# Bladeless Wind Turbines The Electrostatic Wind Energy Converter (EWICON) Looks Like a Dyson Fan By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrostatic-wind-energy-converter References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2013-4-3/bladeless-wind-turbine-works-without-any-moving-parts) & [mecanoo.nl](http://www.mecanoo.nl/) The Electrostatic Wind Energy Converter (EWICON) may look like one large bladeless [Dyson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-cool-cf1) fan, but it is in fact a wind turbine. Instead of cooling down the masses, which would be rather thoughtful in the summer heat, it generates power in a sleek and stylish manner. Created by Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo, the prototype for the Electrostatic Wind Energy Converter is currently on display at Delft University of Technology. Essentially, it functions by using particle movements to generate energy. By doing so, it addresses one of the most common complaints of wind turbines: Their [noisiness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasma-actuators). Quieter and more interesting to look at, the Electrostatic Wind Energy Converter also doesn't require as much maintenance as traditional windmills. It suits urban environments as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bladeless Wind Turbines:** Bladeless wind turbines create more compelling, innovative and elegant non-invasive power generation for urban areas. - **Electrostatic Wind Energy Converters:** Electrostatic wind energy converters offer quieter power generation, addressing the common issue of noise from traditional turbines. - **Particle Movement Power Generation:** Particle movement power generation provides non-traditional energy source that may address issues of traditional energy creation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wind Energy:** Wind energy industry benefits from innovation with bladeless turbines and quieter power generation. - **Architecture:** Architects can contribute to non-invasive energy generation for urban environments with bladeless wind turbines. - **Energy Technology:** Energy technology is advancing towards quieter power generation with novel methods such as particle movement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Blade Offshore Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleblade-offshore-wind-turbine.md) - [Mast-Mounted Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc.md) - [Novel Thermal Management Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-management-technology.md) - [Wind Turbine Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade.md) - [Rectangular Bladeless Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rectangular-bladeless-fans.md) - [Portable Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator.md) - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Turbine-Based Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade-1.md) - [Futuristic Bladeless Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetopetra.md)