# Hydroelectric Knapsacks The Backpack Power Plant by Bourne Energy By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backpack-power-plant References: [bourneenergy](http://www.bourneenergy.com/futuremain.html#SPP) Although I can't think of many people who would need the Backpack Power Plant, that doesn't mean they're not out there. Actually, come to think of it, there are plenty of professions that could benefit from a portable hydroelectric power source. Created by Bourne Energy, the Backpack Power Plant is much more convenient than a Power Bar. All it needs is a stream of water to produce electricity, and unless you're stranded in the dessert, that shouldn't be hard to come by. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Portable Power Generation:** The trend of developing portable power generation systems enables professionals in remote locations to access electricity. - **Hydroelectric Innovation:** The development of hydroelectric innovations like the Backpack Power Plant presents disruptive opportunities in the renewable energy sector. - **Off-grid Energy Solutions:** The increasing demand for off-grid energy solutions drives the need for portable and accessible power sources like the Backpack Power Plant. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Adventure:** The outdoor adventure industry can benefit from portable and sustainable energy sources, enhancing comfort and safety during expeditions. - **Emergency Response:** The emergency response industry can utilize portable hydroelectric power sources to provide electricity in disaster-stricken areas, ensuring critical services and communication. - **Remote Research:** Remote research industries, such as environmental studies and wildlife conservation, can leverage portable power generation systems for sustained operations in remote locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetti-handsfree-power-station.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Modular Power Station Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coalax-lancer-300.md) - [Collapsible Solar-Powered Energy Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-storage-power-supply.md) - [Homeless Support Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-makeshift-traveler-backpack.md) - [Compact Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station1.md) - [Extreme Weather Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynayak-portable-power-station.md) - [Portable Mini Power Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-portable-power-station.md) - [Suitcase-Style Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-powerhouse-767.md)