Dragonfly enters solar market with panels built for mobile and fleet power systems

Dragonfly Energy has launched its first line of Battle Born–branded solar panels, expanding the company’s energy portfolio beyond batteries into solar generation. For fleets and service vehicles that rely on auxiliary power, like mobile maintenance trucks, the panels are designed to deliver usable power in real-world conditions where space, shading, and weather can limit performance.

This comes just after the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) released a new report on idle reduction for the first time in more than a decade, noting that a Class 8 truck idling for six to eight hours per day burns up to 1,800 gallons annually. 

Dragonfly's new lineup includes four models: 

• Battle Born Elite 120W 12V Rigid Solar Panel
• Battle Born Elite 230W 12V Rigid Solar Panel
• Battle Born Elite 375W 24V Rigid Solar Panel (Blackout Edition)
• Battle Born 200W 12V Portable Solar Panel

The core of the offering is the Elite Series rigid panels, which use monocrystalline cell architecture to reach module efficiencies of up to 23%. Higher efficiency means fleets can generate more power using fewer panels, which is important for vehicles with limited roof or rack space and for reducing installation complexity on service bodies and trailers.

A key feature for fleet use is Battle Born’s ShadeGuard anti-shading technology. Partial shading from ladder racks, rooftop accessories, low sun angles, or nearby equipment can sharply reduce output on conventional panels, but ShadeGuard is designed to preserve usable power when light conditions are inconsistent, helping maintain charging performance throughout the day instead of dropping off when part of a panel is blocked.

Durability is another focus. The Elite Series panels use anodized aluminum frames and tempered glass engineered to handle snow loads, wind, salt mist, and prolonged UV exposure. That makes them suitable for commercial vehicles, marine environments, industrial equipment, and off-grid applications where vibration and weather exposure are constant concerns. The portable 200W panel adds flexibility for temporary setups, roadside service, remote job sites, or backup power scenarios where a fixed mount isn’t practical.