# Solar Power Cruisers Float Silently with a Buffalo Solar Boat By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-09-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-power-boat References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-boats-go-green-on-water-with-buffalo-s-solar-powered-boat/) & [buffalosolarboats](http://www.buffalosolarboats.com/) A new [water vessel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boat-model), the Buffalo Solar Boat, wants to help boaters go green. If you care about the waters you're cruising around in, the traditional [gas-powered boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-series) posit something of a conundrum. Sailing is awesome, but requires more maneuvering skills. The Buffalo Solar Boat has a [battery that can provide power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc) on cloudy days and during nighttime expeditions. The boat isn’t very cute, but going green carries an attractiveness all on its own. The company is taking orders now on their water-soluble Prius. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 72% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Green Boating:** Opportunity for innovative and environmentally-friendly boat designs and technologies. - **Solar-powered Vessels:** Disruptive innovation potential in the boating industry with solar-powered boats. - **Battery Technology:** Opportunities for advancements in battery technology for renewable energy storage in boats. ### Where This Applies - **Boating:** Innovative solutions for greener and more sustainable boating practices. - **Renewable Energy:** Integration of solar power and battery technology in the renewable energy industry. - **Manufacturing:** Production and assembly of solar-powered boats and battery systems for the boating industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-elcat-solar-electric-boat.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Minimalist Solar Power Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soel-senses-62-electric-catamaran.md) - [Solar-Powered Compact Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng.md) - [Solar-Powered Private Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen50.md) - [All-Electric Lifestyle Pontoon Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pontoon-boat.md) - [Hydrofoiling Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiling-electric-boats.md) - [All-Electric Leisure Cruise Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-eliseo-day-boat.md) - [Luxurious Recreational Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recreational-electric-boat.md)