50W flexible solar panel
Why buy this?
- 50W flexible solar panel, ideal for installation on boats, caravans and yachts.
- Specifically designed for use in harsh marine environments – 316 stainless steel tie-down grommets.
- 9 bus bar technology to increase longevity.
- Higher quality EFTP top surface.
Features of 50W flexible solar panel
ETFP top surface
Traditional flexible solar panels use a glossy PET top surface. This panel has a ETFE top surface having the following advantages:
- Higher output – higher percentage of sunlight passing through.
- Research shows ETFE degrades less in sunlight than PET – reduces sunlight damage and panel delamination.
- Self-cleaning – a property of ETFE.
9 bus bar technology
- Increased solar panel efficiency – since it allows the cells to be more densely packed together.
- Greater shade tolerance – since less cells are connected in series. Especially important in UK conditions.
- Longer lasting – the solar cells are divided into smaller parts making them more resistant to mechanical damage.
- Less energy loss – the greater number of bus bars reduces the path of flowing current, thereby reducing energy losses resulting from resistance.
Other features
- Four reinforced stainless steel mounting holes or adhesive fixing option.
- CE and RoHS certified.
- IP67 rated junction box.
Compatibility
- MC4 compatible connectors.
- Suitable for marine applications.
- Compatible with the charge controllers listed in the ‘You may also like’ section below when used in a single solar panel set up. If using more than one panel, please call us for recommendations on suitable charge controllers.
digby453 –
As described. Arrived quickly. Would by again.
Jeremiah McD –
It was amazing to get such good advice on the phone before buying. I just wanted to keep the starter battery topped up over winter without paying for shore power when the boat was stored.
Andrew –
Thanks so much for your feedback – great to hear.