# Green Graveyards The Solar-Powered Santa Coloma Cemetery By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-11-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-power-graveyard-santa-coloma References: [news.wired](http://news.wired.com/dynamic/stories/E/EU_SPAIN_SOLAR_CEMETERY?SITE=WIRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2008-11-23-11-56-58) & [news.bbc](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7745673.stm) The Santa Coloma de Gramenet Cemetery outside Barcelona, Spain is doing its part to stave off global warming; it's installed 462 [photovoltaic panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rajasthan-updates) atop its many mausoleums. Santa Coloma gets plenty of annual sunshine, but the city is so densely populated that implementing a more traditional solar field is impossible. The [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia) at the Santa Coloma de Gramenet Cemetery produce enough electricity to power 60 homes annually, and flows into the local energy grid to help do so. **Implications** - The Santa Coloma de Gramenet Cemetery, which is located just outside of Barcelona, is paying tribute to previous generations by generating its own [clean energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-energy-technology). This is a phenomenal campaign. I would really like to see more like it the very near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 38% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered Cemeteries:** The installation of photovoltaic panels on cemeteries presents disruptive innovation opportunities in clean energy generation and sustainable infrastructure. - **Maximizing Urban Space:** Densely populated cities like Barcelona can explore innovative ways to utilize available space for renewable energy production, such as integrating solar panels on rooftops and buildings. - **Local Grid Integration:** The integration of solar-powered infrastructure into the local energy grid allows for efficient distribution of clean energy, reducing dependence on traditional energy sources. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore opportunities to expand its reach by integrating solar panels into unconventional spaces like cemeteries. - **Cemetery Management:** Cemetery management companies can leverage renewable energy installations as a way to generate revenue and enhance sustainability practices in their facilities. - **Smart City Solutions:** Smart city technology providers can develop innovative solutions to support the integration of renewable energy infrastructure into urban landscapes, maximizing energy efficiency and environmental benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Covered Vertical Mausoleum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-forever-cemetery.md) - [Net-Positive Energy Botanical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-selby-botanical-gardens.md) - [Heritage Building-Blending Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-solar.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Graveyard-Transformed Public Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-of-memories.md) - [Colored Glass Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-solar-panels.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakham-sun-city.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md)