# Solar Panel Sports Pitches The Cablean Sportveld is a Multi-Surface Field in the Netherlands By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-05-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multisurface-field References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/sports-pitch-turns-giant-solar-panel/) & [cablean.nl](http://cablean.nl/nieuws/opening-cablean-sportveld/) A pitch that works for a variety of sports is one way to use public space wisely, but this Dutch multi-surface field is taking this concept to another level. The Cablean Sportveld is a sports pitch that converts into a giant [solar panel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia) when not in use. At the push of a button it can also be turned into an advertisement. While many [sports arenas and stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisbane-olympic-stadium) are fit for a number of different events, this multi-surface field helps the public, the private sector and the environment. It can do this because it uses a trilon system, the same mechanism that makes advertisement hoardings switch between messages. Using strips attached to a 3-sided axel, the Eindhoven pitch serves as an astro-turf sports pitch, a synthetic grass field and a solar farm. In the future it could also be ad space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-surface Solar Panels:** Multi-functional solar panel surfaces that can be adapted to different purposes. - **Trilon System Mechanisms:** Innovative mechanisms such as trilon systems can help serve multiple purposes in one space. - **Sports Marketing Opportunities:** Transforming sports pitches into advertisements can create new marketing opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports and Recreation:** Incorporating sustainable features such as solar panels into public sports facilities. - **Renewable Energy:** Developing solar panel technology that can be integrated into multipurpose public spaces. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Exploring new advertising opportunities through multipurpose public spaces such as sports pitches and parks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Future Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-stadium.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Social Sports Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballers-sports-venue.md) - [Repurposed Packaging Soccer Fields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-replay-soccer-field.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md) - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Solar Energy Camping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy.md) - [Floating Sustainable Padel Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-padel-court.md)