# Market-Expanding Energy Initiatives CloudSolar Offers Solar Panels for Renters Without Roofs By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panels-for-renters References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/renters-solar-roof/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cloudsolar-own-solar-panels-no-roof-required--4) Even if you don't have a roof or own your own home, you (and the environment) will still benefit from these [solar panels for renters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balcony-energy-storage-unit). Boston-based startup CloudSolar is currently running a crowdfunding campaign on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology) for physical solar panels you can own. This enables anyone to support solar energy, as the panels are installed remotely at a CloudSolar farm. In an effort to increase how much solar power is generated in the United States, the new venture is trying to get more eco-friendly people involved and expand the market. Solar panels for renters are available for purchase. The resulting power is sold to [local transmission lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion) and 80% of the revenue goes pack to the panel-owning customer. The startup will also manage government rebates and tax credits on the customers' behalf. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar Panels for Renters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding access to solar energy for renters without roofs by offering panels that can be owned and installed remotely. - **Crowdfunding for Solar Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harnessing the power of crowdsourcing to support the growth of solar power generation in the United States. - **Revenue Sharing for Panel Owners:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a revenue-sharing model where panel owners receive a portion of the revenue generated by the sold power and manage government rebates and tax credits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating innovative models like solar panels for renters and crowdfunding to drive growth in the renewable energy industry. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Addressing the needs of renters by providing access to renewable energy solutions, which can differentiate rental properties and attract environmentally conscious tenants. - **Financial Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new platforms and tools to manage revenue sharing, crowdfunding campaigns, and government rebates for the renewable energy sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [User-Friendly Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-energy.md) - [Balcony-Ready Solar Power Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-powerstream.md) - [Balcony-Friendly Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solar-bank-2-e1600-pro.md) - [Utility-Led Solar Aggregations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Surya-Ghar.md) - [Photovoltaic Plant Investment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-investment-app.md) - [Subsidized Rooftop Solar Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/state-of-Gujarat.md) - [Efficient Scalable Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovskia-solar.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Solar Energy-Capturing Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackery-lighttentair.md)