# Prismatic Solar Panels Pyramid-Shaped Glass Receptors That Are Eco-Friendly and Pretty By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-02-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-shaped-glass-receptors References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/02/glass-pyramid-s.php) & [greeninc.blogs.nytimes](http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/29/overcoming-the-ugly-factor-in-building-integrated-solar-design/) Clunky, black solar panels may not be an eco-friendly eyesore for much longer. The [Centre for Architecture Scienve and Ecology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-the-exhibition) has developed a series of pyramid-shaped glass receptors that work as efficient solar panels and are easy on the eyes. The pyramid-shaped glass receptors focus sunlight onto a small solar cell at the center of the each individual pyramid. Here the light is collected and stored and works just like a regular solar panel, however, the transparent glass receptor looks like a prism and so much prettier than its ugly cousin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Prismatic Solar Panels:** The trend of utilizing visually-appealing solar panels with unique shapes has disrupted the traditional solar panel market. - **Efficient Solar Energy Collection:** The move towards the development of more efficient and innovative methods of collecting solar energy has disrupted the solar energy industry. - **Sustainable Architecture:** The trend towards utilizing environmentally-friendly and visually-appealing building materials has disrupted the architectural industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Solar Panel Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of solar panels are now presented with the opportunity to innovate and create visually-stunning solar panel models that appeal to consumers. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry, including solar power, has been disrupted as a result of the development of pyramid-shaped glass receptors, as it can lead to the collection of more efficient sustainable energy. - **Architectural Design:** The creation of visually-appealing building materials has disrupted the architectural industry, as designers can now incorporate sustainable design options into their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage Building-Blending Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-solar.md) - [Efficient Scalable Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovskia-solar.md) - [3D Solar Panel Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipa.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levante-origami-solar-panel.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Ultra-Thin Solar Panel Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-2.md) - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md) - [Pyramid-Roof Glass Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pavilion.md)