PWT - Solar

The starting point for any and all power systems is knowing eactly how much power you need.

This will help.

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Astronergy

Astronergy 80 watt solar panel just $310.00

See specs

C.I.G.S.Solar Modules, probably
the best choice for the cruising yachtsman.

With triple junction silicone technology, these solar cells give better output in low light conditions than other panels
and will deliver power when partially shaded. So when that backstay casts a shadow over your panel, you don't
have a total black out.When coupled with a Plasmatronics Solar Controller, whether installed on a boat or on
land, you will have the basis of an excellent alternate energy system that will serve you well for years to come.

We just about always have a number of 60 watt CIGS modules in stock available for immediate delivery.

C.I.G.S.

C.I.G.S. Solar panel.

These panels have been around a couple of years now and have been well received.
Anyway, I do with a new product, I tested these out to see what they do. When I tested this panel, I dicovered something that will be of interest to you yachties and camper vanners alike. These babies are shade tolerant.

Here's what I did.
I got a standard 80 watt solar panel and a C.I.G.S. 60 watt solar panel and hooked them up to a battery.
The 80 watt panel gave me an output of 3.8 amps, the C.I.G.S. 60 watt panel gave me an output of 3.2 amps.
I stretched my arm straight across the middle of the 80 watt panel and the output fell to just 0.55 of an amp. WOW! I stretched my arm across the 60 watt C.I.G.S. and the ouput only fell to 2.7 amps. Of course, if you shade half the panel, you're in trouble, but if your rigging wire, or mast, or boom, or radio antenna, or branch of a tree, whatever, partially shades your panel, you are still getting some useful power output.

CIGS come in 6, 12, 30 and 60 watt sizes. See specs below.

All + - 10%	6 W	12 W	30W	60 W
Open Circuit Volts	23	23	27.3	24.5
Maximum Power Volts	15.8	15.8	18.1	17.6
Short circuit current	0.45	0.90	2.16	4.2
Maximum current	0.38	0.76	1.69	3.42
Length	596m	406mm	788mm	1186mm
Width	228mm	596mm	602mm	641mm
Weight	-	-	5.3kg	8.9kg
Warranty	20 years to 80%	20 year to 80%		20 year to 80%

Please note that solar panel specs and sizes, from any manufacturer, can change without notice.
A particular batch of panels may exceed or not meet prescribed standards and will be re-rated accordingly. What this means is that an 80 watt panel may get downgraded to a 75 watt or upgraded to 85 watt. A downgrade does not mean there is anything wrong with the panel, just that it doesn't quite live up to output expectations. All very confusing but that's life.

MODEL	130 watt	175 watt
Volts:	12	24
VoC:	21.3	43.1
Isc:	8.14	5.37
Dimensions:	1499 x 662 x 46 mm	1575 x 826 x 46 mm
Weight:	14 kg	17 kg
Warranty:	25 yrs	25 yrs

Kyocera

MODEL	KC120	KC80	KC60	KC40	KC35
Watts:	120	80	60	40	35
Volts:	12	12	12	12	12
VoC:	21.5	21.5	21.5	21.5	18.8
Isc:	7.45	4.97	3.73	2.48A	2.5A
Dimensions:	1425 x 652 x 52 mm	976 x 652 x 52 mm	751 x 652 x 52 mm	652 x 526 x 52 mm	652 x 471 x 52 mm
Weight:	11.9	-	7.8kg	6.0kg	4.8kg
Warranty:	20 yrs	20 yrs	20 yrs	20 yrs	20 yrs

Plasmatronics PL Series Solar Controlers

Parameter	PL20	PL40	PL60
System Voltage	12, 24 or 48	12, 24 or 48	12, 24 or 48
Max Charge Current	20	40	60
Amps Load	15	5	30
Dimensions HxW xD	100 x 109 x 41 mm	130 x 124 x 50 mm	225 x 175 x 62 mm
Weight	320g	515g	1100g

Plasmatronics Simple Regulators

Parameter	PR1210	PR2410	PLA-1210S
Volts	12	24	12
Amps	10	10	10

A simple reg at a simple price. Ideal for small vehicle or camping systems where other metering, volts, amps etc, is already in place. One of these will run a 125 watt panel comfortably
Just $70.00.

	Morningstar SHS - 6 12 volt - 6 amp About the smallest, simplest and cheapest solar controller available. Would suit a single 72 watt panel or smaller. 6 amp charge
	Morningstar SHS - 10 12 volt - 10 amp Another simple and economical solar controller suitable for a single panel up to 120 watt. 10 amp charge.
	SS10 & SS10L Sunsaver 12 volt 10 amp The SunSaver 10 is a small, simple, robust, economical controller suitable for a single 120 watt or 2 X 60 watt panels. Suitable for flooded or sealed batteries. LED charge indicator. Load disconnect facility on SS10L.
	SS20L - 12 volt & SS20L - 24 volt Sunsaver 20 amp controller. The SunSaver 20 will is a robust, economical controller suitable for up to 240 watt solar array at 12 volt or up to 480 watts at 24 volt. Suitable for flooded or sealed batteries. LED charge indicator. Load disconnect facility on SS10L.
	SSD-25RM - 12 volt 20 amp Sunsaver 20 amp controller for dual battery systems. Same specs ands economy as the SS20L but suitable for charging twin battery systems.
	Sun Saver Duo. The Sun Saver Duo is ideal for campervans, boats or any system that runs a dual battery system. Independently charges both house and engine start battery. (Or any other battery). Charging priority is user selectable. Remote meter displays digital and pictorial system information. Display can be recessed or raised mount. *5 year warranty. Call for our low pricing 02-6679 1234\| 0427-734 026
	ProStar 12-24 volt 15 amp PS15 Suits up to 180 watts solar for 12 volt systems or 360 watt for 24 volt systems. Suitable for gel, sealed or flooded batteries. LED Charging indicator and battery state. Temperature sensor available.
	ProStar 12-24 volt 15 amp PS15M Suits up to 180 watts solar for 12 volt systems or 360 watt for 24 volt systems. Suitable for gel, sealed or flooded batteries. LED Charging indicator and battery state. Temperature sensor available. With meter.
	ProStar 12-24 volt 30 amp PS30 Suits up to 360 watts solar for 12 volt systems or 720 watt for 24 volt systems. Suitable for gel, sealed or flooded batteries. LED Charging indicator and battery state. Temperature sensor available.
	ProStar 12-24 volt 30 amp PS30M Suits up to 360 watts solar for 12 volt systems or 720 watt for 24 volt systems. Suitable for gel, sealed or flooded batteries. LED Charging indicator and battery state. Temperature sensor available. With meter.

Last update 02-06 2010