that-spins-ever-so-slowly.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Solar-Powered Rover Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-rover-kit.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Immersive Solar-Powered Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-minutes-and-20-seconds.md) - [Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-coffee-truck.md) - [Fashion House Festive Carousels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carousel-of-dreams.md)