# Mounted Micro Turbines 'Hydro' is Designed to Meet the Energy Needs of Rural Areas By manzil | Published 2010-10-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Hydro/692687) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/francisco-lupin) Industrial designer Francisco Lupin has designed a micro turbine which will [generate power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-energy-harvesting) to lighten rural areas where there are no access to electricity. Named '[Hydro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-bottle-tradein),' it consists a number of micro turbines which are mounted on a steel bridge with two side guides. It can be placed in the rivers to generate energy. Francisco Lupin has designed the Hydro micro turbines for an international competition which is still in its initial phases. **Implications** - The power generation and distribution industry is booming as demand for cheap, sustainable energy rises. Although meeting the demand for this consumer solutions at a reasonable price would require considerable research, the rewards for businesses capable of this feat would be likely be compensated handsomely. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rural Electrification:** Creating sustainable, affordable energy solutions for rural areas with no access to electricity. - **Micro Turbine Technology:** Developing compact and efficient micro turbines for power generation in various settings. - **Hydroelectric Innovation:** Exploring innovative ways to harness hydroelectric power for clean energy generation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Power Generation:** Revolutionizing the way energy is generated and distributed to meet the rising demand for sustainable solutions. - **Renewable Energy:** Creating disruptive innovations in renewable energy technologies to decrease reliance on traditional sources. - **Rural Development:** Addressing the lack of electricity access in rural areas through innovative electrification projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bladeless-wind-turbine-design.md) - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Water-Powered Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breach-house.md) - [Portable Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator.md) - [Turbine-Based Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade-1.md) - [Wind Turbine Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade.md) - [Portable Wind Turbine Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Concept Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydra-bike.md)