# Sustainability-Focused Solar Prototypes IKEA & Little Sun Collaborate on a Range of Solar Products By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-06-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-prototype References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/ikea-little-sun-solar-prototypes/#slide-3) The collaboration between Olafur Eliasson's Little Sun and Swedish furniture giant IKEA results in the launch of a series of solar prototypes that are specially designed to promote a sustainable lifestyle. The partnership was announced last year at Democratic Design Days in Sweden and the findings were presented at this year's event. The IKEA x Little Sun capsule is titled SAMMANLÄNKAD. Still in the testing stages, the solar prototypes are looking to remove the dependency between households and electrical grids. It is increasingly important to work relentlessly toward promoting an eco-conscious lifestyle that is kind and mindful of the planet and it resources. The official launch of IKEA x Little Sun's range is scheduled to enter the market in 2021. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Lifestyle:** The collaboration between IKEA and Little Sun aims to promote a sustainable lifestyle through solar prototypes. - **Eco-conscious Living:** The launch of SAMMANLÄNKAD solar prototypes looks to remove dependency on electrical grids and encourage eco-conscious living. - **Renewable Energy Solutions:** The partnership between IKEA and Little Sun presents disruptive innovation opportunities for renewable energy solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The collaboration between IKEA and Little Sun in the development of solar prototypes has potential implications for the furniture industry. - **Energy:** The SAMMANLÄNKAD solar prototypes could disrupt the energy industry by providing renewable and sustainable energy solutions. - **Technology:** The launch of solar prototypes by IKEA and Little Sun incorporates technological advancements that could impact the technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Solar-Powered Bike Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunrider-1.md) - [Wildlife Conservation Decor Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sandlpare.md) - [Accessible Accent Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoration-light.md) - [Collaborative Smart Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartthings-2.md) - [Smart Ambient Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-smart-lights.md) - [Immersive Solar-Powered Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-minutes-and-20-seconds.md) - [Sustainable Solar Portable Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp.md)