New Solar Panel Offerings

The Kyocera KC85T is a solar panel we have recommended for pole mounting on boats with moderate power requirements.  It has been very popular with our customers.  Unfortunately, Kyocera no longer manufacturers this panel.  To serve our customers, we are having a similar panel manufactured to our specification.  This panel is the same dimensions as the KC85T, is rated at 90 watts, and is a polycrystalline Class A marine grade solar panel.  This panel has a 10 year manufacturer warranty and a 10 year warranty from CMP.  Out tests indicate that this panel is an excellent performer.  It is now in stock and can be ordered through our web site with or without our custom top-of-pole mounting system.

I recently mounted the 90 watt panel on my boat in the Great Lakes to see how it compared to ym KC85T.  The results were impressive.  The 90 watt panel produced 5.5 to 6 watts consistently on sunny days (rare this Spring) and achieved a max output of 7.3 amps.  It will easily produce 35 amp hours a day.

We also now offer a 130 watt solar panel which has the same dimensions as our 120 watt panel.  It is ideal for pole mounting because it only weighs 24 pounds and is shorter and wider than standard panels of similar power.

If you have a need for smaller panels on your boat, check out Atom Voyages.  James offers a top-of-pole mounting system that is ideal for panels in the 50 to 65 watt range.