# Sustainable Shade Systems Skyshade is an Indian Social Business Capturing the Sun By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-01-25 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyshade References: [clearlyso](http://www.clearlyso.com/company/6389/Skyshade.html) & [skyshade.in](http://www.skyshade.in/) Based in Hyderabad, India, Skyshade is a social business and the first Daylighting Company in India. "Skyshade have continuously put Knowledge in action to transform ideas into useful products," says the Clearly So in its company directory. "Their products include green technologies and help to promote sustainable living." Some of their products include parans, skylights, solar liter systems, fiber optic solar lighting, space frames, tensile membrane structures and other shading structures. Skyshade's list of clients are equally as long and include huge corporations including [Pepsico](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-tomorrow), [Indian Army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-menu1), P&G, Dr. Reddy's and Ashok Leyland. They are attracted to the business because of the company's commitment to sustainability and renewable energy in a competitive manner. **Contact Information** Skyshade [website](http://www.skyshade.in/) Skyshade on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/lightpipe) Skyshade on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/skyshadeindia) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Shade Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly shading structures that promote sustainability and renewable energy. - **Daylighting Company:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions for maximizing natural light in buildings, reducing the need for artificial lighting. - **Green Technologies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture energy-efficient products and systems that contribute to sustainable living. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable shade systems and daylighting solutions into building design and construction processes. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop solar-powered shading structures and lighting systems that utilize clean, renewable energy sources. - **Environmental Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate green technologies that promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slated Phenolic Board Sunshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensombra.md) - [Marine-Grade Sun Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shibumi-shade.md) - [Bamboo Parasol Community Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapmi-center.md) - [Expansive School Bamboo Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talaricheruvu-rural-school.md) - [Sun-Blocking Smartphone Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smartphone-shade.md) - [Sunlight Simulating Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-illuminated-shades.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Automated Window Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-window-shades.md) - [Biology-First Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyview.md)