# Solar-Powered Cities The Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town Will Be a Planned Eco Conurbation By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujisawa-sustainable-smart-town References: [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2011-05/panasonic-plans-sustainable-smart-town-japan-2014) & [panasonic.co.jp](http://panasonic.co.jp/corp/news/official.data/data.dir/en110526-3/en110526-3.html) As engineers continue to improve existing green technologies, the Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town will demonstrate just how effective the current systems are when installed within new receptive structures. [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-environmental-management), in collaboration with eight other companies, aim to turn one of its old factory sites in Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan into a planned city that will act as an ideal example of eco-conscious living in both the residential and commercial realms. [Solar panels will cover every roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/state-of-Gujarat), a network of sensors will control urban illumination, roads will be designed for electric vehicles, and the [capacity to store wind energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-energy-storage-system) and rainwater will make this an exemplary zero-emissions metropolis. The energy-efficient urban environment will see infrastructure complete as early as 2014, with a goal to complete the Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town by the end of 2018. Photo Credits: [CEPro](http://www.cepro.com/article/panasonic_building_eco_friendly_smart_town_in_japan) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 57% | 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) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Green Technologies:** The development of new and improved green technologies will continue to drive the creation of sustainable cities like the Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town. - **Smart Cities:** The integration of sensors, renewable energy systems, and smart infrastructure will enable the development of more sustainable and eco-conscious cities. - **Zero-emissions Metropolis:** The construction of a city with solar panels, electric vehicle infrastructure, and energy storage capabilities presents opportunities for creating zero-emissions urban environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can contribute to the development and implementation of solar panels, wind energy storage, and rainwater harvesting systems for sustainable cities. - **Urban Infrastructure:** The urban infrastructure industry has the potential to create smart cities by integrating sensors, data networks, and sustainable transportation systems. - **Green Construction:** Green construction companies can play a crucial role in building eco-conscious cities by implementing energy-efficient building materials and sustainable design practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Sustainable Eco Towns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telangana.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Experimental Urban City Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-city.md)