# Sustainable Plant Lamps The 'Plantalámpara' Supplies Rural Electricity to Remote Jungle Areas By Romlna Mana | Published 2015-10-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jungle-light-resources References: [utec.edu.pe](https://www.utec.edu.pe/ingenio-en-accion/plantalamparas-plantas-que-dan-luz) According to the latest National Household Survey conducted by the [National Institute of Statistics and Information](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gene-edited-eucalyptus) (INEI) in Perú, rural electricity is absent in 42% of areas in the Peruvian jungle, compared to rural areas of the coast and mountains, which are supplied with ample electricity. After a long process of research and prototype development with teachers and students of UTEC, a solution was developed called the 'Plantalámpara,' an application model that integrates self-sustaining clean energy, properly using the natural wealth of the area. UTEC released this new and economical form of lighting for poor regions in the [amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hydroponic-garden) jungle. In this occasion, UTEC takes advantage of nature and proposed a renewable, easy-to-replicate source of light, making plants boxes with technological panels that [turns photosynthesis in to light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soli), so they can study, cook or even knit at night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-sustaining Clean Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies that harness natural resources for clean energy generation, providing sustainable solutions for communities without electricity. - **Renewable Lighting Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of alternative light sources, such as plant-based technologies, to provide affordable and eco-friendly lighting options to underserved areas. - **Community Empowerment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Empower communities by providing them with innovative tools and technologies that improve their quality of life, such as access to lighting for various activities. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop renewable energy technologies that can be easily replicated and utilized in remote areas to provide sustainable electricity solutions. - **Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive the development of innovative lighting solutions, including plant-based technologies, that cater to the needs of rural and underserved communities. - **Community Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Support community development initiatives by providing access to essential services like lighting, enabling economic and educational activities in remote areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indoor Plant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-plants1.md) - [Posh Plant-Supporting Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ample-plant-light-n1.md) - [Plant-Based Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamp.md) - [Demure Dual-Function Hanging Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-fixture-planter.md) - [Ambient Grow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-ambient-grow-light.md) - [Naturalistic Biophilic Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioo-lamp.md) - [Plant-Supporting Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-growlight.md) - [Glowing Organic-Waste Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra.md) - [Self-Watering Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-lamp.md)