Set Course for Sustainability:

Solar Energy for Marine Vessels

The tide is shifting. XPLOR leads the future of marine vessels with innovative solar solutions that are revolutionizing the industry.

Picture your vessel traversing the ocean utilizing sustainable, renewable energy, protecting the very thing you love most.

What Type of Marine Vessels Do We Support?

If it floats, we support it. From repurposed lifeboats at the Arctic Circle to tour boats among the Florida Keys, we have a sustainable solution for your power needs.

Boats are rarely flat or square. XPLOR’s solar panels can conform to a surface with up to 50% curvature. Need even more flexibility with placement options or size? The XPLOR Marine Solar Series is completely customizable.

“Solar energy allows you to navigate with confidence, knowing you're leaving a clean wake and contributing to a healthier planet for generations to come”

Philip Gao / CEO, Sunflare

Marine Vessel battery charging system:

Our approach of "plug-and-play" solar systems reduces installation time and minimizes the risk of vessel damage or modifications. Marine vessel owners can benefit from solar-powered battery charging without the need for drilling or significant vessel modifications. Enjoy the innovation without the hassle.

SmartWire Tech

A new method for producing solar panels uses small wires instead of large bus bars to connect the solar cells. A clear sheet holds the wires, and robots connect them to the solar cells. The cells and wires are covered with a particular material and placed between plastic sheets to create the solar module. The small wires also decrease shading and allow fewer shadows on the active surface of each cell. This technique is superior to the traditional way as it reduces stress on the cells, strengthens the module, and increases the amount of power collected.

Helioseal

An incredibly strong synthetic polymer-based sealant is now applied on the edges of every XPLOR Flex+ solar module, providing a watertight seal. Incorporating this technique effectively mitigates the ingress of moisture to the cells, consequently enhancing the robustness and longevity of the solar module system. This also ensures the protective UV top sheet doesn’t peel off, maintaining XPLOR’s excellence in durability.


Bypass Diodes

Incorporating bypass diodes between every cell on a solar module drastically increases the productivity of the module. Your panels will generate more energy if a cell is blocked or damaged than a traditional panel with fewer bypass diodes, and your solar panels will last longer due to not having hot spots in shaded cells.

Partner individual bypass diodes with CIGS technology, and you have a literal powerhouse efficiently and sustainably generating energy for decades to come.

AVAILABLE Component bundles

At XPLOR, we make it easy for our partners to use our solar systems with their marine vessels. You can customize the system to fit your needs or choose from our pre-designed packages. We can bundle up all the components: 1. Solar panels, 2. Controllers, 3. Batteries and 4. Inverters.

  1. Customize or Choose Pre-Designed: You can tailor the solar system or select a ready-made package.

  2. Cost Savings: Save money on bundled components. We can provide the best industry pricing through our partnerships with our suppliers.

  3. Better Vessel Efficiency and Reliability: Improve your vessel’s reliability and performance from pre-designed proven systems.

  4. Expert Support: Our team is here to help with technical support during installation and post-support.

FEATURES and Benefits

CUSTOM SOLAR SOLUTIONS

We offer customized solutions that maximize the use of every available space on your vessel. You won't have to worry about fitting a solar module between masts or mechanical parts.

We'll gather specifications from you and design a solar system that fits your power requirements perfectly.

Comfort without compromise

Run essential amenities like refrigeration and lighting even when docked or anchored, freeing you from the limitations of shore power or constant engine running.

With solar power, you can support the environment by reducing your carbon footprint.

Our solar solutions enable your vessels to operate with lower emissions, aligning with the EPA’s Emissions Regulations for sustainable practices in the marine industry.

Keep valuable real estate

Our innovative CIGS solar panels are walkable, seamlessly integrating into your deck without sacrificing precious space.

Marine Emissions Regulation Compliance

Cost Savings

Solar energy has the potential for significant cost savings for commercial and recreational marine vessels.

Adding solar panels to your marine vessel reduces your reliance on conventional fuels, allowing your generators to run less, saving on wear and tear, maintenance costs, and fuel consumption for backup power.

Whisper quiet

Pair solar power with an electric motor, and you’ll have no noisy generators humming, no engine fumes spoiling the air, just pure serenity. Marine life will thank you, and might even swim by to show their appreciation.