# Manmade Tornados as a New Energy Source By Alex Covert | Published 2007-08-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-energy-source-manmade-tornados References: [spluch.blogspot](http://spluch.blogspot.com/) & [thestar](http://www.thestar.com/article/238291) Louis Michaud, a retired refinery engineer and founder of AVEtec Energy Corporation, has created the unthinkable - a [vortex engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-engine-technology). When I say vortex, I mean a swirling mass of air; otherwise known as a tornado. Louis believes this a viable, [emission-free alternative to present electricity generation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-energy-harvesting) methods. **Implications** - The growing global awareness of our limited energy resources is forcing engineers to devise futuristic methods of generating power. The most promising areas of development are environmentally friendly generators that use natural elements like [wind, sun and water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrokinetic-river-power) to create renewable electricity. To take advantage of this opportunity, designers must look to Mother Nature and the world of science fiction for inspiration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tornado-based Energy Generation:** AVEtec Energy Corporation's creation of a vortex engine opens up possibilities for tornado-based energy generation as an environmentally friendly alternative. - **Renewable Energy Sources:** The trend towards development of environmentally friendly generators using natural elements like wind, sun and water continues as the demand for renewable energy sources grows. - **Nature-inspired Energy Innovations:** Designers and engineers must look to Mother Nature and the world of science fiction for inspiration in developing disruptive innovations in the energy industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Energy Generation:** AVEtec Energy Corporation's vortex engine could potentially disrupt the energy generation industry with its innovative approach to sustainable energy. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry will benefit greatly from breakthroughs in natural and sustainable energy sources like tornado-based energy generation. - **Clean Energy:** The demand for clean energy sources will drive further investment in research and development of innovative energy solutions like AVEtec Energy Corporation's vortex engine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bladeless-wind-turbine-design.md) - [Eco Oceanic Energy Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waveline-magnet-concept-design.md) - [Single-Blade Offshore Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleblade-offshore-wind-turbine.md) - [Spinning Flame Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terracotta-heater.md) - [Gasoline-Producing Prototype Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircela.md) - [Toroidal Vehicle Propellors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toroidal-propellor.md) - [Portable Wind Turbine Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20.md) - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md)