# Extraterrestrial Water Purifiers Tokyo Engineers Create UFO-Like Design for Awareness Festival By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-ufo References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/08/solar-powered-u.php) & [pinktentacle](http://www.pinktentacle.com/2009/08/solar-ufo-water-cleaners-afloat-in-osaka-canals/) A group of Tokyo engineers have created a massive UFO for the Aqua Metropolis Festival. The eco-friendly UFO is designed to continuously [purify water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-purification-appliance) through [solar-powered filtration systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-water-purification-system). The device stands at 5 feet tall and stretches 16 feet in diameter. The eco-friendly UFO pumps an large amount of oxygen into the water to improve the quality. When the solar panels become too hot, water is shot out the top (like a whale) in order to cool down the machine. The eco-friendly UFO can purify 2,400 gallons of water every day. It’s big, creative and making a huge difference toward a more green (or blue, for water’s sake) planet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 52% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Water Filtration:** The use of solar-powered filtration systems in innovative designs like the UFO presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the water purification industry. - **Sustainable Technology:** The development of eco-friendly devices such as the UFO highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the sustainable technology sector. - **Alternative Energy Solutions:** The integration of solar panels and water-powered cooling mechanisms in unique designs like the UFO showcases disruptive innovation possibilities in the alternative energy industry. ### Where This Applies - **Water Purification:** The UFO's solar-powered filtration system and innovative water cooling technique demonstrate opportunities for disruptive innovation in the water purification industry. - **Renewable Energy:** The inclusive use of solar power in the UFO's design suggests potential for disruptive innovation in the renewable energy sector. - **Event and Festival Planning:** The creation of visually striking and eco-friendly installations like the UFO at festivals presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the event and festival planning industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drinking Water Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric.md) - [Tire-Crafted Solar Stills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-solar-still.md) - [Water-Producing Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airtowater-converter.md) - [Drone-Equipped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultro-air-purification-system.md) - [Vibrant Metal Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conecto.md) - [Avant-Garde Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasium-water-purifier.md) - [Avant-Garde Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasium.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generator Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercube100-wc100.md) - [Water-Based Entertainment Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arivia-watersurface-drone.md)