- A solar generator kit to power your applications using sunlight - no extra running costs
- Turns natural sunlight into electricity and charges any 12V deep cycle batteries
- Green energy and environmental friendly product
- Ideal for motor homes, caravans, boats and backup power requirements if mains power may not be readily available
- Weatherproof amorphous solar panels work even in cloudy and overcast weather conditions
- Can be used to power lights, small TVs, electric fans, laptops, stereos (mains invertor required - sold separately)
Contents:
4 x 15W amorphous weatherproof solar panels
Mounting hardware (12 x M5x45 screws, 16 x M5x55 screw and 28 x M5 dome nut)
10A charge regulator
10A fuse
5m extension cable
4-in-1 connector with 68cm lead
1m adaptor to charge regulator cable
30cm adaptor to male CLA cable
30cm adaptor to battery clamp cable
4 x fabric strips
Technical Specification
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| Technical specifications:
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| Power: | 60W
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| Peak output: | 3.42A @ 17.5V
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| Individual solar panel size (4pcs): | 34.3(w) x 97.3(l) x 1.8(d) cm
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| Dimensions fully assembled: | 142(w) x 77(l) x 79(d) cm
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| Net weight: | 28.4kg
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| Power generated from this system in one week can run following items:
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| Appliance | Power consumption | Hours of use
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| CB radio: | 5W | 336
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| Depth finder: | 5W | 336
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| Laptop computer: | 50W | 33.6
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| Lights: (compact 40W equivalent) | 10W | 168
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| TV:(12 inch) | 20W | 84
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| Cooler:12V (3A) electric | 36W | 46.6
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| Stereo: | 50W | 33.6
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| Satellite dish: | 30W | 56
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| Battery charge times:
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| Battery capacity: | Charge time (days):
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| 33Ah | 2.5
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| 50Ah | 3.75
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| 110Ah | 8
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Customer Reviews on this Product
ian
(08/02/2010)
This thing is massive when fully assembled, much bigger than I expected and really rather heavy. If you want to roof mount this, you'll probably have to ditch teh frame and mount on a base of your own making.
I think the supplied extension cable is too short at 5M. I have had to splice and make up my own. I agree with earlier comments regarding the build quality, the supplied screws for mounting the panels to the frame are too long and will need plenty of washers to pad out the gap.
The panel itself seems to pump out a reasonable amount of voltage - I have seen 27V from the parallel wired setup on a sunny(ish) winter day. Not managed to measure the current yet.
andrew
(02/01/2010)
This seems to be quite a good product for a starter kit. But I must agree about the rusting mounting bolts rusting. I was also wondering about the SWE degratation affect on these panels.
Neal
(15/11/2009)
Very good value kit which works well. Installed on a boat roof and keeps the 200Ah battery topped up.
However, considering the kit is used outside, it would not be unreasonable to expect the nuts and bolts (24) to be stainless, they have all begun to corrode within 2 months of installation, they are also about 2mm too long.
Tony
(10/09/2009)
Probably the best value for money on the market at £3.33 per watt of power. Includes one of the best regulators I have seen with a selection of outputs at diffent voltages, even a USB power socket!
Sturdy corrosion proof plastic frames makes it ideal for my sea side location.
Comes will all the connectors you need.
ROBERT
(27/07/2009)
This is a fun kit at a great price. Have mounted on Summer house, charging a deep cycle battery in the adjoining shed. Have used all my electrical tools, including grinder, jig saw etc, and lawnmower with extra inverter of course (300watt and 800watt). Also fixed friends computer, it was on for hours, re-installing Windows and OpenSuse Linux. If you're thinking of solar energy, this is a great place to start. As soon as finances allow I'm buying another one or two!
Andy
(21/07/2009)
Simple and effective panels at a reasonable price. On a week long test whilst by the Thames I was easily able to charge a 70AH leisure battery whilst running a DC 12V Fridge and charging a USB device when sunny. Whilst overcast, charging of the battery continued in a trickle manner but was still producing reasonable energy levels. Haven't tested the inverter link as I have seperate inverters connected to leisure batteries.
Frame is lightweight and feels flimsy and size makes portability unlikely when assembled (even with a VW Camper) but panels could easily be mounted on another frame or even a vehicle.
After the number of people that stopped by my boat/camper van to ask about these, how they work and where I got them, I should be on commission!
All in all a very good entry level device for caravan/boat/home use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q- Can TWO of these solar kits (Order Code: N23FY) be joined together to get higher output ?
Mike.
- mIKE
Answer- Yes the product does support that.
Q- Hi There, Can this panel be permanently fixed to the roof of a caravan? E.g. would it withstand the pressure of the wind with the caravan being towed at 60 mph? Or would it need a or robust frame?
- Dave
Answer- This should be absolutely fine.
Q- We supply and install composting toilets that require enough power to intermittently operate a small fan inside the tank. Would this piece of kit top up a 12v battery sufficient to power this?
- David Beechey
Answer- Yes the product does support that.
Q- are there reverse blocking diodes in this?
- Grant Kiely
Answer- yes there is a blocking diode fitted.
Q- Will this system be able to run a heater in a room.
- Jay
Answer- No sorry this product does not support that.
Q- Is it possible to connect a wind turbine to the regulator as well as the solar panel? Regards Mick.
- Michael Gregory
Answer- No sorry this product does not support that.
Q- 60W solar power kit. What 12V battery do you recommend?
- David Payne
Answer- This would depend on what you are wanting to use the item for.
Q- Would the panels be flexible enough to adapt to the slight curvature of a car roof?
- Ian Hastings
Answer- Yes the product does support that.
Q- if i were to expose panels to sunlight for a day without having them connected to charge regulator or a battery would this have an adverse effect on panels?
- martyn
Answer- No this should not be an issue
Q- if i buy 2x60w panels and wire them in series to get 120w of power, will one regulater that comes with a kit be enough to cope with power increase
- G J
Answer- yes a single regulator should be able to handle the two 60w panels.
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