# Jellyfish Solar Cells Swedish Researchers Develop Sustainable Tech from Sea Creatures By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfish-solar-cells References: [newscientist](http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19416-green-machine-squeezing-solar-juice-from-jellyfish.html) & [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2010-09/swedish-researchers-look-jellyfish-create-solar-cells-green-goo) I find the concept of jellyfish solar cells absolutely astounding. The idea of achieving sustainable technology from living creatures is mind-boggling, although hopeful and promising as well. Researchers in Sweden were able to derive jellyfish solar cells by dripping the [green fluorescent protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hydra-pads) (GFP) that makes the Aequorea victoria glow onto a silicon dioxide substrate between two electrodes. In fact, the protein used in the substance works compiles into strands that stretch between the electrodes. As soon as [ultraviolet light from the sun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2) hits the circuit the GFP absorbs photons and emits electrons and thus ultimately leads to a generated current. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 61% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Jellyfish Solar Cells:** The use of jellyfish as a renewable energy source in solar cells presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the sustainable energy industry. - **Biological-derived Technology:** Exploring eco-friendly technologies derived from living organisms, such as jellyfish, opens up new opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries. - **Bio-inspired Sustainable Solutions:** The development of sustainable technologies inspired by nature, like jellyfish solar cells, presents a disruptive innovation potential across multiple sectors. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** The application of jellyfish solar cells in the renewable energy industry could revolutionize the way we generate sustainable power. - **Biotechnology:** The use of biological materials, specifically jellyfish proteins, in technological advancements offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the biotechnology sector. - **Electronics:** Integrating jellyfish-inspired technology into electronic devices presents a disruptive innovation potential in the electronics industry, leading to sustainable and novel functionalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfish-robot.md) - [Algae-Powered Rover Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-rover.md) - [Lunar Material-Based Solar Cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-dust.md) - [Colored Glass Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-solar-panels.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levante-origami-solar-panel.md) - [Crustacean-Based Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-shell-batteries.md) - [Efficient Scalable Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovskia-solar.md) - [Modern Desk-Friendly Jellyfish Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-jellyfish.md) - [Efficient Energy Harvesting Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-energy-harvesting.md)