# Element-Powered Generators The 'Freflow' Portable Generator Harnesses Water and Wind Power By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-12-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freflow-portable-generator References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/12/20/a-water-and-wind-powered-portable-generator-for-all-your-outdoor-adventures/) The conceptual 'Freflow' portable generator is positioned as a premium piece of gear for avid explorers that will enable them to capture power and keep it on hand for when it's needed most. Designed by Alex Worthington, the device can be used seamlessly in the natural environment to capture energy from both water and wind, which will maximize its functionality when being used in the field. The energy captured by the generator is stored onboard in order to let users charge their smartphone or other device via the built-in USB port. The conceptual 'Freflow' portable generator boasts a bottle-like design that makes it suitable for packing alongside other essential gear to keep it within reach without adding on too much additional heft. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Energy Generation:** The trend of element-powered generators presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the renewable energy industry. - **Portable Power Solutions:** The trend of element-powered generators opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the portable power industry. - **Environmentally-friendly Technology:** The trend of element-powered generators provides an avenue for disruptive innovation in creating eco-friendly technology. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities with element-powered generators. - **Portable Electronics:** The portable electronics industry can tap into disruptive innovation possibilities with element-powered generators. - **Green Technology:** The green technology industry can embrace disruptive innovation with element-powered generators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator.md) - [Portable Wind Turbine Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20.md) - [Compact Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station1.md) - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Aesthetic Functional Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-force-power-station.md) - [Collapsible Solar-Powered Energy Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-storage-power-supply.md) - [Solar Generator-Integrated Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsfree-2.md) - [Sustainable Portable Solar Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetti.md) - [Kinetic-Friendly Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-resort-power-bank.md)