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# Made in the Shade Solar Panels
GreenSun Solar Cells Generate Energy From Indirect Light

By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-19 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greensun-solar-energy
References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/eco-tech-greensun-s-candy-colored-solar-panels-provide-more-electricity-at-less-cost/) & [green-sun](http://www.green-sun.co.uk/solar-panels.php)

A new [solar technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-energy-technology) startup out of Tel Aviv named GreenSun Energy has developed a panel which can create energy from indirect sunlight. The panels require 80% less silicon, making them much more cost effective, although less energy efficient (for now) than normal solar panels.

The GreenSun creation not only allows for a variety of placement areas for the panels, but the colors make the [semi-solar strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sula) more aesthetically pleasing.

**Implications** - The development of [alternative forms of energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grew-solar) has been one of the central issues at the core of the environmental movement. This stems from the over-dependence on oil and the associated carbon emissions. Companies that can find ways to create products that use alternative energy will be poised to attract a growing group of eco-minded individuals.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Indirect Solar Energy:** GreenSun Energy has developed a solar panel which can create energy from indirect sunlight.
- **Cost-effective Solar Panels:** GreenSun panels use 80% less silicon, making them more cost-effective than traditional solar panels.
- **Aesthetically Pleasing Solar Panels:** The colors of the semi-solar strips make them more aesthetically pleasing than traditional solar panels.

### Where This Applies

- **Renewable Energy:** Alternative forms of energy are becoming increasingly important, which makes GreenSun Energy's product ideal for companies in the renewable energy industry looking to provide more sustainable solutions.
- **Architecture and Design:** The aesthetically pleasing nature of the semi-solar strips makes them an ideal option for architects and designers looking to incorporate sustainable energy sources into their buildings in a visually appealing way.
- **Home Improvement:** The cost-effectiveness of GreenSun's solar panels make them a great option for homeowners looking to incorporate renewable energy sources into their homes without breaking the bank.

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