# Pedal-Powered Pines The Copenhagen Christmas Tree Will Light Up With Aerobic Energy By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copenhagen-christmas-tree References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/copenhagens-pedal-powered-christmasl-tree-shows-off-energy-efficiency-sends-a-message-for-talks.php) & [hopenhagen.org](http://hopenhagen.org/) Danish citizens will have a tremendous role to play in lighting up this year's Copenhagen Christmas tree. The annual tree will be lit using the energy generated from riders of [15 bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-cycling-system) in Copenhagen's City Hall Square. The 17-meter Copenhagen Christmas tree, which is adorned with [700 LED bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence), provides an amazing example of eco-friendly power. With Copenhagen known as the 'City of Cyclists,' the [pedal-powered LED tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lit-by-sht) will act as a gigantic representation of the city's love for green transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 81% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Power:** Using pedal power to generate energy for lighting up the Christmas tree showcases the growing trend of eco-friendly power generation. - **Green Transportation:** The pedal-powered LED tree highlights the trend towards green transportation options, encouraging the use of bicycles instead of cars. - **Community-driven Innovation:** The involvement of Danish citizens in lighting up the Christmas tree demonstrates the trend of community-driven innovation, where people actively engage in finding innovative solutions together. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The use of pedal power to generate electricity for the Christmas tree presents opportunities for the renewable energy industry to explore new methods of power generation. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The pedal-powered LED tree highlights possibilities for the sustainable transportation industry to develop innovative solutions that promote green commuting. - **Community Engagement:** The community involvement in lighting up the Christmas tree creates opportunities for industries focused on community engagement and collaborative problem-solving. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Karaoke Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tree-display.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Cutout Christmas Tree Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-display.md) - [Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up.md) - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md) - [Sleek Electricity-Storing Velomobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricity-storing-velomobile.md) - [Recycled Wood Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative.md) - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md) - [Crank-Powered Bike Light Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet.md)