# Floating Refuelling Rafts The S2S Project Makes it Possible to Live Light on the Earth's Oceans By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-02-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s2s-project References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/01/30/power-pump-at-sea/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/S2S-project/2106698) Even if your [luxury boat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-16) has a functional sail for passive propulsion, yachting still generally impacts the environment negatively when any engine is also employed. For those buying into new aquatic toys with eco-friendly features, the S2S Project would greatly enhance your experience on the water by supplying green energy to run your on-board systems. Marco Paolucci's innovative concept takes advantage of [tidal power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-flight) within the Gulf of Campania. The hi-tech raft works with BioStream devices installed across the seabed, harnessing the renewable energy of the tumultuous surf and gathering 1MW each. The floating S2S Project stations serve to distribute power to passing boaters while consuming some for themselves to provide information about the weather, perform [water desalination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-solar-still) and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tidal Power Rafts:** The S2S Project is pioneering the use of tidal power rafts for green energy production and distribution, presenting opportunities for similar innovations. - **Eco-friendly Boating:** The S2S Project encourages eco-friendly boating by supplying green energy to run on-board systems, presenting opportunities for more sustainable boating practices. - **Smart Raft Stations:** The S2S Project's smart raft stations perform water desalination and provide weather information, indicating opportunities for more versatile and multi-functional platforms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marine Energy:** The S2S Project's use of tidal power presents opportunities for advancement in the marine energy industry for more sustainable energy production and distribution. - **Boating Industry:** The S2S Project's eco-friendly boating solution presents opportunities for the boating industry to embrace sustainability practices and technology for on-board systems. - **Water Desalination:** The S2S Project's incorporation of water desalination technology presents opportunities for the water desalination industry to innovate and advance in its field. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Minimalist Solar Power Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soel-senses-62-electric-catamaran.md) - [Hydrofoiling Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiling-electric-boats.md) - [Solar-Powered Compact Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng.md) - [Solar-Powered Private Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen50.md) - [Opulent Eco-Friendly Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneiric-yacht.md) - [Hydrofoil-Equipped Yacht Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alte-volare-yacht-tender.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluyt-yacht-concept.md)