Explore how we helped customers solve their energy challenges.

Every project starts with a different challenge. Here are some of the solar solutions we designed and delivered for our customers.

Sailing Uma

Custom Solar Installation for a Fully Electric Sailboat

Challenge

Dan and Kika wanted to power their life at sea using solar energy alone. As a fully electric sailboat operating without a generator, every watt mattered.

Their goal was to maximise every available surface on the boat while maintaining a clean, integrated look that felt like part of the deck rather than an add-on. The system needed to be walkable, durable and capable of delivering as much energy as possible for long-term world cruising.

Solution

Over a two-year collaboration with Sailing Uma, we designed and refined a fully custom solar deck tailored specifically to their boat.

Every available area was carefully measured, templated and optimised to the millimetre to maximise solar production. The project included custom-shaped solar panels, matching filler panels and a complete solar layout designed around the boat's unique geometry.

The result is a seamless walkable solar deck that combines high energy production with a clean integrated appearance.

Installed

• 1,500W custom solar array
• 17 custom solar panels
• 11 matching filler panels
• Custom solar layout and templating
• Walkable SoftGrip finish
• Black backsheet
• MAXEON™ Gen III back-contact solar cells (24.3% efficiency)
• 25 integrated bypass diodes
• 17 MPPTs
• Rear cable exits and rear connectors
• Fully integrated deck installation

Result

A fully electric sailing yacht powered primarily by solar energy.

By transforming most of the available deck space into solar-generating surfaces, the project maximised energy production while preserving a clean and walkable deck.

For a Pearson 36 built in 1972, this installation demonstrates how custom solar design can unlock levels of solar integration that would be difficult to achieve with standard panels.

Dufour 460 Grand Large

Custom Solar Arch Design & Installation

Challenge

The owner wanted to increase onboard energy production while creating a dedicated structure capable of supporting multiple functions.

The arch needed to accommodate a 750W solar array, support a Silentwind wind generator, provide a lifting point for the dinghy, improve rope management and contribute to a cleaner and more organised cockpit layout.

Solution

Levante designed, built and installed a custom multifunctional stainless steel structure tailored specifically to the boat.

The project combined solar generation, future wind power integration, dinghy handling and rope management into a single solution designed around the yacht's geometry and daily use.

Particular attention was given to strength, functionality and aesthetics, ensuring the structure integrated naturally with the boat's lines.

Installed

• Custom-designed stainless steel arch
• Fabrication and installation of the metal structure
• 750W solar array
• Panel typology: rigid solar panels
• Silentwind wind generator integration
• Dinghy lifting and support structure
• Rope management system
• Custom solar layout
• Electrical system integration
  

Result

A multifunctional energy and utility structure that combines solar production, future wind generation and practical onboard functionality in a single integrated solution.

The installation increased onboard energy production while creating a cleaner, more organised and more usable cockpit environment.

Kia Telluride

Custom Rooftop Solar Design

Challenge

The owner wanted to add solar power to the vehicle without drilling the roof or affecting the manufacturer's warranty.

The challenge was to maximise the available roof area while respecting existing roof openings and maintaining a clean, integrated appearance.

Solution

Levante developed a fully customised solar layout tailored to the geometry of the vehicle roof.

The design maximised the available surface while preserving roof functionality and maintaining a clean aesthetic. The solar layout was divided into two independent sections to improve reliability and simplify future maintenance or replacement.

Designed System

• 140Wp solar array
• Custom-shaped solar panels
• Dual MPPT architecture
• No-drill installation concept
• Custom rooftop solar layout
• 200Ah LiFePO₄ battery compatibility

Result

A custom solar concept that demonstrates how solar panels can be integrated into a vehicle roof while preserving functionality, aesthetics and manufacturer requirements.

The design maximises the available solar surface and provides sufficient energy for everyday off-grid loads such as laptops, phones and small appliances.

WWF Italia

Remote Monitoring Solar System

Challenge

WWF Italia needed a reliable source of renewable energy for a remote monitoring station located on a historic fire observation tower in the Monte Sant'Elia Oasis, in Puglia.

The system needed to power communication equipment while preserving the appearance of the tower and minimising the visual impact on the surrounding natural environment.

Solution

Levante designed and delivered a customised off-grid solar solution tailored to the site's technical and environmental requirements.

The solar panels and power stations were carefully selected and positioned to blend with the existing structure while providing reliable energy for continuous operation.

Installed

• 110W CarbonCore Solar panel
• Portable power stations
• Off-grid energy system
• Remote communication power supply

Result

A reliable renewable energy system supporting WWF's conservation and fire surveillance activities in a protected natural area.

The installation provides continuous power while respecting the historical and environmental value of the site.

Project Support

This project was developed with the support of Fondazione Deutsche Bank Italia.