# Steam Ring Chimneys This Clean Energy Plant Launched a Campaign for Its Steam Ring Generator By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-08-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-ring-generator References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/08/17/big-bjarke-ingels-launches-kickstarter-campaign-crowdfunding-smoke-ring-blowing-chimney-amager-bakke-energy-plant-copenhagen/) & [e-architect](http://www.e-architect.co.uk/copenhagen/waste-to-energy-plant) The architects of Copenhagan's 'Amager Bakke' clean energy plant launched a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto) campaign for the chimney's steam ring generator. This plant is quite incredible itself, as it will be the cleanest waste-to-energy plant in the world, have a [functional ski slope on its roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse) as well as a chimney that releases smoky rings into the sky. With a desire to showcase the plant's clean energy, the architects want to build a steam ring generator inside its chimney. Each ring would signify that one carbon tonne had been emitted. Instead of hiding information about emissions, the rings would be showcasing the scientific facts onto the sky for everyone to see. Rocket scientists and combustion engineers are teaming up with B.I.G. architects to create another prototype that will be one third of the final chimney's size. Entirely altering people's perspectives of power plants, this design paves the way for more eco-friendly, multipurpose architecture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 18% | 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) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Clean Energy Plants:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced technologies and designs for clean energy plants that showcase their emissions in a visible and informative way. - **Steam Ring Generators:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce steam ring generators as a unique and attention-grabbing way to indicate carbon emissions from power plants. - **Multipurpose Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate eco-friendly features and recreational elements, such as ski slopes, into power plant designs to change the perception of traditional power plants. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Clean Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cleaner and more efficient technologies for the production of energy from waste materials. - **Environmental Monitoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative monitoring systems that visually display emissions data, such as the use of steam rings, to raise awareness and promote sustainability. - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine function and aesthetics in the creation of eco-friendly buildings that serve multiple purposes and contribute to sustainable development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reanimated Power Plant Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manresa-island.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Colorful Aerial Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-power-campaign.md) - [Flatpack Virtual Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-radiator.md) - [Air Purifying Architectural Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verto-air-purification.md) - [Spinning Flame Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terracotta-heater.md) - [Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-air-purifiers.md) - [Sustainable Car Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-harvest-wind.md)