POWERING YOUR BOAT
Videos
Design Overview
Wiring design
5 Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Batteries
Solar system guides
POWERING YOUR CAMPERVAN OR MOTORHOME
Videos
PART 1
Design Overview
PART 2
Simplifying Design
PART 3
Monitoring
5 Ways to Keep the Starter Battery Charged
Solar system guides
GENERAL
Solar system guides
These solar system tutorials explain each of the solar system components that make up a 12V offgrid solar system and how to chose the solar panel system that meets your needs.
Solar panels
These solar system tutorials explain each of the solar system components that make up a 12V offgrid solar system and how to chose the solar panel system that meets your needs.
Solar panels come in two basic types:
- Rigid framed
- Semi-flexible
These articles explain the difference and advise on the most appropriate based on how you are using your solar panels – boats, caravans or sheds.
Solar charge controllers
A solar charge controller is effectively an intelligent battery charger. It prolongs the life of your battery.
There are two main types:
- MPPT (high efficiency)
- PWM (standard efficiency)
These articles explain the basics of solar charge controllers all the way to a step by step guide to sizing your charge controller. The articles also advise on the most appropriate charge controller for specific uses.
Solar system monitoring
You can monitor your solar system with basic 12V battery moniters, charge controller monitors and battery monitors with shunts. Find out why some are better than others.
