# Solar Cycle Storage The Nazli Yucel 'Bike Park' is a Monument to Mother Earth By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nazli-yucel-bike-park References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/concept-bike-parking-system-harnesses-solar-energy-for-city-streetlights/) & [nazliyucel](http://nazliyucel.com/section/132827_Bike_Park.html) Planned for the city of Copenhagen, the Nazli Yucel 'Bike Park' promotes green living in two ways. The cycle-happy Danish city can begin to recruit more bikers with an increase in the number of [bicycle shelters in the streets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-x-skarper), reducing the quota of cars on the road. By giving shelters a flat side on which [solar panels can be attached](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion), the Nazli Yucel 'Bike Park' also succeeds at massing energy in a renewable way. The possibility for it to harness 1,630 hours of sun each year will ensure that Copenhagen can have at least its [traffic and street lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia) powered through this system, but the potential within these Nazli Yucel 'Bike Park' shelters will surely proliferate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Renewable Energy Infrastructure:** Designing solar-panelled infrastructure can help promote green living and reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Cities and organizations can encourage the use of bicycles by increasing bicycle shelters in public areas. - **Energy Storage Solutions:** Building bicycle shelters with flat sides that can integrate solar panels can help mass energy through renewable sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Urban Planning:** The use of solar-panelled bicycle shelters can inspire designers to incorporate renewable energy infrastructure into public spaces and urban planning. - **Green Energy Providers:** Companies specializing in renewable energy can offer solar-panelled bicycle shelters as a solution to clients looking for energy storage options and sustainable transportation. - **Bicycle and E-bike Manufacturers:** Partnering with cities and organizations to provide solar-panelled bicycle shelters can further promote eco-friendly transportation and sustainability in the bike industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-cargo-bike.md) - [Angular Enclosed Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-cargo-bike.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md) - [Adaptive Parking Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niels-bohr-car-park.md) - [Underwater Bicycle Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ijboulevard.md) - [Solar-Powered eBike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike.md) - [Underwater Bicycling Parking Lots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centraal-station.md) - [E-Bike Charging Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikeflex.md)