# Portable Hydraulic Chargers Vena Microhydro System Harvests and Stores Hydro Electricity By manzil | Published 2010-08-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-microhydro-system References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?portfolio_id=3940526&individual_id=195477) Australian industrial designer Daniel Hull has designed a special [portable turbine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrokinetic-river-power) that derives power from water. The turbine, called the 'Van Microhydro System,' features an anchor, generator, turbine and a battery pack for storing and distributing energy. The easy-to-use Van Microhydro System, which harvests electricity from rivers, comes with a special case that holds the important components of the device when in transit. **Implications** - Today's society is populated by more eco-conscious consumers than ever before. Such consumers are more willing to invest their time and money in products that operate in a sustainable way. Companies and businesses will benefit by tailoring their products and services to function in environmentally friendly ways. The demand for such products will only increase as more consumers are adapting their lifestyles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 31% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Energy Generation:** The rise of eco-conscious consumers creates opportunities for innovative products and services that generate electricity from renewable sources, like the Van Microhydro System. - **Portable Energy Storage:** The need for convenient and portable energy storage solutions presents opportunities for companies to develop compact battery packs that can store and distribute electricity. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Designing products with sustainability in mind, like the special case for the Van Microhydro System, opens up possibilities for creating eco-friendly solutions for other industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can take advantage of the growing demand for sustainable energy generation and develop more efficient and innovative hydroelectric systems. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the need for portable energy storage by creating compact and efficient battery packs that can power various devices on the go. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can explore eco-friendly design practices to develop sustainable solutions for different sectors, such as creating specialized cases for portable energy-generating devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Compact Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station1.md) - [Portable Mini Power Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-portable-power-station.md) - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Hybrid Portable Battery Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-2.md) - [Portable Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator.md) - [Collapsible Solar-Powered Energy Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-storage-power-supply.md) - [Extreme Weather Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynayak-portable-power-station.md) - [Camping-Ready Portable Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-universe.md)