# Solar Sail Tankers The Aquarius by Eco Marine Power is a Solar-Powered Sail for Shipping Boats By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquarius-by-eco-marine-power References: [ecomarinepower](http://www.ecomarinepower.com/en/research) The Aquarius by Eco Marine Power is an incredible new sail technology that could, at long last, bring nautical transport back within the realm of wind power. By being able to generate power via either [solar or wind energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maritime-transportation-system), the Squarius by Eco Marine Power has the potential to drastically reduce the carbon footprint of the world's shipping. As luck would have it, however, the series of [rigid sail apparatuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc) also has potential for smaller craft as well. **Implications** - Since global warming has caused a huge concern amongst businesses and citizens of the world, there have been a lot of changes made to products to try and help benefit the earth. Consumers tend to buy eco-friendly products so that they help to leave a [smaller carbon footprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birds-eye-shipping-trucks). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Shipping:** The Aquarius sail technology presents an opportunity for the shipping industry to reduce its carbon footprint and adopt sustainable practices. - **Renewable Energy in Transportation:** The integration of solar and wind power in sail technology opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for renewable energy adoption in transportation. - **Green Consumer Demand:** The growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products creates a market for smaller crafts utilizing sail technology to reduce carbon emissions. ### Where This Applies - **Shipping:** The Aquarius sail technology has the potential to revolutionize the shipping industry's approach to sustainability and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. - **Renewable Energy:** The integration of solar and wind power in sail technology creates opportunities for the renewable energy industry to expand its reach in transportation. - **Recreation and Leisure:** The demand for eco-friendly options in recreational sailing opens up a market for smaller craft utilizing green sail technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wind-Powered Cargo Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windpowered-cargo-ship.md) - [AI-Powered Sail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-system.md) - [Solar-Powered Private Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen50.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Minimalist Solar Power Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soel-senses-62-electric-catamaran.md) - [Opulent Eco-Friendly Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneiric-yacht.md) - [Battery-Packed Wind Farm Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerx.md) - [Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-elcat-solar-electric-boat.md) - [Enchanting Old-World Sailing Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orient-express-silenseas.md)