# Super Turbines Sky Serpent By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-05-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-wind-power-doug-selsams-sky-serpent References: [popscihttp](http://www.popsci.comhttp://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2008-05/ten-times-turbine) & [selsam](http://www.selsam.com) Doug Selsam's turbine ideas are not just blowing in the wind; they are transforming the wind into power-generating machines. At a cost of $250,000 to develop, the 25-rotor turbine '**Sky Serpent**' is said to produce three kilowatts (3000 watts) of power. The Sky Serpent is still in the concept stage, but Selsam has already sold over 20 [home-built, 2,000-watt dual-rotor turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade-1). Some of the [multi-rotor wind catcher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skymill) models are moored offshore and held elevated high in the air by a blimp. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Turbine Innovations:** Doug Selsam's Sky Serpent turbine concept demonstrates the potential for multi-rotor turbines to generate significant amounts of power. - **Renewable Energy Revolution:** The development of cost-effective wind turbines like the Sky Serpent opens up new opportunities for harnessing wind energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. - **Offshore Wind Farms:** The use of moored offshore wind catcher models held elevated by a blimp presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating efficient and scalable wind farms. ### Where This Applies - **Wind Power:** The turbine developments showcased by Doug Selsam have the potential to revolutionize the wind power industry. - **Renewable Energy:** The advancements in multi-rotor wind turbines contribute to the growing renewable energy sector and its potential to transform the global energy landscape. - **Aerospace:** The integration of blimps and wind catcher models in offshore wind farms introduces new applications and collaborations between the renewable energy and aerospace industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator.md) - [Single-Blade Offshore Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleblade-offshore-wind-turbine.md) - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Mast-Mounted Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc.md) - [Wind Turbine Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade.md) - [Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bladeless-wind-turbine-design.md) - [Portable Wind Turbine Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20.md) - [Turbine-Based Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade-1.md) - [Floating Turbine Wind Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petrofac-and-seawind-ocean-technology.md)