# Solar-Powered Portable Greenhouses The Smart Mini Greenhouse Units are an Urban Farming Solution By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-greenhouse References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/solar-powered-smartphone-controlled-greenhouses-city-dwellers-balconies/) & [solargreens.net](http://www.solargreens.net/) This innovation in urban farming exists in the form of a smart mini greenhouse designed to fit on a city dweller's balcony. Based in Colorado, the [Solar Greens Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) created My Terrace Farmer -- a solar powered portable greenhouse you can control remotely with your smartphone. Consisting of compact, [modular units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havn) that easily accommodate city life, My Terrace Farmer is made out of air craft-grade aluminum and is insulated with SolaWrap. The system can be put together in a few hours by a couple of people. The portable nature of the mini greenhouse also makes it perfect for short-term renters who can take the unit with them when they move apartments. The [hydroponic unit waters and fertilizes itself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod) in addition to collecting rainwater and creating compost, It also has an emergency back-up battery that can power the LED grow lights. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Mini Greenhouse:** The trend towards smaller, technologically advanced urban farming solutions presents opportunities for companies to innovate with modularity, portability, and self-sustainable features. - **Sustainable Urban Agriculture:** The increasing demand for locally sourced produce and the need for sustainable farming practices create opportunities for disruptive innovation with solar-powered, hydroponic systems and composting features. - **Remote Controlled Agriculture:** Advances in technology enable remote control of agriculture systems, presenting opportunities for companies to innovate with automation and smart technology features that allow users to monitor and control systems remotely. ### Where This Applies - **Agriculture:** Companies in agriculture can leverage the trend towards urban farming by developing innovative crop production systems that are sustainable, efficient, and tailored to urban environments. - **Renewable Energy:** The trend towards solar-powered farming creates opportunities for renewable energy companies to develop and market solar-powered solutions for urban agriculture and crop production. - **Smart Home Technology:** Developers of smart home technology can capitalize on the trend towards remote-controlled agriculture by integrating smart features in agricultural systems that allow for remote monitoring and control through mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Minimal Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-planter.md) - [App Controlled Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md) - [Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md) - [Smart Indoor Hydroponics Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-modular-indoor-hydroponics-garden-grow-vegetables-and-herbs-automatic.md) - [Container-Based Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-farm-mini.md) - [Growth-Accelerating Smart Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letpot-smart-garden.md) - [In-House Gardening Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-gardening.md)