# Plug-In Solar Appliances Clarian Technologies Unveils Plug-and-Play Photovoltaic Products By profilalouminio | Published 2010-08-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-energy-photovoltaic-residential References: [profilalouminio](http://www.profilalouminio.com/10/post/2010/08/plug-in-solar-systems-by-clarian-technologies-provides-easy-access-to-solar-energy.html) & [clariantechnologies](http://www.clariantechnologies.com/) Solar power company Clarian Technologies has unveiled a true solar appliance for residential use. Its most exciting attribute is its plug-and-play application: Just plug the product into an exterior outlet and start collecting [solar power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion) for electricity inside your home. Clarian Technologies' base model, Sunfish, will cost $799; the largest product will run about $4,000. Compare these figures to a typical roof-mounted system, which costs a minimum of $10,000 and rises steeply from there. **Implications** - These price differences are attributable to varying amounts of energy generated. A homeowner with the largest Sunfish is expected to generate approximately 150kWh per month compared to the 920 a typical homeowner goes through in a month. However, at $4,000, [energy usage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-by-uncharted) and bills will still be substantial for this revolutionary solar appliance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 53% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plug-and-play Solar Power:** The plug-and-play application of Clarian Technologies' solar appliance presents an opportunity for easy and convenient adoption of solar power in residential settings. - **Affordable Solar Solutions:** Clarian Technologies' solar appliances offer a more cost-effective alternative to traditional roof-mounted systems, providing disruptive innovation in the solar power industry. - **Reduced Installation Complexity:** The simple plug-in nature of Clarian Technologies' solar appliances simplifies the installation process, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity to companies in the solar installation industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** Clarian Technologies' plug-and-play solar appliances are shaking up the renewable energy industry by making solar power more accessible and affordable. - **Home Appliances:** The integration of solar power into plug-and-play appliances offers a disruption opportunity for companies in the home appliance industry to cater to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Solar Installation:** Clarian Technologies' easy-to-install solar appliances present an opportunity for disruption in the solar installation industry by reducing complexity and costs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md) - [User-Friendly Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-energy.md) - [Balcony-Friendly Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solar-bank-2-e1600-pro.md) - [Balcony-Ready Solar Power Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-powerstream.md) - [Home Energy Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-energy-storage-system.md) - [Roof-Mounted EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-sun.md) - [Modular Solar Battery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-home.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Home Backup Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-e10.md)