AZM 50W SOLAR PANEL

Water resistant panel maintains and charges 12V automotive, RV and boat batteries. * Rugged aluminum frame with shockproof (hail resistant) glass * Monocrystalline cells outlast standard solar cells * Terminal strip and water resistant connection box * Dimensions: 17-3/4 W. x 40-1/2 L. x 1-1/8 D. Cable not included; 12V, 50 watts peak power, 2.8 amps; Charging voltage: 17.5V; Temperature range: -40

ICP Solar 21000 SolarPRO PlugnPlay 100 Watt Kit

High-wattage solar panels using patent pending plug’n'play technology for ease of connection, installation and monitoring. Flexible mounting options, heat-dissipating frames and attractive designs make these panels easy to use. With various sizes, ICP Global offers you the right solution for higher power solar needs. Installing and adding panels can now be done in seconds with the included quick-connect jumper wire.

Great for travelers and vacationers alike, these solar panels provide supplemental power to RV, marine or cabin batteries. Ideal for running lights and small appliances such as TVs, DVDs, VCRs, satellite dishes, computers, radios and water pumps. These panels produce clean, quiet and dependable energy, the essential starting point for a complete solar solution.. From cottages to boats, these modules are built to withstand the worst weather conditions.

Features:

• Exclusive LED display charging level indicator
• Plug’n'play award winning technology corners for easy installation and expandability
• High efficiency crystalline cells
• Aerodynamic heat-dissipating aluminum frame
• Impact resistant tempered glass
• Fully weatherproofed
• Lifetime warranty on power production
• 6 stainless steel mounting brackets and screws
• 10 ft (3 m) 12-gauge (2 mm) power cable
• 1.5 ft (0.46 m) 12-gauge (2 mm) jumper wire

Specifications:

• Wattage: 100 watts
• Peak output: 6.7 A at 15 volts
• Approx watt-hours per day: 400-500
• Approx amp hours per day: 26-35
• Dimensions: 60.3 x 28 x 1.4 inches
• Weight: 30 pounds

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AZM 12V 16 WATT SOLAR PANEL

Keep 12V automotive, RV and marine batteries fully charged. * Monocrystalline solar cells outlast standard cells * Water resistant * Impact-resistant glass withstands hail * Rugged aluminum frame * Terminal strip and water resistant connection box 12V, 16 watts peak; 21.6 volt open circuit; Overall dimensions: 11-5/8″ W x 25-1/4″ L x 1-1/2″ thick;

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ICP Solar 20771 SolarPro 150W Kit with CC20 Charge Controller

Clean, quiet and reliable–the ICP 20771 is the complete power independence solution for full-time RVers, class-A motor homes, large cruisers and sailboats; especially for those who want to avoid using generators. The SolarPRO plug’n'play solar is a backup power kit providing electricity during emergencies, power failures or engine-off periods to help run your small appliances such as radios, lights, TV, computers or alarm systems.

This kit also includes the CC20 digital charge controller, which digitally monitors solar power systems up to 300 watts. Its LCD shows solar array current and battery voltage, and it also has an easy-to-read LED bar graph battery condition indicator. Other features include fuse protection for both battery and solar array, built-in reverse current blocking diode, and reverse polarity protection.

Features:

• Exclusive LED display charging level indicator
• Plug’n'play award winning technology corners for easy installation and expandability
• High efficiency crystalline cells
• Aerodynamic heat-dissipating aluminum frame
• Impact resistant tempered glass
• Fully weatherproofed
• Lifetime warranty on power production
• 6 stainless steel mounting brackets and screws
• 10 ft (3 m) 12-gauge (2 mm) power cable
• 1.5 ft (0.46 m) 12-gauge (2 mm) jumper wire

Specifications:

• Wattage: 150 watts (2 75-watt panels)
• Peak output: 10 A at 15 volts
• Approx watt-hours per day: 600-750
• Approx amp hours per day: 40-50
• Dimensions: 50 x 23.4 x 1.4 inches (each panel)
• Weight: 44 pounds

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Solar Modules

A photovoltaic module is composed of solar cells; a transparent glass or similar top cover; thin sheets of vinyl acetate to hold the top, bottom, and solar cells; a bottom layer of thin polymer to prevent water and gases seeping in; and an aluminum frame to hold all of the layers in place.

Energy performance ratings for solar modules are measured in peak watt (the maximum power of a module under laboratory conditions, which are not real world conditions), normal operating cell temperatures (a lower watt, more realistic value), and AMPM standard (measures the module performance during an entire day, and not just the hours of greatest sun).

It’s important to get the correct size photovoltaic system for your property to ensure you are able to generate enough electricity to meet your needs. This is especially critical if you plan to be off the grid, and must create all of your electricity. But it should be relatively easy to add additional panels if necessary to increase the amount of power supplied.

Decide how much of your electric bill you want to supplement with solar energy. That will determine how large a system you’ll need. Go over past electric bills to find your total electrical usage. You might find additional ways to conserve electricity, further reducing your bills.

First, consider what portion of your current electricity needs you would like your PV system to meet. For example, suppose that you would like to meet a certain percentage of your electricity needs with your PV system. You could work with your PV provider to examine past electric bills and determine the size of the PV system needed to achieve that goal. You can contact your utility company and request the total electricity usage, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), for your household or business over the past 12 months or consult your electric bills if you save them.

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