# Bible-Like Solar Yachts Janne Leppanen's ARKKI Solar Trimaran is Noah's Arc Revamped By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkki-solar-trimaran References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2010/05/06/calling-all-water-babies-the-arkki-solar-yacht/) & [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5530643/this-boat-is-perfect-for-vacation-living-or-weather-apocalypse) The newest envisioned solar sailboat to hit the ocean is Janne Leppanen's ARKKI solar trimaran. The Trimaran, a boat based on the look and purpose of a catamaran, is adorned with solar panels on the deck, which saves up enough power for the entire boat to work in the winter as well. The ARKKI solar trimaran is based off of the biblical story of Noah’s Arc and uses wood to cover the top deck of the [large yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-yacht-concept). But I’m not entirely sure the [solar yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dianai-solar-sailer) will be able to fit all the two-by-two animals in the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar Sailboats:** The trend of utilizing solar technology in sailboats presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the marine transportation industry. - **Green Energy in Watercraft:** The trend of incorporating renewable energy sources like solar power into watercraft opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the boating industry. - **Revamping Traditional Models:** The trend of reimagining traditional boat designs, like Janne Leppanen's ARKKI solar trimaran, offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the boat manufacturing sector. ### Where This Applies - **Marine Transportation:** The marine transportation industry can harness the trend of solar sailboats to drive revolutionary advancements in sustainable sea travel. - **Boating:** The boating industry can embrace the trend of green energy in watercraft to develop innovative and eco-friendly water vessels. - **Boat Manufacturing:** The trend of revamping traditional boat models, exemplified by Janne Leppanen's ARKKI solar trimaran, presents disruptive opportunities for boat manufacturers to create cutting-edge designs with sustainable features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Private Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen50.md) - [Opulent Eco-Friendly Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneiric-yacht.md) - [Minimalist Solar Power Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soel-senses-62-electric-catamaran.md) - [Hydrodynamic Avian-Inspired Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakinyan-catamaran-yacht.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Solar-Powered Compact Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng.md) - [Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-elcat-solar-electric-boat.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluyt-yacht-concept.md) - [Solar Panel Luxe Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flame-superyacht.md)