About this solar panel kit
This high efficiency, waterproof 100W 12V monocrystalline solar panel is perfect for permanent outdoor use to provide free electricity for charging 12V batteries to power various applications such as in a camper van, motorhome, boat, shed, farm, as well as remote applications such as telecommunications or monitoring equipment. It can also be used to provide a direct power supply for applications not sensitive to changes in input voltage / current (e.g. electric motors or pumps).
The panel is fitted with 5m of special solar cable which can work at high roof temperatures, with minimum power losses. A pair of male / female MC4 connectors are crimped on the end of cable for easy connection to other solar panels, extension leads or to your existing system (the MC4 connectors can also be cut off when wiring to the screw terminals of a solar charge controller).
The long-lasting, high-efficiency monocrystalline solar cells and the tough, sealed, aluminium frame will give you years and years of consistent, free power. The waterproof design ensures the panel can be used in all weather conditions.
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. This results in a smaller overall solar panel, which is ideal for applications where space is limited. These solar cells are also the best choice for applications in warmer climates, as they operate well even in high ambient temperatures.
10A solar charge controller
The kit includes a 10A 12V/24V Photonic Universe solar charge controller designed to protect batteries whilst charging them, with automatic cut off to prevent over-charging and deep discharge. The controller uses PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) technology which increases charge acceptance and prolongs the life of your battery. Often PWM technology can recover some lost battery capacity.
This controller stops reverse current at night (from the battery back to the solar panel) so your battery won't lose any charge. It has many other protection functions such as over charge / discharge, over load, short circuit, overheating etc. Other features of this controller include LED indicators, temperature sensor, and a load "on/off" button. One of the greatest benefits of this powerful 10A controller is the small size - only 14x7cm.
This controller can work with sealed, gel and flooded batteries (the default is sealed) or a user-defined battery type (please note battery type can only be changed from default using one of the communication methods listed below). The controller can accept up to 160W (12V battery) / 320W (24V battery) of solar power input, which makes it a perfect choice for small or medium solar PV systems with a battery and load such as in a campervan or boat.
The solar charge controller also features advanced communication technology, which offers the user the opportunity to monitor and program parameters for the solar charge controller through various methods:
Solar panel specifications:
- Peak power: 100W
- Maximum power voltage: 20.2V
- Maximum power current: 4.95A
- Open circuit voltage: 23.9V
- Short circuit current: 5.26A
- Power allowance range: +/- 3%
- Dimensions: 845 x 670 x 30mm
- Weight: 7kg
- 4 mounting holes 9 x 11 mm
- 2 x 5m of high quality single core solar cable 4.0mm cross section
- Male and female MC4 connectors attached (can be cut off when wiring to the solar controller)
Charge controller specifications:
- Rated current 10A
- Fully automated operation and auto 12/24V selection
- Wide solar input voltage range up to 50V
- 3 pairs of terminals (input, battery, output)
- LEDs to indicate charging, battery and load
- Temperature sensor for automatic compensation (-3mV/°C/2V)
- Over load protection (≥1.05 times the rated discharge current)
- Short circuit protection (≥2 times the rated discharge current)
- Over charge / discharge, overheating and other protection features
- Self-consumption: ≤ 8.4mA (12V) / ≤ 7.8mA (24V)
- Working temperature: -35C to +50C
- Terminals for wire up to 4mm2
- Size: 13.8 x 6.9 x 3.7 cm
- Weight: 130 g
- Multiple mounting holes for ease of installation
