# Manta Ray-Inspired Trimarans The Solar Odyssey is an Recycled Solar Sailer By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-odyssey References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/solar-odyssey-zero-emission-trimaran-inspired-by-the-manta-ray/) & [solar-odyssey](http://www.solar-odyssey.com/en/) The Solar Odyssey is a groundbreaking new trimaran from Lemer Pax, designed to cruise the oceans of the world in eco-friendly style. Lemer Pax's trimaran is powered 100 percent by the sun and emits zero emissions. The Solar Odyssey is perhaps the [greenest boat on the water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boat-model) as it is [solar-powered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris) and is made from recycled boat parts. The trimaran measures 60-feet and is covered with 1,184 square-feet of [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy). The Odyssey's unique design lets it slice through the water at 33 knots, a speed which I'm assuming is extremely quick for trimarans. The Lemer Pax team has already unveiled the Solar Odyssey and is prepping it for a possible trip across the globe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar-powered Boats:** The trend of developing and using fully solar-powered boats, like the Solar Odyssey, will disrupt traditional fuel-powered boating and create opportunities for innovation in the marine industry. - **Recycled Materials:** Using recycled materials to build boats, like the Solar Odyssey, will disrupt traditional boat building and create opportunities for innovation in sustainable materials and manufacturing. - **Alternative Maritime Travel:** The trend of developing alternative forms of maritime travel, like the Solar Odyssey, will disrupt the traditional cruise ship industry and create opportunities for sustainable, eco-friendly travel. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Marine Industry:** The marine industry can capitalize on the trend of solar-powered boats and the use of recycled materials to create innovative, sustainable designs. - **Green Energy Industry:** The green energy industry can capitalize on the trend of fully solar-powered boats, like the Solar Odyssey, to expand their market and develop new technologies for the marine industry. - **Travel Industry:** The travel industry can capitalize on the trend of alternative maritime travel, like the Solar Odyssey, to offer sustainable and eco-friendly travel experiences and attract environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Solar Power Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soel-senses-62-electric-catamaran.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) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [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 Compact Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng.md) - [Opulent Catamaran Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunreef-55-ultima.md) - [Enchanting Old-World Sailing Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orient-express-silenseas.md)