# Twin Tower Power Plants These 'Metallica Towers' Provide Renewable Energy for Dubai By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallica-towers References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/architect-conceptualizes-renewable-energy-power-plant-for-dubai/) & [evolo.us](http://www.evolo.us/architecture/metallic-towers-in-dubai-are-a-sustainable-power-plant/) The '[Metallica Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project)' are two towers that were designed to provide renewable energy to the desert kingdom of Dubai. The towers were conceptualized by Egyptian architecht Karim Elnabawy and feature [wind turbines and solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade). The uber-intelligent design of these 'Metallica Towers' hopes to take advantage of Dubai's harsh weather conditions. Heat absorbed by the towers is gathered in the solar panels and used to serve power to the wind turbines. The 'Metallica Towers' have a gorgeous design that looks nothing like conventional power plants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Renewable Energy Tower Design:** Creating renewable energy sources via unique tower design for harsh weather conditions. - **Green Architecture:** Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly design elements. - **Hybrid Energy Solutions:** Combining multiple renewable energy sources to create more efficient energy solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Innovative architecture concepts that provide renewable energy sources. - **Renewable Energy:** Companies involved in producing and delivering renewable energy sources. - **Sustainable Development:** Developers focusing on creating sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Emirati-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-tower.md) - [Mirrored Steel Solar Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-control-building.md) - [Sustainable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-wind-corporation.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Self-Powered Mobile Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-towers.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md)