# Sustainable Inflatable Sail Systems Michelin Group Designed the WISAMO Wind-Powered Sail For Boats By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-06-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wisamo References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/06/11/michelin-debuts-inflatable-sail-system-to-decarbonize-the-global-maritime-industry-providing-freight-ships-with-clean-wind-energy/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+yankodesign) & [michelin](https://www.michelin.com/en/) [Michelin Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-and-beyond), the multinational French tire manufacturing company, unveiled the WISAMO wind-powered sail system. The innovation veers away from tire manufacturing and makes strides on the ocean as part of a sustainability project. The WISAMO, part of Michelin Group's Wing Sail Mobility project, was designed to contribute to the company's long-term goal of cutting global maritime transport emissions by more than half by 2050. The [inflatable sails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-installation) are designed for [freight and cargo ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sailing-cargo-ship) to help increase efficiency and decarbonize the maritime industry at large. The sails are designed with a ply-and-socket installment system to fit most commercial cargo ships. Moreover, ships can use the wind energy harnessed from the system as a supplementary power source in addition to the ship's engines Image Credit: Yanko Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wind-powered Sail Systems:** Designing wind-powered sail systems for boats to increase efficiency and reduce emissions can be a disruptive innovation for the maritime industry. - **Inflatable Sail Technology:** Developing inflatable sails for ships equipped with a ply-and-socket installation system can revolutionize the cargo and freight shipping industries. - **Sustainability in Transportation:** Incorporating sustainable solutions in transportation through innovations like wind-powered sails can create disruptive changes in the maritime industry and drive toward decarbonization. ### Where This Applies - **Maritime Industry:** The maritime industry can benefit from implementing wind-powered sails to increase efficiency and reduce emissions, creating opportunities for sustainable shipping. - **Cargo and Freight Shipping:** Incorporating inflatable sail technology with ply-and-socket installation systems can lead to disruptive innovations in the cargo and freight shipping industries for more sustainable transportation options. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Wind-powered sail systems can contribute to renewable energy solutions for the maritime industry, creating new opportunities for the renewable energy industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wind-Powered Cargo Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windpowered-cargo-ship.md) - [AI-Powered Sail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-system.md) - [Enchanting Old-World Sailing Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orient-express-silenseas.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Mast-Mounted Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc.md) - [Zero-Emission Sailboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-emission-sailboat.md) - [Inflatable Modular Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havn.md) - [Space-Inspired Airless Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metl-tire.md) - [Battery-Packed Wind Farm Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerx.md)