Jules Verne 149 years ago predicted this !

Behold !
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/02/pictures/110208-jules-verne-google-doodle-183rd-birthday-anniversary/
Light propelled ships will fly to the Moon ! ( Jules Verne 1865 )
http://blogthinkbig.com/en/inventions-jules-verne-predicted/ More details here !
This is literally his propelled light ship !

This is also Jules Verne inspired; http://twistedsifter.com/2012/07/worlds-first-solar-powered-boat-to-circumnavigated-world/

18% efficient panels 537 m2 produce 95 kw.

Better picture of the Albatross !