# Bulbous Power Plants The Aard Combines Solar Panels and Wind Turbines to Create Power By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aard References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/aard-is-an-efficient-and-functional-combination-of-a-wind-turbine-and-solar-energy-plant/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_profile.asp?individual_id=108708&city=Lahti&school_id=98582&c=1&) The Aard is the greatest idea that no one has thought of yet. This eco power plant from designer Arttu-Matti Immonen combines solar panels with [wind turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc) to create an unstoppable green power generator. The Aard is covered in solar panels that produce power during the day, and dynamos to capture power when the wind kicks up. Fossil fuels are rapidly on the decline, and green power seems to be the fuel of the future. I look forward to seeing the Aard dotting city streets and sidewalks someday. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Combined Renewable Energy:** The Aard combines solar panels and wind turbines, showcasing the trend of integrating multiple renewable energy sources. - **Eco Power Generation:** The Aard exemplifies the trend of innovative, environmentally-friendly power plants that harness renewable energy. - **Urban Green Infrastructure:** The Aard's potential deployment on city streets and sidewalks highlights the trend of incorporating green power solutions into urban landscapes. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** The Aard presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the renewable energy industry by combining different sources to maximize power generation. - **Green Technology:** The Aard showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the green technology sector by revolutionizing the design and operation of power plants. - **Urban Planning:** The Aard opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in urban planning, as it offers a solution for integrating sustainable power generation into city infrastructure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Sustainable Car Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-harvest-wind.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md) - [Portable Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator.md) - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Sustainable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-wind-corporation.md) - [Heritage Building-Blending Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-solar.md) - [Portable Wind Turbine Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20.md)