As with the previous generation Solar Skin 2.0, the efficiency is 24.8 per cent with high thermal stability, even at temperatures above 100 degrees Celsius. The resistance to microcracks was tested in 20,000 charging cycles, and RFID chips facilitate diagnosis and maintenance.
Solar Skin 3.0 also introduces smart yield optimisation, in which algorithms adjust the electrical output in real time - especially where sails or rigging cast shadows. An AI helps to optimise the placement of the panels. The bimini areas of the new Sunreef-Kats are equipped with solar cells that are especially suitable for shaded areas.