Powering Iconic Design: Apollo Power Energizes the Sylvan Adams Velodrome

Bringing Solar Innovation to the Fast Track

The Sylvan Adams Velodrome – Israel’s national cycling arena and one of the most architecturally striking buildings in Tel Aviv—posed exactly that kind of challenge. With its massive curved roof and stringent weight restrictions, traditional solar panels were not an option. That’s where Apollo Power stepped in.

Chosen for our unparalleled expertise in flexible solar technology, Apollo Power delivered a custom solution that combined advanced materials, seamless integration, and a bold vision for clean energy.

The Challenge

The Velodrome, located in the heart of Tel Aviv, is more than a sports arena, it’s a national icon. But beneath its elegant curves lay a complex engineering puzzle:

• A large, sloped, and curved rooftop surface
• Strict weight limitations due to architectural design
• A desire to generate renewable energy without compromising aesthetics or structure

Conventional solar systems were too heavy, too rigid, and simply not designed for such unconventional infrastructure.

Solar Panels for Stadium and Arena Rooftops

Stadium and arena rooftops present a unique combination of structural, geometric, and architectural requirements. Their large-span structures can have strict limits on additional loads, while curved or sloped roof surfaces may require the solar layout to follow the building’s geometry rather than a conventional rectangular arrangement. At the same time, the visual character of the venue and its architectural design often need to be preserved as part of the solar system planning.

The Sylvan Adams Velodrome in Tel Aviv is a strong example of these considerations. Its large, curved roof has a strict weight limit of 4 kg/m², creating specific requirements for any potential solar installation. The project therefore required a tailored approach that considered the roof’s geometry, structural limitations, and architectural character. Apollo Power developed and installed a solar solution specifically adapted to the Velodrome, demonstrating how solar projects for stadiums and arenas can be designed around the requirements of unconventional public infrastructure.

For similar venues, the final system should be developed through close coordination between the building team, structural professionals, and solar specialists.

The Solution

Apollo Power provided a tailor-made installation of its ultra-lightweight, flexible solar panels — specifically engineered to conform to curved and non-standard surfaces without additional structural reinforcement.

• Low weight: Apollo’s panels added minimal load to the roof

• Flexible format: Perfectly adapted to the Velodrome’s geometry

• Israeli innovation: Designed, developed, and deployed locally by Apollo Power

This solution not only enabled the Velodrome to harness clean energy but also did so while preserving the architectural integrity of the venue.

Clients’ Testimonial

“The Velodrome’s roof cannot tolerate more than 4 kg/sqm. Apollo has a very good solution of very lightweight panels, very flexible panels”.

– Yohai Shochat, CFO, ORAD

Dr. Boaz Kedar, the Director of sustainable planning and Energy, Tel Aviv – Yafo Municipality: “The Sylvan Adams Velodrome structure in Tel Aviv is a unique sports facility that has a very light roof; therefore, it requires a lightweight and tailormade solar system on top of it.

Apollo power’s unique panda technology in utilizing this flexible PV modules  that will enable us to imply photovoltaic in many more roofs all over the city of Tel Aviv. It shows us that PV can be installed on nonconventional roofs. it really opens up a wide set of opportunities for us as a municipality. This was not a standard project in any sense and it required real out of the box thinking. Apollo power really came through and delivered the winning solution which will serve us for years to come”.

The Impact

• Maximized energy generation from a previously unusable surface

• Proved the viability of flexible solar in high-profile public infrastructure

• Strengthened Israel’s clean energy profile with homegrown innovation

• Demonstrated the commercial readiness of Apollo Power’s solutions for complex urban and architectural settings

Apollo Power is proud to contribute to projects that blend innovation, sustainability, and national pride. This collaboration with the Sylvan Adams Velodrome is more than a milestone—it’s a signal of what’s possible when visionary engineering meets renewable ambition.

At Apollo Power, we believe that every surface has the potential to generate clean energy. This project proves that no challenge is too complex when innovation leads the way.