# Airport Energy Converters 'Green Noise' Turns Airport Sounds into Energy By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-noise References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/green-noise-self-powered-runway-lights-convert-noise-into-electricity/) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/01/22/noise-is-cool-for-power/) Since airports tend to be the loudest places in any city, designer Hung-Uei Jou came up with a concept that can turn those sounds into eco-friendly energy. The [Green Noise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-kinoko-kensho) is a little gadget that sits on the [airport runway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gateway-collection) and converts the booming aircraft sounds into usable energy. Green Noise takes the sound energy and converts it into electricity. It then uses the electricity to power the [runway lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion), reducing the overall use of energy at the airport. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sound Energy Conversion:** Exploring technologies that can harvest sound energy to power electrical systems - **Renewable Energy in Transportation:** Investigating ways to incorporate renewable energy sources in transportation infrastructure - **Smart Energy Solutions for Noise Pollution:** Developing innovative solutions that can convert noise pollution into clean energy ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation and Logistics:** Discovering ways to incorporate green technology in airport and transportation infrastructures - **Renewable Energy:** Creating new energy conversion solutions from noise pollution to advance renewable energy solutions - **Smart City Infrastructure:** Designing and implementing innovative smart energy solutions for noise pollution in urban areas ## Related on Trend Hunter - [LED-Wrapped Airport Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pragues-airport.md) - [Noiseless Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircraft-technology.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Sound-Sensitive LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-led-lamp.md) - [Solar-Powered Hearing Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3m-worktunes-connect-solar-hearing-protector.md) - [Calming White-Noise Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-noise-speaker.md) - [Airport Sleep Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-dimensions.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Headphone-Specific Airport Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-intransit-experience.md)