# Sustainable Solar-Powered Beers Oakham Sun City is Brewed Using Power from a Rooftop Solar Array By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-07-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakham-sun-city References: [foodmanufacturing](https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22946270/english-brewer-launches-a-solarpowered-beer) & [oakhamales](https://www.oakhamales.com)  The Oakham Sun City blonde ale is the UK-based brewery's latest libation created with [sustainability in the spotlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Samlesbury-brewery) for beer enthusiasts alike to feel good about enjoying. The brewery announced a new partnership with CUB UK and Electron Green to install a [rooftop solar array](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-100-years) on its facility in Peterborough, England which includes more than 1,000 photovoltaic panels. The Sun City beer is thus sustainably brewed with solar power and will make its debut next month with a 3.7% ABV for an easy drinking profile. Mark Tetlow spoke on the Oakham Sun City blonde ale saying, "This is a huge step in making Oakham Ales more sustainable. We’re delighted to welcome the Electron Green team along to celebrate the installation’s completion by helping us brew Sun City, our first ‘[Solar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-bird-bath-kit) Blonde.’” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 46% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 - **Renewable Energy Brewing:** Breweries adopting renewable energy sources like solar power represent a transformative shift toward sustainable drink production. - **Eco-conscious Alcohol Production:** The trend of crafting alcoholic beverages with an emphasis on environmental responsibility is gaining momentum within the beverage industry. - **Collaborative Solar Installations:** Partnerships between breweries and renewable energy companies to utilize solar panels signal a collaborative approach to reducing carbon footprints. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Breweries:** The craft beer industry is increasingly integrating sustainable practices to appeal to eco-aware consumers. - **Renewable Energy Solutions:** Renewable energy companies are finding new markets by providing solar solutions to non-traditional industries like brewing. - **Sustainable Packaging:** With an eye on sustainability, the packaging of eco-friendly alcoholic beverages is becoming a focal point in reducing environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Celebrating Summer Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-summer-ale.md) - [Beer-Cooling Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-billboard.md) - [Drinker-Specific Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beavertown-brewery-oil-your-neck.md) - [Sustainable Surplus Bread Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-brewing-and-tiny-rebel.md) - [Solar-Powered Beer Sheds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolshed.md) - [Solar-Powered Tequila Operations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hacienda-cazcabel.md) - [Beer-Branded Solar Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-light-solar-cooker.md) - [Sunshine-Themed Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbrew-sunshine-underground.md) - [Coastal Charity-Supporting Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbodied-ale.md)