# Mass-Produced Solar Power Grids SunCatcher Systems Aim to Make America Energy-Independent By Doug Gordon | Published 2009-02-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-thermal-power-making-a-solar-power-grid-a-reality References: [popularmechanics](http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/research/4288743.html?page=1) & [stirlingenergy](http://www.stirlingenergy.com/technology/suncatcher.asp) In our quest for cleaner, more reliable energy, man has looked towards the sun for a long time. The science may at last have caught up with the dream of a true [solar energy grid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-energy-technology). A new plant being constructed in Albuquerque, New Mexico may just be the straw that breaks the oil dependency of America. Each of the [SunCatcher systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltage-energy-group) is capable of producing 60,000 kwh of electricity a year--enough electricity to power over a dozen homes. Stirling Energies plans to build about 70,000 SunCatchers to provide [power to over a million homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-solar-projects) starting next year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mass-produced Solar Power Grids:** Opportunity for large-scale production of solar power grids to revolutionize the energy industry. - **Clean and Reliable Energy:** Innovative solar energy solutions can pave the way for a cleaner and more reliable energy future. - **Energy Independence:** Advancements in solar energy can help countries achieve energy independence and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry has the potential to be transformed by the mass production of solar power grids. - **Power Systems:** The power systems industry can benefit from disruptive innovation in solar energy generation and distribution. - **Construction:** Construction companies can play a crucial role in building solar power plants and infrastructure for widespread adoption of solar energy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md) - [Roof-Mounted EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-sun.md) - [Balcony-Ready Solar Power Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-powerstream.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Efficient Scalable Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovskia-solar.md) - [Gigawatt Solar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gigawatt-solar-projects.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Home Energy Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-energy-storage-system.md) - [Subsidized Rooftop Solar Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/state-of-Gujarat.md)