# Wind Dam Cool Russian Eco Initiative By TechnoGadget | Published 2007-11-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-dam-original-and-cool References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/wind-dam-redefining-the-role-of-sails/) The architects of Chetwood Associates are planning to build a large wind dam in Lake Lagoda in North West Russia. The dam will feature a 75-meter sail that directs incoming wind down into the turbine. Although the company doesn't state how much electricity the wind dam can generate, the projection of new [environmentally friendly buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade) is a clear-cut sign of development and innovation in this arena. **Implications** - As society pays more attention to our dwindling resources, environmentally focused entrepreneurs are creating innovative designs to generate energy using [sustainable sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator). These sources, whether they be wind, water or sunlight, require breakthrough engineering designs to create the output our energy guzzling society requires. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 35% | 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:** New innovative solutions for generating renewable energy are driving the trend towards sustainability. - **Disruptive Insfrastructure Design:** Infrastructure designs that effectively leverage natural elements such as wind and water can disrupt traditional energy generation methods. - **Environmentally Focused Entrepreneurship:** Entrepreneurs are seeking new business opportunities by developing innovative and sustainable designs for energy production. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Energy:** The energy industry is being disrupted by new approaches to renewable energy generation. - **Architecture:** Innovations in the architecture and design industry are creating sustainable buildings that incorporate renewable energy sources. - **Engineering:** Breakthrough engineering designs are necessary to effectively generate and utilize renewable energy sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Powered Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breach-house.md) - [Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bladeless-wind-turbine-design.md) - [Single-Blade Offshore Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleblade-offshore-wind-turbine.md) - [Floating Turbine Wind Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petrofac-and-seawind-ocean-technology.md) - [Hydrokinetic River Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrokinetic-river-power.md) - [Water-Surrounded Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistling-wind-island.md) - [Turbine-Based Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade-1.md) - [Rooftop Walkway-Topped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring.md) - [Wind Turbine Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade.md)