# Energy-Efficient Cookware The Flare Pan by Dr. Thomas Povey Reinvents the Traditional Cooking Pot By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flare-pan References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/finned-flare-pan/32945/) & [isis-innovation](http://www.isis-innovation.com/news/news/IsisworkswithLakelandtolaunchOxford-designedcookingpan.html) The [Flare Pan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flare-ears) is perhaps one of the most exciting things to hit the market since jeggings. Of course, it isn't nearly as controversial. As energy efficient as jeggings are comfortable, the aesthetic is nevertheless much more pleasing to the eye. Although some people might take issue with cleaning the Flare Pan's exterior considering that there are a ton of fin-like protrusions to deal with. That said, the Flare Pan is an exciting re-design of a [traditional piece of cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-nonstick-technology) because it requires 40 per cent less heat. Designed by Dr. Thomas Povey of the [University of Oxford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeidler-architecture), the Flare Pan is heavily influenced by technology developed to dissipate heat in jet engines. The fins are meant to absorb previously wasted heat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Energy-efficient Cookware:** The Flare Pan reduces heat requirement by 40%. - **Innovative Cooking Technology:** The Flare Pan is inspired by heat dissipation technology used in jet engines. - **Enhanced Heat Absorption:** The fins on the Flare Pan absorb previously wasted heat. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cookware Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore energy-efficient designs like the Flare Pan. - **Home Appliance Retail:** Retailers can offer innovative cookware like the Flare Pan to eco-conscious consumers. - **Heat Management Technology:** Companies can apply heat dissipation techniques from the Flare Pan to other industries such as electronics or automotive. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Non-Stick Pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-pan.md) - [Rocket Design-Inspired Skillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireup-skillet.md) - [Air-Infused Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airtaste-cookware.md) - [Elevated Kitchen Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t-fal-1.md) - [Versatile Space-Saving Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ingenio.md) - [Hybrid Design Kitchen Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-frying-pan.md) - [High-Performance Titanium Pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-always-pan-pro.md) - [Efficiently Convenient Cookwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-pot.md) - [Functionally Ribbed Dutch Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireup-dutch-oven.md)