Solar panels with recycled carbon fiber

The Challenge

Traditional solar panels are often bulky, fragile, and have a high carbon footprint due to the materials used in their production. While rigid panels offer durability, they lack portability, and most lightweight options on the market compromise on structural integrity. Levante set out to solve these challenges by developing a new generation of solar panels that combine high performance with sustainability.

The Solution

Levante, an Italian green-tech startup, has developed the world’s first solar panels made with recycled carbon fiber (rCFRP). These cutting-edge panels are semi-rigid, frameless, and glass-free, making them exceptionally lightweight, durable, and portable. Compared to conventional semi-rigid solar panels, they are 40% lighter and offer superior structural resilience, ensuring optimal protection for the solar cells.

The Role of RECARBON

RECARBON exclusively supplies Levante with high-quality recycled carbon fiber, reinforcing a shared commitment to sustainability. By specializing in the recovery and transformation of composite materials, RECARBON contributes to a circular economy, giving carbon fiber a second life while significantly reducing waste and carbon emissions.

Key Features & Benefits

  • 40% Lighter: Easier to transport and install, ideal for mobile and off-grid applications.
  • 60% Lower Carbon Footprint: Material innovation and the use of rCFRP cut CO2 emissions by 60%, as validated by a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) from HFT Stuttgart University.
  • Three Sizes Available: Small (13W), Medium (55W), and Large (110W) for various use cases.
  • Superior Durability: Carbon fiber reinforcement protects solar cells from damage, making them more robust than other lightweight panels.
  • Designed for Mobility & Outdoor Use: Ideal for the automotive, marine, yachting, and emergency response sectors.

Impact & Market Applications

The Levante panels are made entirely in Italy, showcasing excellence in sustainable engineering and craftsmanship. Their lightweight nature makes them especially valuable in the mobility sector, where every gram counts. From electric boats to camper vans and lightweight electric vehicles, these solar panels integrate seamlessly into various applications, offering an innovative energy solution with a minimal environmental footprint.

A Step Toward Sustainable Energy

Levante’s panels set a new benchmark for lightweight, rigid solar solutions in the mobility market. By leveraging advanced materials and high-performance design, they enable seamless solar integration for sustainable energy applications, redefining the future of renewable technology.
The product is already available at Levante’s website.