PWT - Solar

Unisolar US-64 and 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 64 watt modules in stock available for immediate delivery.
Size: 1366mm X 741mm X 32mm (47mm at the junction box).

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

This will help.

Land

Marine

C.I.G.S.

C.I.G.S. Solar panels.

NEW

I have only recently come across these panels, just last week in fact.
Anyway, as I do with a new product, I test it out to see what it will do. When I tested this panel, I dicovered soemething 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 panel and a C.I.G.S. 60 watt 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	30 W	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	-	-	-	1190mm
Width	-	-	-	640
Weight	-	-	-	8.9kg
Warranty	-	-	-	-

Unisolar Solid Panels

MODEL	US-5	US-11	US-21	US-64
Watts:	5	11	21	64
Volts:	12	12	12	12
VoC:	23.8	23.8	23.8	23.8
Isc:	0.4	0.8	1.6	4.8
Dimensions:	491 x 205 x 22	491 x 383 x 22	928 x 383 x 32	1366 x 741 x 47
Weight:	-	-	-	9.17 kg
Warranty:	10 yrs	10 yrs	10 yrs	20 yrs

Buyer beware

All Unisolar panels are not equal.
There is a Unisolar panel being sold in the general market place called ES-62T,
this panel is designed for installation in series for grid connect systems, it is not.
designed for battery charging applications. Below are the differences.

Characteristic	US-64	ES-62T
Number of cells	22	10
Rated power	64 watts	62 watts
Junction Box	Yes	No - MC wires
Voltage at P max	16.5	15.0
Current at P max	3.9 A	4.1 A
Best suited for	Battery charging applications	Grid interactive systems

If you are purchasing a panel for grid interactive use, the ES-62 is fine. If you are
purchasing a panel for use on your boat or for battery charging, the US-64 is the
way to go. The US-64 will more effectively charge your battery, it is less prone to
voltage drop and it is more shade tolerant than the ES-62T. Now you know.

MODEL	80 watt	123 watt	167 watt	170 watt
Volts:	12	12	24	24
VoC:	21.3	21.3	43.1	44.4
Isc:	5.31	8.14	5.37	5.4
Dimensions:	1200 x 530 x 35 mm	1499 x 662 x 46 mm	1575 x 826x 46 mm	1575 x 826 x 46
Weight:	8.5 kg	14 kg	17 kg	17 kg
Warranty:	25 yrs	25 yrs	25 yrs	25 year

You are probably aware of this but a battery will self discharge if unused. The other thing you know is that it will be as flat as a tack just when you need it the most. The rate of self discharge depends on the age and type of battery, temperature etc. but a rule of thumb is around 4% per month.
This battery saver kit will take away all the frustration of not being able to start up the boat, tractor, generator, whatever, just when you need to.
Comes complete with:
10 watt solar panel. (2 for 24 volt system) Solar controller, wire, connectors, mounting brackets and easy instructions. Will maintain a battery bank up to 1000Ah in ideal conditions.
12 volt $180.00. 24 volt $330.00

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.

Pic coming	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
Pic coming	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.
Pic coming	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.
Pic coming	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.
	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.
Pic coming	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.
Pic coming	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.
Pic coming	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 17-05-2008