# Floating Solar Cells Sunengy's Liquid Solar Array System Glides Over The Ocean By Michael Plishka | Published 2009-04-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-solar-energy-sunengys-solar-power-system References: [sunengy](http://www.sunengy.com/) It's not cheaper than fossil fuel, but it's cleaner and cooler - literally and figuratively. Sunengy's Liquid Solar Array system is designed to [float on the surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floatis) of the ocean. A large lens follows the sun across the sky throughout the course of the day, focusing the sun's rays on a [solar cell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-energy-technology). The cell itself is cooled by ocean water. In the event of storms, the entire system rotates itself under water, protecting all the vital components. **Implications** - Made mostly from plastic, the Liquid Solar Array system holds a myriad of [floating solar collectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-solar-tracker). Each of these comes equipped with silicon photovoltaic cells at the water surface and is easily able to track the sun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 80% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Floating Solar Arrays:** Developing innovative systems that harness solar energy on bodies of water, such as oceans and lakes, offers disruptive opportunities for sustainable energy production. - **Lens-based Solar Tracking:** Integrating large lenses to follow the movement of the sun across the sky can optimize solar energy collection and improve the efficiency of photovoltaic cells. - **Water-cooled Solar Cells:** Utilizing water from the ocean or other bodies of water to cool solar cells can enhance their performance and prevent overheating, unlocking new possibilities for efficient solar energy generation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore the use of floating solar arrays and water-cooled solar cells to increase the capacity and efficiency of solar energy production. - **Sustainable Technology:** The development and implementation of lens-based solar tracking systems can contribute to the growth of sustainable technology, making renewable energy more accessible and efficient. - **Marine Engineering:** The field of marine engineering can leverage the technology behind floating solar arrays to create innovative solutions for harnessing solar energy in oceans and other water bodies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levante-origami-solar-panel.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Solar-Powered Pool Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-pool-ionizer.md) - [Lunar Material-Based Solar Cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-dust.md) - [Aquatic Floating Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm.md) - [Efficient Scalable Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovskia-solar.md) - [Flexible Solar Film Energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heliafilm.md) - [User-Friendly Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-energy.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md)