# Solar-Powered Hotels Sweden's Icehotel Site Will Be Adorned With a Solar-Powered Hotel By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-11-03 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swedens-icehotel References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/icehotel-open-year-round-solar-power/40186/) & [icehotel](http://www.icehotel.com/icehotel-to-open-year-round/) Sweden's Icehotel is a truly [unique hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populus-hotel), located in the town of Jukkasjarvi, that is literally made of ice, meaning it melts away each year and is replaced by a different structure in the following season. Now however, the site is set to be made even more appealing and versatile with the addition of a permanent solar-powered hotel that will be open year-round, so guests can continue visiting the site when the Icehotel itself isn't operational. This new solar-powered hotel will be operated using [solar energy harvested](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-energy-technology) during the sunny summer months, making use of the vast daylight available up north during that time of year. Sweden's Icehotel will begin operating its solar-powered sibling at the end of 2016, and will enable guests to enjoy the site all year round. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Permanent Solar-powered Hotels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating sustainable and eco-friendly accommodations that operate year-round using solar energy. - **Utilizing Daylight for Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing technologies and systems that harness daylight to generate energy and power various industries. - **Expanding Seasonal Attractions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Extending the lifespan and visitor experience of seasonal attractions by incorporating solar-powered elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating solar energy systems into hotel operations to enhance sustainability and attract eco-conscious guests. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the use of solar power in industries to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources and mitigate environmental impact. - **Tourism and Travel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating renewable energy solutions into tourist destinations to create year-round attractions and support sustainable travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sky-Based Hotel Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuclearpowered-sky-hotel.md) - [Off-Grid Solar-Powered Saunas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermasol.md) - [Branded Car-Powered Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpowered-hotel.md) - [Solar-Powered Vineyard Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vineyard-building.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Solar-Powered Pop-Up Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-offgrid-cabin.md) - [Solar Energy-Capturing Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackery-lighttentair.md)