# Solar-Powered Kayaks The Klepper E-Kayak Saves Your Arms the Trouble By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekayak References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/kleppers-solar-powered-e-kayak/36155/) & [klepper.de](http://www.klepper.de/de/) The Klepper e-kayak is a kayak that is equipped with a handy [solar-powered electric drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temo450-carbon-edition). Kayaking is a very rewarding and fun thing to do and a great way to get out and experience nature, however it can also be extremely tiring as it takes a lot of muscle movement to get the kayak to move just a little bit. Now, this new kayak gives paddlers the opportunity to take a bit of a break and let the [solar-powered motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy) take over. What's great about the Klepper e-kayak is that it doesn't completely kill the charm of regular kayaking, as [kayakers can still paddle along](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otter-bike-explorer) using their own strength. When they feel like they could use a break however, they can simply switch on the motor and get going. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar-powered Kayaks:** The Klepper E-Kayak demonstrates the trend of integrating renewable energy technology into traditional outdoor activities. - **Electric-powered Personal Transportation:** The solar-powered electric drive in the Klepper E-Kayak showcases the trend of using electric motors for personal transportation in outdoor settings. - **Hybrid Outdoor Equipment:** The combination of manual paddling and solar-powered motor in the Klepper E-Kayak represents a trend of creating hybrid outdoor equipment that offers both traditional and innovative functionalities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** The Klepper E-Kayak presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the outdoor recreation industry to develop sustainable and energy-efficient equipment. - **Renewable Energy:** The integration of solar-powered electric drives in kayaks highlights potential innovation opportunities for the renewable energy industry to expand into the outdoor sports sector. - **Personal Transportation:** The use of electric motors in kayaks opens up possibilities for companies in the personal transportation industry to explore new modes of eco-friendly outdoor travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-elcat-solar-electric-boat.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Powered Portable Kayak Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-x-bixpy-k1-outboard-kit-bundle.md) - [Solar-Powered Private Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen50.md) - [Minimalist Solar Power Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soel-senses-62-electric-catamaran.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2.md) - [Eco-Friendly Superyacht Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ejet-4x-tender.md)