Complete Marine Solar System Kits
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Figuring out the size of solar panel you need and matching it up with the various accessories required for a complete high performance system can be a daunting task. That is why our engineers have developed easy to install kits containing everything you need for your marine solar system.
See our Gallery of Installations and Customer Reviews pages for pictures of our customer installations for ideas on your boat. Email us any time at [email protected] or call 248 705 8337. We can customize any kits for you very easily. Most kits we ship are custom. Email or call with what you'd like. |
Semi-flexible Panels Mounted with Zippers
1. Semi-flexible Solar Panel Kits
Our monocrystalline semi-flexible high efficiency marine solar panels are ideal for mounting to canvas or rigid biminis or curved deck surface. These panels have an impermeable laminate coating allowing them to contour and flex against curved surfaces with a maximum bending radius of 30 degrees. Each panel can be affixed by double sided tape adhesive, snap, stitching or screw mounting. Grommets are an added bonus for ease-of-installation. All panels come with industry standard waterproof MC4 connectors. They can be walked on.
Easy to install kits - We have made it easy to go solar by matching up the optimum combinations of solar panels, controllers and hardware. Or, if you prefer, we will work with you to assemble a custom system to meet your specific needs.
Panel performance - Our semi-flexible solar panels are designed and built for the marine environment and use premium SunPower solar cells (A+ grade). The performance of our semi-flexible solar panels is comparable to our highly acclaimed rigid panels. We have found however, that the semi-flexible panels are a bit more sensitive to shading than the rigid panels.
Our semi-flexible solar panel kits include:
Our monocrystalline semi-flexible high efficiency marine solar panels are ideal for mounting to canvas or rigid biminis or curved deck surface. These panels have an impermeable laminate coating allowing them to contour and flex against curved surfaces with a maximum bending radius of 30 degrees. Each panel can be affixed by double sided tape adhesive, snap, stitching or screw mounting. Grommets are an added bonus for ease-of-installation. All panels come with industry standard waterproof MC4 connectors. They can be walked on.
Easy to install kits - We have made it easy to go solar by matching up the optimum combinations of solar panels, controllers and hardware. Or, if you prefer, we will work with you to assemble a custom system to meet your specific needs.
Panel performance - Our semi-flexible solar panels are designed and built for the marine environment and use premium SunPower solar cells (A+ grade). The performance of our semi-flexible solar panels is comparable to our highly acclaimed rigid panels. We have found however, that the semi-flexible panels are a bit more sensitive to shading than the rigid panels.
Our semi-flexible solar panel kits include:
- High performance marine grade semi-flexible solar panels
- Charge controller
- Wire
- Instructions
2. Semi-rigid Solar System Kits
There are at least three ways to mount the semi-rigid solar panels on a rigid surface.
- They can be screwed down directly to the deck surface at each corner. We recommend a stainless screw with an oversized washer.
- They can be taped down directly to the deck with double sided Very High Bond (VHB) tape. Because the back side of the panel has a pebbled surface like the front side for air circulation, the tape must have a foam core of at least 1/8 inch to secure the panel.
- The third method is our preferred method. We have assembled a mounting kit consisting of two 'J' shaped aluminum extrusions and 1" VHB tape. The extrusions are mounted on each side of the long sides of the panel and adhered to the deck surface with the tape. If the deck surface is not conducive to adhering the tape, the 'J' extrusions can be screwed to the deck and the panel slid into position. This mounting method allows for the panel to be slid out of the extrusion for removal and cleaning of the deck surface. See pictures here.
3. Top-of-pole Mounted Solar System Kits
Top-of-pole Mount w/ Lifting Crane
Our top-of-pole mounting system enables tracking the sun position for maximum panel performance and keeps the panel up and out of the way of the rigging. Rotating or tilting the panel just several times a day to obtain an optimum sun angle can increase the panel output by as much as 30%. This means more power from a smaller panel; ideal for the marine environment where space is limited. Our systems are easy to install and remove. In severe weather, simply tilt the panel horizontally or remove one bolt (or quick release pin), unplug two wires and lift the panel off the pole.
100 - 120 watt marine solar panels - These kits are designed for the cruising mariner who has modest power requirements or who wishes to supplement the power generated by the engine alternator. This system is ideal for powering electronics, lights, instruments and a small refrigerator.
150 - 200 watt marine solar panels - These kits are designed for the cruising mariner who has significant power requirements or who wishes to be completely independent of running the engine alternator while at anchor for extended periods. This system is ideal for powering lights, instruments, computers, refrigerator and autopilot.
For even greater power requirements, our customers have purchased two 100 - 120 watt solar systems and mounted them on either side of the stern.
Contact us to discuss your requirements and we will design a custom system that best meets your needs.
Our top-of-pole kits include:
Our unique pole design provides the ability to attach an outboard motor lifting crane/hoist easily. This handy feature is highly functional and reduces clutter in the stern.
100 - 120 watt marine solar panels - These kits are designed for the cruising mariner who has modest power requirements or who wishes to supplement the power generated by the engine alternator. This system is ideal for powering electronics, lights, instruments and a small refrigerator.
150 - 200 watt marine solar panels - These kits are designed for the cruising mariner who has significant power requirements or who wishes to be completely independent of running the engine alternator while at anchor for extended periods. This system is ideal for powering lights, instruments, computers, refrigerator and autopilot.
For even greater power requirements, our customers have purchased two 100 - 120 watt solar systems and mounted them on either side of the stern.
Contact us to discuss your requirements and we will design a custom system that best meets your needs.
Our top-of-pole kits include:
- High performance marine grade solar panel
- Top-of-pole mounting system
- Pole and pole brackets
- Charge controller
- Wiring
- Instructions
- All panels include a ten year warranty.
Our unique pole design provides the ability to attach an outboard motor lifting crane/hoist easily. This handy feature is highly functional and reduces clutter in the stern.
Wondering what size of panel you need? Use our Power Consumption Worksheet to figure out what size panel you need.
Visit our other web pages to get an in depth look at each component in our kits and our Gallery of Installations to see how owners have installed their solar panel systems.
We Will Assist You in Designing a System that Meets Your Specific Needs
Contact us to discuss your requirements and we will assist you in designing a custom system that best meets your needs.
We offer complete custom designed kits for our new high output semi-flexible marine solar panels as well as our selection of rigid marine solar panels and our new walk on semi rigid marine solar panels.