# Solar Powered Skyscraper The Time Residences Tower By TechnoGadget | Published 2006-12-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-time-residences-tower-solar-powered-skyscraper References: [blog.wired](http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2006/12/dubai_tower_to_.html) The British consortium is building the world's largest gadget; “The Time Residences tower, a [solar powered skyscraper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1) that will use the electricity thus generated to rotate through 360 degrees.” Tav Singh, director of [Dubai Property Ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-green-spine) said, “We didn't want to build just another building or tower, we wanted to create something unique - a precious place to live - a genuine contender to be one of the great buildings in the world.” The Time Residences tower will offer [200 expensive apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-dubai); Singh said "they want to build many more such towers, with one for every time zone." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar Power:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the solar power industry include the development of more efficient solar panels and energy storage solutions. - **Rotating Architecture:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in rotating architecture include the integration of smart technologies for optimized energy usage and improved building functionality. - **Luxury Residences:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury residences market include the incorporation of sustainable and eco-friendly features to meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious living. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in integrating renewable energy technologies into building design and construction processes. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the trend of solar-powered skyscrapers by developing more efficient and cost-effective solar technologies. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can embrace disruptive innovation by incorporating sustainable and unique architectural designs, attracting environmentally conscious and luxury-focused buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Lined Energy Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1.md) - [Sky-Garden Leisure Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sobha-skyparks.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Cube-Shaped Skyscraper Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mukaab.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Emirati-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-tower.md) - [Sustainable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-wind-corporation.md)