Revolutionary Solar Powered Tender: The Sunpower Solar-eJET 3.3m Changes the Game
The marine industry has witnessed a groundbreaking innovation with the launch of the Sunpower Solar-eJET 3.3m, the world’s first fully solar powered tender designed to charge directly from a yacht’s solar energy system. This revolutionary inflatable tender marks a significant milestone in sustainable marine technology, offering yacht owners unprecedented energy independence from mothership to shore.
What Makes This Solar Powered Tender Unique
The Solar-eJET 3.3m is engineered for direct integration with the Sunpower yacht’s solar energy system. When stowed in its dedicated tender bay, a built-in connection point allows the tender to plug straight into the yacht’s solar charging port—no separate chargers, cables, or setup required. This intelligent interface ensures continuous battery charging from the yacht’s solar array, making it perpetually ready for deployment.
Unlike traditional tenders that require fuel cans or marina power connections, this solar powered tender operates entirely on renewable energy. The seamless integration eliminates the hassles of conventional tender maintenance while delivering zero-emission performance.
Advanced Technical Specifications
The Solar-eJET boasts impressive performance capabilities that rival conventional gas-powered alternatives. The tender features a 10 kWh lithium battery pack powering a 22 kW (30 HP equivalent) advanced jet drive with high-performance brushless DC motor and liquid cooling. This sophisticated propulsion system ensures consistent performance under load while maintaining whisper-quiet operation.
Key Performance Features:
- Capacity: Seats up to 5 passengers with 425 kg maximum load
- Construction: Marine-grade aluminum deep “V” hull with reinforced Hypalon tubes
- Weight: 105 kg (excluding battery)
- Design Category: C – rated for inshore coastal use
The jet drive system offers enhanced safety benefits, particularly around swimmers, and allows operation in shallow waters where traditional propellers would pose risks.
Premium Construction and Equipment
This solar powered tender doesn’t compromise on luxury or functionality. Standard features include a welded aluminum deck with grey & black foam teak finish, waterproof LED nav lights, anchor box, grab rails, bow locker, 4 aluminum davit lifting points, reinforced towing rings, integrated cushioned seating, and mechanical steering.
The marine-grade aluminum construction provides exceptional corrosion resistance in saltwater environments, while the deep “V” hull design ensures stability and performance in coastal conditions. Premium Hypalon fabric construction offers durability and reliability across all weather conditions.
Environmental Impact and Sustainability
The environmental advantages of this solar powered tender extend beyond zero direct emissions. By eliminating dependence on fossil fuels and shore power connections, yacht owners can maintain complete energy independence while exploring remote coastlines. The quiet electric propulsion minimizes noise pollution, preserving the serenity of marine environments and reducing disturbance to marine life.
This innovation aligns perfectly with the growing demand for sustainable luxury yachting solutions, allowing environmentally conscious owners to enjoy premium performance without environmental compromise.
Market Availability and Future Impact
The Sunpower Solar-eJET tender is available for immediate order by Sunpower Yacht purchasers ONLY, with exclusive delivery for new Sunpower Yachts clients beginning August 2025. A limited number of standalone orders will also be accepted for compatible solar electric yachts.
This solar powered tender represents more than just a product launch—it signals a fundamental shift toward sustainable marine transportation. As solar technology continues advancing and more yacht manufacturers adopt renewable energy systems, we can expect similar innovations to become increasingly mainstream.
The Future of Marine Mobility
The Sunpower Solar-eJET 3.3m demonstrates that performance, luxury, and sustainability can coexist in marine applications. This solar powered tender offers a glimpse into the future of yachting, where energy independence and environmental responsibility drive innovation.
For yacht owners seeking to minimize their environmental footprint while maintaining premium performance standards, the Solar-eJET represents the perfect solution. As Grant from Sunpower Yachts states, this tender truly marks “a turning point in clean marine innovation” that will likely inspire the entire industry to pursue similar sustainable solutions.
The age of the solar powered tender has officially begun, setting new standards for what’s possible when renewable energy meets marine engineering excellence.
