This high efficiency semi-flexible 120W solar panel kit is perfect for permanent outdoor use to provide free electricity for charging 12V batteries to power various applications, such as in a motorhome, caravan, camper, boat, or for solar lighting systems, off-grid and back up solar power systems. Flexible Solar kit includes:
This reinforced semi-flexible solar panel has a unique 7-layer construction, featuring an embedded sheet of anodised aluminium fully encapsulated within the solar panel. This additional reinforcement offers greater strength and resilience, making this one of the most robust semi-flexible solar panels available on the market. In addition to the aluminium reinforcement, the surface of this 120W semi-flexible solar panel is made of strong ETFE material which has a longer service life compared to standard semi-flexible solar panels. As a result, these particular semi-flexible solar panels are extremely hard-wearing and less prone to cracking , delamination and corrosion. The lightly textured coating of this panel creates an anti-reflective surface which allows the panel to absorb a far greater amount of light, thereby increasing efficiency. ETFE material has long been used in applications where durability and high-temperature resistance is required, such as in the Eden Project, Cornwall. The high-efficiency monocrystalline solar cells used in this solar panel have excellent performance in low light conditions and they produce a good amount of power even in daylight - when direct sunlight is not available. This panel also features innovative 5 busbar solar cells, which are more efficient than the 2, 3 or 4 busbar solar cells used in most other solar panels, and are able to extract more power from the same surface area. The semi-flexible design of this panel makes it ideal for curved roofs and surfaces where bonding is preferable (though the panel can also be fixed by bolts or screws). The panel is also incredibly light (only 4.35kg) which makes it an ideal option for all vehicle applications. This panel is also highly resistant to salt water environments and it is also possible to walk on the panel, making it the perfect choice for boats and yachts. The panel is fitted with 2 x 1m of cable with MC4 connectors at the end which simply plug into the 5m extension solar cable supplied with the kit, to join the solar panel and the charge controller. The panel can either be bonded to the roof using a suitable adhesive (not included, but can easily be found in DIY shops) or fixed using self-tapping screws. Please note: We recommend purchasing a waterproof cable entry gland to feed the solar cables through to the inside of the vehicle / building and ensure that everything is fully sealed and watertight. A detailed Handling and Installation manual is available for this solar panel.
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The following 10A 12V/24V dual battery solar charge controller* is included in this kit: 
This 10A 12V/24V dual battery solar charge controller is designed to charge and protect 2 batteries simultaneously, with automatic cut off to prevent over-charging. The controller uses PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) technology which increases charge acceptance and prolongs the life of your batteries. PWM technology can also recover some lost battery capacity. This is a perfect solar controller for a caravan / camper van / boat or another system with 2 batteries (e.g. engine and leisure battery) or 2 battery banks. You can set initial charging priority e.g. 80% engine battery and 20% leisure battery. When one of the batteries is fully charged the controller will automatically divert all current to the other battery. Can the unit work with only 1 battery? Yes, absolutely! The controller will determine automatically if there's only 1 battery connected and will pass 100% of charging current to this battery. You can add a second battery later. The unit has many protection functions, such as stopping reverse current at night (from the battery back to the solar panel), over charge, short circuit, reverse polarity etc. Other features include various LED indicators, battery type selection (sealed, gel, flooded) and an RJ-45 socket for an optional remote LCD meter with 10m cable. A built-in temperature sensor allows the controller to optimise the charging process depending on the ambient temperature. If you are planning to position the controller far away from the battery, or if the battery and the controller are exposed to different ambient temperatures, an external remote temperature sensor with 3m cable is recommended for this dual battery solar charge controller. To enable connection to the screw terminals of the controller, the green connector block on the end of the remote temperature sensor cable should be cut off. Charge controller specifications:
The controller is packaged in its original carton box and comes with a detailed user manual. Other components of the solar kit:This kit includes a pair of 5m positive and negative extension leads (4.0mm² cross section) for connecting the solar panel to the solar charge controller; and 5m of 4.0mm² dual core battery cable for use between the solar charge controller and your battery. If your system requires a premium quality, long-life battery, we recommend our AGM or GEL deep-cycle batteries for your application.
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About usPhotonic Universe Ltd is a company based in London, United Kingdom. We design and supply solar and wind renewable energy products and complete off-grid power systems for various applications, to both trade and retail customers. Tens of thousands of clients all over the world rely on our products to generate clean energy for their households, vehicles, boats and remote places with no access to mains electricity. We strongly believe that solar and wind energy can provide significant benefits and we are doing our best to allow you to buy these quality solar products at fair prices. We've had a lot of positive feedback from our customers who have been impressed by the high quality of our products and excellent service. We are VAT registered in the UK and can provide VAT receipts upon request. Photonic Universe is a registered trademark in the UK. |