# Tourist-Attracting Energy Generators The Great River Turbine by Michael Jantzen is Enticing By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-river-turbine References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/sarah.moore) The Great River Turbine from artist Michael Jantzen is a hybrid between a clean energy source and an eye-catching tourist attraction. The massive, conceptual water turbine, if constructed, would measure 100 feet in diameter and feature 12 stainless steel blades that rest on a moveable barge. This barge would float up and down with the tides and allow for tourists or sight-seers to walk on it and get a closer look at the structure. Jantzen designed the turbine to be constructed in a big city near a large water source such as the Mississippi river so as to be able to continually create pollution free, sustainable energy. Creating a design that is so appealing to passersby could promote interest in the sustainable energy movement, or at very least, create a connection between citizens and this particular renewable energy source. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-tourism Energy Generators:** Hybrid energy generators that serve both as a clean energy source and tourist attractions have significant potential for eco-tourism industries. - **Interactive Renewable Energy Installations:** Installations that allow visitors to interact with renewable energy sources can create a connection between citizens and these sources, promoting interest in the sustainable energy movement. - **Floating River-based Turbines:** Turbines that float on rivers and generate pollution free, sustainable energy have potential applications for urban areas near large water sources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sustainable Tourism:** Hybrid energy generators that serve both as a clean energy source and tourist attractions have significant potential for eco-tourism industries. - **Renewable Energy:** Interactive renewable energy installations can create a connection between citizens and these sources, promoting interest in the sustainable energy movement. - **Urban Planning:** Floating river-based turbines have potential applications for urban areas near large water sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrokinetic River Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrokinetic-river-power.md) - [Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bladeless-wind-turbine-design.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Turbine-Based Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade-1.md) - [Portable Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator.md) - [Deconstructed Windmill Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wip-windmill-in-play.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md)