# Solar Super Yachts The Ocean Empire LSV Harnesses Sustainable Energy in its Luxury Voyager Design By Summer Luu | Published 2011-01-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-empire-lsv References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/sauter-carbon-offset-design-debuts-its-latest-ocean-empire-lsv-superyacht-for-2011/) & [sautercarbonoffsetdesign](http://www.sautercarbonoffsetdesign.com/ocean-empirelsv4.html) This superyacht lets you sail into the future with looks of sci-fi inspiration that offers [eco-friendly luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-horizons) on the beautiful Ocean Empire LSV. It's green design reduces the large carbon footprints of megayachts by running on energy from the sun, wind and oceanic waves. The hi-performance superyacht aims to reduce 50% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions amongst other sustainable initiatives. The Ocean Empire LSV is one [solar-charged monster yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boat-model) that offers the ultimate luxe sailing for the sea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 89% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-luxury:** The trend of combining luxury with eco-consciousness represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to provide high-end sustainable products and services. - **Renewable Energy-powered Transportation:** The trend of using renewable energy to power transportation, such as the Ocean Empire LSV, represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to reduce carbon emissions and offer environmentally-friendly options to consumers. - **Sustainable Yachting:** The trend of eco-conscious yachting represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop yacht designs that prioritize sustainability while providing luxurious experiences for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Yachts:** Luxury yacht manufacturers and designers have an opportunity to incorporate sustainable materials and technologies to meet the demands of environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry has an opportunity to expand into the transportation sector, providing solutions for eco-friendly modes of transportation such as the Ocean Empire LSV. - **Eco-tourism:** The eco-tourism industry can take advantage of sustainable yachting trends to offer environmentally-friendly yacht charters and tours to consumers seeking sustainable travel options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Eco-Friendly Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneiric-yacht.md) - [Solar-Powered Private Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen50.md) - [Solar Panel Luxe Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flame-superyacht.md) - [Minimalist Solar Power Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soel-senses-62-electric-catamaran.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Water-Reflecting Superyacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-88m-superyacht-concept.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluyt-yacht-concept.md) - [Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-elcat-solar-electric-boat.md) - [Luxury Eco-Focused Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-yacht-1.md)