# City Powering Canopies The Energy Roof Will Provide Power in Perugia, Italy By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-roof References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2010/01/energy-roof-perugia-wolf-d-prix-coop-himmelblau/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [coop-himmelblau.at](http://www.coop-himmelblau.at/) I’m really impressed by the generation of [more sustainable structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards) popping up across the globe, one of the recent ones including the [Energy Roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-selby-botanical-gardens) seen above. Stretching across two buildings, it is an [energy-generating canopy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloti-canopy) of sorts. Designed by COOP HIMMELB(L)AU, the Energy Roof is purported to power the city of Perugia, Italy. Not by accident, the Energy Roof occupies the entry way into a gallery showcasing the history of Perugia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Structures:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating sustainable structures that generate renewable energy. - **Energy-generating Canopies:** Innovations in energy-generating canopies provide the potential to power entire cities. - **Renewable Energy Solutions:** Opportunities exist to develop renewable energy solutions that are integrated into architectural designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** The architectural industry can explore designs that incorporate renewable energy generation to power cities. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can develop innovative solutions, such as energy-generating canopies, to power urban areas. - **Urban Development:** Urban developers can contribute to sustainable practices by integrating energy-generating structures into cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Solar Energy Camping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Rooftop Walkway-Topped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring.md) - [Energy-Harvesting Camper Awnings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xponent-power-xpanse-awning.md) - [Solar-Powered Vineyard Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vineyard-building.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md)