What does Lightyear do?

Lightyear develops vehicle-integrated photovoltaic (VIPV) systems that embed solar charging technology into electric vehicles, reducing grid dependency and extending driving range. The company collaborates with OEMs to deliver production-ready solar charging solutions for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and yachts.

Where is Lightyear located?

Lightyear is headquartered in Venray, Netherlands.

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Lightyear

Venray, Netherlands

SolarPrivate

Founded 2016

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Founded in 2016, Lightyear is a private headquartered in Venray, Netherlands specializing in Solar.

Lightyear designs and manufactures proprietary solar systems that integrate seamlessly into vehicle bodywork without compromising design, safety, or aerodynamics. Their Vehicle Integrated Photovoltaics (VIPV) platform provides grid-independent solutions that maximize energy efficiency and yield. The company has demonstrated its technology through collaborations with major OEMs, including Nissan, resulting in measurable real-world benefits: integrated solar systems can generate up to 23 km of additional driving range under sunny conditions and reduce annual charging visits from approximately 23 to 8 sessions for typical drivers covering 6,000 km annually. Lightyear's VIPV system is customizable and applicable across passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and yachting, with products certified to automotive industry safety and reliability standards.

solar chargingvehicle-integrated photovoltaicselectric vehiclessustainable mobilitygrid independencerenewable energy

Headquarters

Venray, Netherlands

Founded

2016

Company Type

Private