# Solar Paint Turn Your House Into a Power Station By Trend Huntress | Published 2007-07-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-paint-turn-your-house-into-a-power-station References: [associatedcontent](http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/320850/printable_paintable_solar_cells_could.html) & [njit.edu](http://www.njit.edu/publicinfo/press_releases/release_1040.php) In the near future, you might just be able to turn your house or car into a self sustaining [solar powered machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000). This [space age paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecos-1) was unveiled by researchers at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The polymer-based paint can be applied to [plastic sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glasst) to create a solar cell for a fraction of the price, the scientists said. Eventually the panels could be printed on inkjet printers allowing users to hang them where they please. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-sustaining Solar Power:** The development of polymer-based solar paint offers an innovative solution for generating renewable energy by turning any surface into a solar cell. - **Affordable Solar Technology:** The creation of solar panels through inkjet printing opens up new possibilities for cost-effective solar energy generation. - **Flexible Solar Applications:** The use of plastic sheets as a substrate for solar paint allows for flexible installation on various surfaces, expanding the potential applications of solar power. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can leverage solar paint technology to create more accessible and versatile solar solutions. - **Printing Technology:** The printing industry can explore new opportunities in producing solar panels through inkjet printing, adding a sustainable aspect to their offerings. - **Architecture and Construction:** The architecture and construction industry can incorporate solar paint into building materials and surfaces, enabling the integration of renewable energy generation in designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Thin Solar Panel Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-2.md) - [Flexible Solar Film Energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heliafilm.md) - [Heritage Building-Blending Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-solar.md) - [Cooling Vehicle Paint Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-technology.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md) - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md) - [Climate-Responsive Color-Changing Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-paint-1.md) - [Colored Glass Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-solar-panels.md) - [Efficient Scalable Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovskia-solar.md)