Worksport, a US-based manufacturer and innovator of hybrid and clean energy solutions for the light truck, overlanding, and global consumer goods sectors, said its Solis solar tonneau cover has entered the final live-testing phase. The company reported it is demonstrating impressive results in laboratory assessments and all material to enter alpha production is on hand.

Pilot Solis solar tonneau covers are currently being produced in the company’s Western New York factory using fully tooled, production-ready components.  This factory will be home to Worksport’s Solis alpha launch and full-scale production.

Product Release Set for Later This Summer

The alpha launch of Worksport’s solar truck cover and COR portable energy system is set for later this summer and will focus on influencers and key customers, paving the way for a full market release. 

Worksport will now begin final testing of the production ready COR units and recently launched a new dealer website.

Encouraging Test Results & Up to 680W of Power 

Worksport said it is poised to deliver unmatched performance and user experience in the portable energy market. The Solis has been undergoing live testing on the back of pickup trucks for the past two weeks. It can generate up to 680W of power depending on weather conditions and truck bed sizing.

The company said Solis ensures optimal energy harvest, making it a game-changer for truck owners and the recreational market at large.

“The COR & Solis system work as a powerful clean-tech nano grid, generating a significant amount of power every hour,” said Steven Rossi, CEO of Worksport. “The Solis tonneau cover is perfect for the over 60 million pickup truck owners on North American roads. Customers can use their cover to power the campsite, power tools, and even appliances, transforming their trucks into versatile power sources.”

Worksport’s test results show that the system can charge up to 45 iPhone 14’s per hour, providing clean energy straight from the sun.

Solis & COR: Capturing Real-World Data

The Solis system is a cornerstone of the Worksport COR ecosystem. By integrating Worksport Solis and MPPT, the company has successfully tested optimal energy harvesting and seamless cloud integration allowing information exchange of the embedded power converters.

Both Worksport Solis and COR will be paired with a cutting-edge mobile app, empowering users with real-time insights into power usage and generation.

“Leveraging smart technology, Worksport aims to track solar power generation from all Solis covers, making this data accessible to both users and investors. This capability offers numerous advantages, including potential carbon credits, continuous feedback for our R&D efforts, and showcasing the unparalleled energy potential of our products to the world,” explained Rafael Oliveira, CTO designate of Worksport.

He said the potential is real to have hundreds of thousands of Solis units travelling the roads globally, representing the largest portable solar microgrid network in the world, all providing real time data.

“With our live data collection, we could accumulate invaluable data relating to solar irradiance, weather conditions, and solar efficiency in different geographic locations – not to mention track our qualification for carbon credits,” Oliveira said.