# Savvy Solar Curtains Some Shine Solar Energy Storage System Uses Daylight to Charge at Night By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-10-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/some-shine-solar-energy References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/10/01/sun-shine-and-a-curtain/) The Some Shine Solar Energy Storage System is not only energy efficient, but also easy on the eyes. All you have to do is place the aesthetically pleasing [Solar Curtain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vindow) in the window during the day, wait for it to collect [solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2) and by nighttime it should have enough solar juice stored to power gadgets such as your mobile phone or iPod. Although not the best invention for someone living in Seattle, the Ming-Ching Hsueh designed Some Shine Solar Energy Storage System is still impressively practical and simple. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar-powered Home Decor:** Utilize solar technology in practical and aesthetic ways within household items for energy efficiency. - **Solar-powered Gadgets:** Incorporate solar panels into everyday electronics to promote sustainable energy practices. - **Solar Energy Storage Solutions:** Create efficient storage solutions for solar energy, allowing for easy access and utilization for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Goods:** Integrate solar technology into home goods such as curtains, blinds, and decor pieces to promote energy efficiency. - **Consumer Electronics:** Develop consumer electronics that are powered by solar panels, reducing reliance on traditional forms of power. - **Energy Storage:** Invest in research and development for efficient ways to store solar energy for widespread consumer use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Solar-Powered Curtain Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-curtain-3.md) - [Automated Window Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-window-shades.md) - [User-Friendly Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-energy.md) - [Light-Equipped Outdoor Sun Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-starry-night-sun-shade.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Semi-Fixed Energy Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunshare-technology.md) - [Colored Glass Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-solar-panels.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md)