# Super-Solarized Blinds The Energy Curtain Absorbs Sunlight to Give You Free Lighting By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-curtain References: [envirogadget](http://www.envirogadget.com/lamps-and-lights/energy-curtain-providing-shade-and-light/) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/7501/visual-voltage-exhibition-at-design-vlaanderen-brussels.html) The sun provides us with free light during the day and now, with the Energy Curtain, you can take it to nighttime, too! A cool and energy-efficient alternative for the [traditional window blind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keego-blinds), the Energy Curtain absorbs solar power through special [solar-energy collecting cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2). When enough energy has been stored throughout the day, the blinds will glow to provide you with [light at night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-outdoor-solar-string-lights). It might not be that bright, but hey, it’s free. It’s ironic though, that you have to keep the Energy Curtain pulled down during the day so that it can fully charge! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Blinds:** The use of solar energy to power household items, such as blinds, presents an opportunity to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources and lower costs for consumers. - **Smart Window Coverings:** Incorporating technology to automate and control window coverings presents an opportunity to improve energy efficiency and convenience for consumers. - **Energy-generating Home Decor:** Designing home decor items, such as curtains, that can generate and store energy presents an opportunity for innovation that combines functionality with aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** Companies specializing in solar technology can benefit from expanding their product offerings to include solar-powered home decor items, such as the Energy Curtain. - **Smart Home:** Manufacturers of home automation systems can explore incorporating window coverings equipped with technology like the Energy Curtain to offer more comprehensive and efficient smart home solutions. - **Interior Design:** Interior design firms can tap into the growing trend of energy-efficient home decor and offer clients innovative, sustainable options like the Energy Curtain. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Curtain Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-curtain-3.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Curtains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moondream.md) - [Sunlight Simulating Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-illuminated-shades.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Blinds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-blinds.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Automated Window Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-window-shades.md) - [Light-Equipped Outdoor Sun Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-starry-night-sun-shade.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md) - [Connected Curtain Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-robot.md)