# Personal Wind Turbines The Waterlily Micro Turbine Uses Wind to Power Up Your Personal Electronics By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-05-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-turbine References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/mini-wind-turbine-charges-devices-via-usb/) & [waterlilyturbine](http://www.waterlilyturbine.com/) The Waterlily micro turbine is a miniature device capable of charging your electronic devices with [wind power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-power-1000-mini). The Canadian startup developed the personal turbine with oceanographers in mind. The durable and portable micro turbine can charge any device with a USB port and uses wind energy or can be used manually with a [hand crank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet) if the breezes aren't in your favor. The invention can be submerged under water up to a depth of 36,000 feet for an unlimited amount of time. It has two USB ports and a 12 foot charging cable, making it perfect for the great outdoors. Campers, cyclists, hikers, paddlers and the like can use the turbine to power up everything from GoPro cameras to smartphones. This is an example of how sustainable energy is becoming accessible to consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Wind Turbines:** The Waterlily micro turbine demonstrates the trend of portable wind turbines that can be used to charge personal electronics on the go. - **Off-grid Power Solutions:** The Waterlily micro turbine highlights the trend of off-grid power solutions that allow users to generate electricity in remote locations. - **Sustainable Energy for Outdoor Activities:** The Waterlily micro turbine exemplifies the trend of sustainable energy solutions for outdoor enthusiasts, enabling them to power their devices during outdoor activities. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** The Waterlily micro turbine presents opportunities for the outdoor recreation industry to offer customers sustainable energy solutions that enhance their outdoor experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** The Waterlily micro turbine opens up possibilities for the consumer electronics industry to develop more eco-friendly charging options for personal devices. - **Renewable Energy:** The Waterlily micro turbine contributes to the renewable energy industry by providing an innovative and portable solution for harnessing wind power. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Portable Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Mast-Mounted Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc.md) - [Turbine-Based Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade-1.md) - [Wind Turbine Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade.md) - [Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bladeless-wind-turbine-design.md) - [Single-Blade Offshore Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleblade-offshore-wind-turbine.md) - [Hydrokinetic River Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrokinetic-river-power.md)