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Sunreef 100 Eco: The Solar-Powered Superyacht Redefining Clean Cruising

Key Highlights

  • The first Sunreef 100 Eco has launched in GdaÅ„sk, Poland, in 2026
  • Twin 360kWh electric engines and a 770kWh battery bank power the vessel
  • Proprietary solar panels are integrated into the hulls, superstructure, and bimini
  • Commissioned by a returning Sunreef superyacht owner
  • World premiere scheduled at the Monaco Yacht Show following sea trials
  • Sunreef Yachts operates a shipyard in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Sunreef 100 Eco sailing catamaran exterior view with integrated solar panels on hull and superstructure
The Sunreef 100 Eco at launch: solar panels integrated across hull, superstructure, and bimini surfaces.

Release Snapshot

Sunreef Yachts launched the first Sunreef 100 Eco in GdaÅ„sk in 2026. The vessel was commissioned by a returning Sunreef owner, a detail that speaks plainly to the yard’s track record.

The timing is deliberate. The yacht now enters final outfitting ahead of sea trials, with its world premiere confirmed for the Monaco Yacht Show. For the superyacht market, that is the appropriate stage for an announcement of this scale.

The Architecture of Clean Propulsion

The engineering brief was straightforward: electric propulsion, solar generation, and sailing efficiency — all without sacrificing the spatial generosity that defines the Sunreef proposition.

Twin electric engines each rated at 360kWh drive the vessel, backed by a 770kWh battery bank. The energy source is Sunreef Yachts’ own solar power system, with panels folded into the lines of the hulls, superstructure, and bimini. They generate clean energy continuously while the yacht retains its profile intact.

Sunreef 100 Eco deck layout showing bimini solar integration and outdoor living areas
Solar integration across the bimini surface: power generation without visual compromise.

The combination of electric motors, battery storage, and sail power gives the Sunreef 100 Eco a layered approach to energy independence. At anchor, the solar array replenishes reserves. Under sail, the engines are silent. The two systems reinforce each other rather than compete.

Life Aboard

The Sunreef 100 Eco is designed for extended voyaging. The interior centres on an Ocean Lounge that creates a direct visual and spatial connection with the sea around it.

Sunreef 100 Eco Ocean Lounge interior with panoramic sea views
The Ocean Lounge: the central social space on board, designed around the horizon.

A large garage, dive locker, and dedicated toy storage address the practical demands of a crew that expects to spend serious time in the water. Guest accommodations are spacious. Indoor and outdoor living areas are generous in proportion.

Sunreef 100 Eco stern garage and watersports storage area
The stern garage provides structured storage for watersports equipment and tenders.

Francis Lapp, Founder and President of Sunreef Yachts, positioned the vessel plainly: “With the Sunreef 100 Eco, we are proving that the future of superyachting can be both luxurious and responsible. Combining electric propulsion, solar power, and the efficiency of sailing, this yacht sets a new benchmark for clean cruising.”

The Yard Behind the Build

Sunreef 100 Eco guest accommodation interior design
Guest cabins aboard the Sunreef 100 Eco: volume and finish consistent with the superyacht category.

Founded in 2002 by French entrepreneur Francis Lapp, Sunreef Yachts builds custom luxury catamarans from shipyards in Gdańsk and Ras Al Khaimah. The UAE facility gives the brand a direct footprint in the region, and its client list includes Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Robert Lewandowski, and Fernando Alonso.

Sunreef 100 Eco at launch in Gdańsk shipyard 2026
The Sunreef 100 Eco at the moment of launch, Gdańsk, 2026.

The Sunreef 100 Eco extends that portfolio in a specific direction: owners who want the performance and scale of a superyacht paired with genuine energy independence. The Ras Al Khaimah shipyard makes that conversation immediately relevant across the Gulf.

Sunreef 100 Eco full profile sailing under wind power
Under sail: the Sunreef 100 Eco in its natural operating state, electric motors at rest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What propulsion system does the Sunreef 100 Eco use?

The Sunreef 100 Eco is powered by twin 360kWh electric engines supported by a 770kWh battery bank. Energy is continuously replenished by Sunreef Yachts' proprietary solar power system, with panels integrated into the hulls, superstructure, and bimini.

Where was the first Sunreef 100 Eco built and launched?

The first Sunreef 100 Eco was built and launched at Sunreef Yachts' shipyard in Gdańsk, Poland, with the launch taking place in 2026.

Where will the Sunreef 100 Eco make its world premiere?

Following sea trials, the Sunreef 100 Eco will make its world premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show. The yacht is currently in its final outfitting phase.

Does Sunreef Yachts have a presence in the UAE?

Sunreef Yachts operates a shipyard in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, in addition to its main facility in Gdańsk, Poland, giving the brand a direct manufacturing footprint in the GCC region.

Who commissioned the first Sunreef 100 Eco?

The first Sunreef 100 Eco was commissioned by a returning Sunreef superyacht owner, reflecting confidence in the yard's direction toward electric and solar-integrated builds.

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Osama Haseeb
Osama Haseeb
Osama Haseeb is the Horology Editor at WATCHESPEDIA, overseeing the publication's coverage of watch and jewellery releases. He curates new-model news, technical detail and market context for collectors across the Gulf (GCC).

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