# Power-Generating Complexes The Sonnenschiff Solar City By Rolf Disc is Super Eco-Friendly By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-08-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolf-disc References: [rolfdisch.de](http://www.rolfdisch.de/index.php?p=home&pid=276&L=1&host=2) The Sonnenschiff Solar City by Rolf Disc is definitely an innovative concept to conserve and generate energy. Providing four times the energy it consumes, this complex of 52 homes uses [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) and other power-conserving sources to ensure an eco-friendly housing environment. As a super green living option for environmentalists, this Sonnenschiff Solar City by Rolf Disc will undoubtedly inspire more [eco-friendly housing options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes) for the future. **Implications** - The world is shifting towards a more eco-conscious mode of fuel consumption. As such, corporations that actively seek to harness [alternative fuel sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2) enjoy a spike in popularity due to their commitment to green initiatives. Corporations looking to easily create empathetic customer relations can do so by incorporating environmentally conscious initiatives into their daily operations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Eco-friendly Housing:** More eco-friendly housing options will be developed in the future to conserve and generate energy - **Alternative Fuel Sources:** Corporations that harness alternative fuel sources will enjoy a spike in popularity due to the shift towards eco-conscious fuel consumption - **Green Initiatives:** Corporations can build empathetic customer relationships by incorporating environmentally conscious initiatives into their operations ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies have the potential to contribute to the development of more eco-friendly housing options - **Architecture:** Architects can design and build more eco-friendly living spaces using power-conserving sources and solar panels - **Real Estate:** Real estate companies can market eco-friendly homes and communities as a super green living option for environmentalists ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md) - [Balcony-Ready Solar Power Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-powerstream.md) - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Solar-Powered Compact Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng.md) - [High-Quality Electric Micro Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-one-1.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md)