# Hybrid Oceanic Energy Collectors This Ocean Power Generator Collects Energy from Wind and Water By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-07-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-power-generator References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/wind-technology/worlds-first-floating-windcurrent-hybrid-generator.html) & [cbsnews](http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57584292/worlds-first-wind-wave-power-system-to-be-installed-off-japanese-coast/) The 'SKWID' is an ocean power generator that simultaneously collects power from [wind and underwater currents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrokinetic-river-power). It is the world's first [hybrid power generation system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-jet-ski-yacht) and will appear off the coast of Japan in the fall. The SKWID is designed to sit in the ocean takes advantage of energy that could be collected as the wind blows and water moves naturally. SKWID consists of two parts, the 'Darrieus' which reaches 150' above the water's surface, and 'Savonius,' a 50' [spinning turbine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20). The turbines spin in one direction regardless of the direction of the wind or current, and are capable of collecting twice the amount of power that is harvested on land. It is estimated that SKWID will generate enough energy to power 300 Japanese homes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Oceanic Energy Collectors:** The SKWID is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the renewable energy sector as it combines wind and underwater current power generation in a single system. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** The SKWID presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the renewable energy industry by offering a more efficient and sustainable way to harness power from wind and water. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator.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) - [Floating Turbine Wind Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petrofac-and-seawind-ocean-technology.md) - [Mast-Mounted Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Battery-Packed Wind Farm Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerx.md) - [Portable Wind Turbine Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20.md) - [Hydrokinetic River Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrokinetic-river-power.md)