# Fuel-Free Solar Catamarans The SoelCat 12 Carries 16 Passengers without the Need for Fuel By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soelcat-12 References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/solar-powered-catamaran-soelcat-12/50209/) & [soelyachts](http://soelyachts.com/soelcat12-solar-electric-catamaran/) The SoelCat 12 is an [electric catamaran](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boat-model) that offers space for up to 16 passengers and requires no fuel in order to be used for cruising at a top speed of up to 14 knots. Featuring a range of 150 nautical miles, the catamaran can run for six hours using battery power with that figure increasing to seven and a half if the sun is shining. The SoelCat 12 catamaran is completely outfitted with [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightfoot-scooter) on the top portion of the vessel, which can be used to power onboard systems and even offer an unlikely functionality when docked. The catamaran can be hooked up to the power grid when docked in order to feed [solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy) into it with the average energy collected enough for five households to be powered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fuel-free Catamarans:** The development of solar-powered or electric boats could drastically reduce the amount of fuel consumed in the shipping and transportation industry. - **Renewable Energy Integration:** The integration of solar panels into vessels and infrastructure could provide a new source of sustainable energy in various industries. - **Marine Tourism Innovation:** Solar-powered catamarans could provide an eco-friendly alternative for the travel and tourism industry, attracting conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from developing and implementing solar-powered or electric vessels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. - **Energy:** Solar-powered boats can provide an additional source of renewable energy and reduce environmental impact in various industries. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel industry can innovate by embracing eco-friendly alternatives, such as fuel-free catamarans, catering to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-elcat-solar-electric-boat.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunreef-zero-cat.md) - [Solar-Powered Private Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen50.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Inflatable Two-Level Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portless-catamaran.md) - [Autonomous Electric Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callboats-cat-10l.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Opulent Catamaran Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunreef-55-ultima.md) - [All-Electric Leisure Cruise Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-eliseo-day-boat.md)