# Mobile Energy Mill Generators The MobileMill Combines Wind and Solar Power for Disaster Scenes By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-mill References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/portable-energy-mill-wind-solar-power-disaster-sites/) & [windstream-inc](http://www.windstream-inc.com/products/solarmill) This portable energy mill is capable of providing [wind and solar power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion) in emergencies. MobileMill is specifically intended for disaster sites, combining the two sustainable energy methods to generate power for first responders at the scene. Developed by WindStream Technologies, the SolarMill is described as the most complete renewable energy generator in the world. The MobileMill incorporates this hybrid technology, resulting in a mobile trailer with both [solar photovoltaic panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-solar-tracker) as well as [vertical axis wind turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade) in one. Created for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the integrated device uses wind power when the sun isn't shining and solar power when there isn't sufficient wind power. The energy mill functions within one minute and can provide 4kW of sustainable energy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Renewable Energy Generators:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient and compact renewable energy generators for emergency situations. - **Hybrid Energy Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine different renewable energy technologies to create hybrid solutions for disaster relief. - **Portable Power Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create portable and easily deployable power systems for emergency response teams. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in renewable energy sector to provide sustainable power solutions for disaster scenarios. - **Disaster Relief:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized technology for disaster relief organizations to efficiently generate power during emergencies. - **Emergency Response:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative power systems to support emergency response teams in providing immediate assistance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Portable Wind Turbine Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20.md) - [Collapsible Solar-Powered Energy Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-storage-power-supply.md) - [Self-Powered Mobile Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-towers.md) - [Sustainable Portable Solar Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetti.md) - [Mast-Mounted Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc.md) - [Portable Mini Power Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-portable-power-station.md) - [Rollable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elite-320.md)