# Green Power Plants This German Power Plant is "Green" in Every Sense of the Word By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-power-plant References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/06/10/this-power-plant-isnt-just-green-its-beautiful/) & [kadawittfeldarchitektur.de](http://www.kadawittfeldarchitektur.de/en.html) This green power plant is "green" in more ways than one -- it emits a green glow at night and by day it's a state-of-the-art energy-efficient power plant. While the words "power plant" and "beautiful" are not usually coupled together, this green power plant designed by 'kadawittfeldarchitektur' changes that fact. Located in Dusseldorf, Germany, this power plant supplies the city with "[climate-friendly and district heat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern)." It also provides beautiful views of the city, making it one of the few power plants around the world that attracts visitors. This beautiful green power plant proves that electricity does not have to be synonymous with global warming and that even industrial buildings can incorporate unique and [innovative design elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Energy Efficiency:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing and implementing energy-efficient power plants. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing power plants that incorporate unique and innovative design elements. - **Eco-tourism:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in transforming power plants into tourist attractions by offering beautiful views and unique experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in renewable energy sector by incorporating energy-efficient technology in power plant design. - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in architecture and design industry by incorporating sustainable and visually appealing elements in power plant construction. - **Tourism and Travel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in tourism and travel industry by promoting power plants as tourist attractions and creating unique experiences for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rooftop Walkway-Topped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring.md) - [Colored Glass Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-solar-panels.md) - [Next-Gen Nuclear Power Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-nuclear-reactor.md) - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Net-Positive Energy Botanical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-selby-botanical-gardens.md) - [Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage.md) - [Industrial Landmark Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md)