# Energy-Generating Water Fowls The Energy Duck is a Public Art Installation and Power Plant By Michael Hines | Published 2014-07-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-duck References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/energy-duck-copenhagen/33007/) & [landartgenerator.org](http://landartgenerator.org/project.html) The solar panels in your backyard are all well and good, but they’re nothing compared to the [Energy Duck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge). This [giant floating duck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraca) is both a public art installation and a green power plant. The duck is covered in [photovoltaic panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy) to capture energy from the sun during the day. Additional energy creation comes from in-house turbines that are activated when the Energy Duck is flooded. In addition to serving as a power plant, the duck is also a view point for its home city, Copenhagen. Visitors can see how the duck generates energy and also catch a great view of the Danish capital. The Energy Duck was designed for the 2014 Land Art Generator Initiative Copenhagen, a contest that seeks out public art installations that can also function as full-scale green power plants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 84% | 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) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Renewable Energy Art:** The Energy Duck combines public art installations with renewable energy generation, opening up opportunities for innovative and visually appealing green power initiatives. - **Floating Power Plants:** The concept of floating power plants, like the Energy Duck, leverages water bodies to generate renewable energy, offering a disruptive solution for coastal regions and areas with limited land resources. - **Integrated Energy Generation:** The Energy Duck showcases the potential of combining multiple sources of renewable energy, such as solar panels and in-house turbines, to create an integrated and sustainable power system. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore the integration of art and power generation to create visually stunning and eco-friendly installations like the Energy Duck. - **Public Art:** The public art industry can find opportunities in creating installations that serve a dual purpose, such as generating renewable energy, to enhance the aesthetic and functional value of urban spaces. - **Tourism and Recreational Facilities:** The tourism and recreational industry can embrace attractions like the Energy Duck to offer visitors unique experiences, combining art, sustainable energy, and stunning views of landscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Universal Micro-Mobility Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckt.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Rotating Solar Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-1.md) - [Hatching Duck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mama-duck-surprise.md) - [Toy-Like Duck-Inspired Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducky-thermometer.md) - [Balcony-Ready Solar Power Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-powerstream.md)