GoSun Inc. is an American clean-energy hardware company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on designing and manufacturing portable solar products for off-grid, recreational, and resilience applications. The company’s mission emphasizes accessibility, sustainability, and innovation in everyday clean power solutions. 

Here’s a breakdown of what GoSun is about:

Overview

• Name: GoSun Inc. 

• Founded: 2016

• Headquarters: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

• Founders/ Key Leadership: Patrick Sherwin

• Funding: GoSun has raised capital through multiple crowdfunding rounds via StartEngine. For example, in September 2024 the company raised approximately US $293 K at a pre-money valuation of about US $40.8 million. 

• Mission: To provide accessible solar-powered hardware and boats that enable outdoor adventure with minimal fuel, minimal emissions and minimal maintenance

Products

Elcat 

Released: 2024

Type: Inflatable catamaran-style electric boat (~15′ long × ~8′ wide)

Battery: 1 ~1.3 kWh battery pack (with optional solar panel extension) 

Motor: 1.3 kW electric motor

Top Speed: ~7 mph

Run Time: 2-8 hours of typical use

Price: Around $7,000+

Features: Compact inflatables, foldable/stowable design (folds to ~4′×2′×2′) for transport and easy storage.

Elcat Splash (Expanded Model)

Type: 14′8″ catamaran with steering console and sundeck

Top Speed: ~6 mph

Range: 22–50 miles (depending on speed and battery/solar setup)

Features: Wider beam for stability, upgraded seating and deck layout, solar-charging roof option, and lightweight materials for easy towing.

Technology & Design

GoSun’s electric boats are built around two key design principles: solar integration and portable simplicity. Their inflatable catamaran-style models (e.g., the Elcat and Elcat Splash) utilize lightweight drop-stitch hull technology, combined with electric motors and optional solar panels, to deliver virtually fuel-free boating. GoSun emphasizes efficiency and accessibility—boats are foldable or inflatable and powered in part by the sun, enabling quiet, low-maintenance use.

Sustainability

GoSun positions its electric boat lineup as part of a broader mission to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and minimize environmental impact on waterways. Their blog states: “quiet, clean, silent… powered by the sun.” 

The inflatable hulls and electric motors mean no fuel combustion, no exhaust or oil pollution, and significantly quieter operation compared to traditional boats. The solar-augmented design further extends range while reducing dependency on grid or fuel.

Vision

GoSun’s vision for its electric boats aligns with its overall brand promise: to empower more people to access adventure and independence on the water with clean energy. Their blog states: “The future sails on sun. Be the force behind it.” They aim to make boating not just a luxury, but sustainable, affordable, and portable, delivering “quiet journeys, clean power” as part of a new water-mobility paradigm.