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Sunreef Yachts Solar Skin 3.0 -AI-powered solar innovation delivering efficiency on the water

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Published
05/08/2025 by

Sunreef Yachts continues to lead the way in luxury and sustainability with the introduction of Solar Skin 3.0. As part of a broader design evolution across its new catamaran lineup, this cutting-edge solar system marks a bold step toward smarter, more sustainable yachting.

The launch of Solar Skin 3.0 builds on Sunreef’s legacy, delivering a refined and highly efficient solution that significantly reduces the carbon footprint of each vessel.

Sunreef Yachts CTO Nicolas Lapp explains: “The latest generation of our solar skin technology offers top efficiency—currently the highest attainable for silicon cells—marking a major milestone in marine solar innovation. Leveraging machine learning algorithms and real-time data from Sunreef catamarans operating in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Dubai, we are able to continuously refine panel placement and optimize energy yield. Fully developed and produced in-house, each panel functions as a smart unit, dynamically adjusting its electrical output to mitigate shading effects from sails and superstructure, significantly boosting system efficiency even during winter months.”

 

A Benchmark in Clean Energy

The previous generation, Solar Skin 2.0, was already recognized for its industry-leading performance, offering top efficiency and exceptional thermal stability—capable of operating at temperatures above 100°C and compatible with dark paint finishes. It also featured impressive resistance to micro cracking, having been durability-tested over 20,000 load cycles, and incorporated RFID chips in each panel for seamless after-sales service and diagnostics.

 

Solar Skin 3.0

The newly launched Solar Skin 3.0 elevates this innovation even further. It introduces intelligent yield optimization, using advanced algorithms to adjust electrical output in real-time, especially in areas affected by complex shading from sails or rigging.

 

Smarter, Stronger, More EFFICIENT

The layout of the solar system has been designed using machine learning algorithms to optimize panel placement, ensuring maximum energy efficiency tailored to real-world usage. Additionally, the bimini areas of the new catamarans are now equipped with next-generation photovoltaic cells specifically optimized for shaded environments, further enhancing energy generation even under less-than-ideal lighting conditions.

This is more than just an upgrade — it’s a visionary leap toward the future of yachting.

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