# Tree Root Power Stations The 'Solar Tower Concept' is Able to Power Half a Million Households By manzil | Published 2010-08-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-concept References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Solar-Tower-Concept/655350) & [charlwood.au](http://www.charlwood.com.au/) Charlwood Design's '[Solar Tower Concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda)' is a futuristic thermal power station which will be able to power half a million households. Inspired by the complex network of roots beneath a tree, the Solar Tower Concept was originally designed for Enviromission and it will be exhibited [Smithsonian Institute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitrogendriven-recovery-boost) Design Triennial in New York. The Solar Tower Concept uses the sun’s radiation to heat up the air collected under a glass area and the heat flows through the structure's chimney which provides [energy to the turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade). The estimated energy that a single tower can produce is about 200 megawatts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Thermal Power Stations:** There are opportunities to disrupt the energy industry by developing innovative and sustainable ways to generate power through futuristic thermal power stations like the Solar Tower Concept. - **Energy Generation From Sun's Radiation:** The concept of harnessing the sun's radiation to produce energy can lead to disruptive advancements in renewable energy technologies, providing cleaner and more efficient power sources. - **Inspired Designs From Natural Phenomena:** Drawing inspiration from natural systems, such as the complex network of tree roots, can spark innovative ideas for creating efficient and environmentally-friendly power generation structures. ### Where This Applies - **Clean Energy:** The clean energy industry can benefit from the development of futuristic thermal power stations, like the Solar Tower Concept, to meet the growing demand for sustainable and renewable energy solutions. - **Renewable Energy Technologies:** Advancements in renewable energy technologies, such as capturing and converting the sun's radiation, can disrupt the energy industry by offering more efficient and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional power generation methods. - **Design and Architecture:** Incorporating natural phenomena and inspired designs into the field of design and architecture can lead to disruptive innovations in creating sustainable structures and power generation systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Lined Energy Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1.md) - [Sustainable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-wind-corporation.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Solar-Powered Floral Garden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tree-house.md) - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md) - [Self-Powered Mobile Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-towers.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Gigawatt Solar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gigawatt-solar-projects.md)