<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmowind-turbine -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# Graceful Suburban Generators
The Harmowind Turbine was Designed with Residential Areas in Mind

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-24 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmowind-turbine
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/07/20/backyard-wind-energy/) & [gizmodo.cz](http://www.gizmodo.cz/?tag=harmowind)

At the moment, there are few opportunities for urban and suburban inhabitants to make their houses truly [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vermicomposter) and far too many reasons why keeping to the grid is worth the convenience. The Harmowind Turbine is a concept that may make [sustainable living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects) a little closer to home, with a design that's efficient and less obtrusive than many.

Standing 10 meters tall, Hailan Li's wind turbine is within the dimensions of a generator that needs no authorization to erect in many parts of Germany. It's on the small side and features a thoughtfully sculpted spinning top that casts as little of a flickering shadow as possible through dwellings' windows below. The [double-blade vertical axis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrokinetic-river-power) Harmowind Turbine can catch gusts above the roof line and benefit from breezes coming from absolutely any direction.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 30% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Eco-friendly Residential Energy:** The Harmowind Turbine offers a sustainable energy solution for urban and suburban homes with its efficient and non-obtrusive design.
- **Small-scale Wind Turbines:** The compact size and specific dimensions of the Harmowind Turbine make it an ideal choice for residential areas.
- **Vertical Axis Wind Turbines:** The double-blade vertical axis design of the Harmowind Turbine allows it to capture wind energy from any direction, offering flexibility in installation.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Renewable Energy:** Companies in the renewable energy sector can explore opportunities to develop and market small-scale wind turbines for residential use.
- **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly energy by offering products and services related to residential wind turbines.
- **Urban Development:** Urban developers can incorporate small-scale wind turbines, like the Harmowind Turbine, into their designs to promote sustainable residential living.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Wind Turbine Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade.md)
- [Turbine-Based Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade-1.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)
- [Portable Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator.md)
- [Portable Wind Turbine Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20.md)
- [Single-Blade Offshore Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleblade-offshore-wind-turbine.md)
- [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md)
- [Style-Conscious Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windmill-air-purifier.md)