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Solar Panels

Solar Panels

MiPV SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM

harvesting significantly more energy…

 

Solar panel efficiency is measured in Watts calculated from how much of the sun’s energy a panel can convert into usable electricity, however this is often an unreliable way for consumers to working out which is the best flexible panel to choose for their motorhome.

Our panels are made up of thin solar cells constructed from copper, indium, gallium and selenium which can harvest significantly more energy than a standard flexible monocrystalline panel (when compared solely in wattage size).

The technology is much more efficient at harvesting power in low light. The panels work earlier in the day and later into the evening. The same is true throughout the day, for example if the weather is at all overcast or part of the panel is in shade (as all linked monocrystalline cells stop working if any cell is shaded). This makes our panels more than 17% efficient over glass photovoltaic panels and 60-70% more efficient than an equivalent flexible monocrystalline solar panel.

Most flexible monocrystalline panels are constructed in China and, on top of their inefficiency, they are also notorious for failing after a short period of time. Flexible monocrystalline panels do not cope well in hot weather as they have a tendency to overheat and burn themselves out. Where panels are sold with a 20-year cell warranty, it is often stated in the small print that they only actually have a 1-year manufacturing warranty and failures are normally down to manufacturing.

“Flexible” panels are often still fragile and can sometimes only be flexed a couple of times. If being fitted to a solid structure this is fine. However, when fitting to an elevating roof which will flex slightly every time it is operated, the effect overtime can cause the panel to break and this will not be warrantable. Our panels are fully manufactured in the UK and are designed to be used on commercial roofs that are constantly walked on, and are therefore almost indestructible.

 

Fitted costs for a 120w panel with Victron Smart Solar Regulator from £660

Fitted costs for a 180w panel with Victron Smart Solar Regulator from £880

Please Note that ribbed roofs and bottom terminals may take longer to fit and this time is chargeable at £64 per hour.

For an additional £90 we can provide a solar panel with hidden underside terminals.

Product Summary

MiPV Solar Panels:

The importance of sustainable energy is ever increasing. Solar technology is now becoming cheaper and much more efficient, and in recent years these are now available as an almost flat flexible mono crystalline panel – perfect for a campervans elevating roof.

  • MiPV Solar panel Fitted costs from £660

  • Fitting to a ribbed roof may take longer and this time is chargeable at £65 per hour.

  • Flush-fit with hidden terminals (no connectors visible on the roof) can be supplied as an option for an additional £90 

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Deluxe

deluxe

This Deluxe package is designed for more prolonged off grid use with the addition a larger battery and solar panel. This combination will be able to run the fridge on its own, however once other power demands are being used, such as phone chargers, laptops, TV/DVD players or heaters, this can dramatically increase the power consumption.

If running more than a fridge then charging the battery will require driving the vehicle or a hook-up to charge the leisure battery. If you are likely to use more power, please see our ‘Wild 365’ package.

All our solar systems use MIPV technology which gives 60-70% more efficiency than an equivalent flexible monocrystalline panel. They are fully manufactured in the UK with a proper warranty as they are almost indestructible in their design.

Wild 365

wild 365

The Wild 365 package is designed for more off grid camping. Helping to have an all year-round campervan with the combination of a 35% larger leisure battery, large 150W MIPV solar system, Webasto diesel heater and Dometic portable toilet. We also supply the toilet with 12 Thetford aqua kem sachets for fresh and easy use.

All our solar systems use MIPV technology which gives 60-70% more efficiency than an equivalent flexible monocrystalline panel. They are fully manufactured in the UK with a proper warranty as they are almost indestructible in their design.