# Origami-Inspired Solar Panels The Levante Origami Solar Panel is 50% Lighter Than Alternatives By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-05-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levante-origami-solar-panel References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/levante-origami-inspired-solar-panel-turns-into-compact-and-portable-form-in-few-seconds/) & [levante.eco](https://www.levante.eco/)  The Levante Origami Solar Panel is a compact piece of technology for [off-grid enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-solar-tracker) and adventurers alike to help them stay connected from virtually anywhere. The solar panel is rated at 50% lighter than alternatives on the market thanks to a carbon fiber frame and is thus great for use in a variety of off-grid locations thanks to its highly [portable construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-power-station). The solar panel will capture energy according to how widely it's open to expose more or less of the photovoltaic cells. The Levante Origami Solar Panel was developed by Sara Plaga and Kim-Joar Myklebust who used the [folding solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank) on satellites as inspiration for the design. The solar panel can be ready for use in seconds to relay power to a battery system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Origami-inspired Solar Panels:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate origami-inspired designs and carbon fiber frames to create lighter, more portable solar panels. - **Off-grid Technology:** Opportunity for companies to develop new off-grid technologies that allow individuals to stay connected from virtually anywhere. - **Portable Renewable Energy Sources:** Opportunity for companies to create more portable and lightweight solar panels that can capture energy even in off-grid locations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies can incorporate origami-inspired designs and carbon fiber frames to create lighter and more portable solar panels. - **Outdoor and Adventure Industry:** Opportunity for companies in the outdoor and adventure industry to invest in off-grid technologies like the Levante Origami Solar Panel. - **Tech and Electronics Industry:** Opportunity for companies in the tech and electronics industry to develop new portable renewable energy sources like the Levante Origami Solar Panel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sego-innovations.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Flexible Solar Film Energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heliafilm.md) - [Folding Solar Power Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexpole-solar-power-bank.md) - [Efficient Scalable Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovskia-solar.md) - [Folding Solar-Equipped Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoeshiner-solar-table.md) - [Essential Camping Solar Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-camping-solar-tables.md) - [Furniture-Like Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/es-30w-solar-panel.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md)