Merlin: Powering the Future of Commercial Transportation
- Merlin Solar Team
- Nov 18
- 3 min read
In commercial transportation, performance isn’t theoretical—it’s proven on the road. For over a decade, Merlin Solar has led the way in applying solar technology to fleets across North America, delivering measurable savings, reliability, and efficiency in some of the most demanding environments.
With over 10 billion road miles of real-world data, Merlin’s rugged, lightweight, and flexible solar solutions have earned the trust of leading fleet operators—those who require more than promises; they demand proof.
A Decade of Proven Performance
Merlin’s track record is built on facts, not forecasts. Our solar systems have been tested and refined across countless trailers, trucks, and specialty vehicles. Through extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock, Merlin panels continue to perform—reducing downtime, extending battery life, and powering critical systems that keep fleets moving.
Merlin Tough: Panel Still Operating After a Full Bridge Strike
Despite severe impact damage, the panel stayed functional—and held the fairing together when nothing else could.
Merlin Tough: Panel Remains Fully Functional After Direct Arrow Impact
This durability test showing how Merlin’s unique construction withstands puncture and shock without losing performance.
Merlin Tough: Panel Survives Rigorous Multi-Test Challenges
From puncture tests to a motorcycle drive-over, our panels endure vibration, impact, and heat—extensively tested to keep fleets moving without compromise.
Applications Across Commercial Transportation
Our solutions serve the full spectrum of commercial transportation needs:
Reefer units: maintain consistent battery voltage for reliable refrigeration, even during extended idle periods.
Liftgates: reduce parasitic battery drain, extending battery replacement intervals by 3–5×.
Hotel loads: support sleeper cab comfort systems and APUs without unnecessary idling or generator use.
Battery maintenance: keep starter batteries healthy and reliable.
No other provider matches the depth of Merlin’s field experience or the versatility of its technology across these essential applications.
Customer Success Built on Data
Fleet managers don’t adopt new technologies lightly. They trust Merlin because we back every claim with field-proven data. Through continuous monitoring and partnerships with major fleets, we quantify what matters most: battery health, power generation, and ROI.
The result? Customers see tangible operational and financial benefits. Merlin-equipped systems pay for themselves through reduced maintenance, extended battery life, and lower fuel consumption—all while enhancing reliability and uptime.
Fleet operators choose Merlin because we turn data into value, helping them cut costs, meet sustainability goals, and strengthen operational resilience.
Customer Success
GP Transco's 2023 sustainability report showcases notable accomplishments with our transportation kits.
Technical Advantages That Matter
Merlin’s proprietary flexible silicon technology delivers the efficiency of crystalline solar with the ruggedness required for mobile applications. Unlike thin-film or rigid panels, our modules integrate seamlessly with trailers, trucks, and specialty vehicles—maintaining aerodynamic profiles while surviving the harsh conditions of the road.
Every design choice, from our patented copper-mesh interconnects to advanced encapsulants, is driven by one goal: unmatched durability and performance in motion.
The Proven Solution for Fleets That Can’t Stop
In an industry where reliability is everything, Merlin stands alone as the proven, data-driven solar solution. With over a decade of field-proven success, billions of solar-powered miles, and unmatched performance across reefer, liftgate, and hotel-load applications, Merlin is redefining what solar can do for commercial transportation.
