Semi-Flexible Reinforced Solar Panels

Description

An Introduction

This range of high efficiency solar panels are  perfect for permanent outdoor use to provide free electricity for charging 12V batteries to power various applications, such as in a motorhome, caravan, camper, boat, or for solar lighting systems, off-grid, and back up solar power systems. The panesl can also be used to provide direct power supply for applications not sensitive to changes in input voltage / current (e.g. electric motors or pumps) and for various grid-tie applications.

Photonic Universe have developed these highly durable black semi-flexible solar panels reinforced with fibreglass plastic and a strong ETFE surface and made from monocrystalline solar cells. This high efficiency 60W solar panel is perfect for permanent outdoor use to provide free electricity for charging 12V batteries to power various applications, such as in a motorhome, caravan, camper, boat, or for solar lighting systems, off-grid, and back up solar power systems. The panel can also be used to provide direct power supply for applications not sensitive to changes in input voltage / current (e.g. electric motors or pumps) and for various grid-tie applications.

Not found elsewhere is the range of physical sizes that allow Solar Panels to be fitted where previously it would not have been possible, for example a quality 100W solar panel just 13″ wide is now available!

Product features:

• Robust construction using plastic reinforced with glass fibre creates a sturdy and durable solar panel
• Special textured surface significantly reduces light reflection and improves performance in low light and cloudy conditions
• Highly flexible design makes this panel ideal for curved roofs and surfaces where bonding is preferable (though it can also be fixed by bolts or screws)
• Black backing makes the solar panel ideal for discreet and aesthetically pleasing installation on dark coloured roofs, vehicles or mounting surfaces
• The panel is incredibly light (only 1.19kg) and very thin (just 2mm) which is great for all vehicles
• High resistance to salt water environments makes it perfect for boats and marine applications
• Sealed waterproof design ensures it can be used in all weather conditions

Strong ETFE coating:

In addition to the fibreglass reinforcement, the surface of this 60W semi-flexible solar panel is made of strong ETFE material which has a longer service life compared to standard semi-flexible solar panels. As a result, these particular semi-flexible solar panels are extremely hard-wearing and less prone to cracking, delamination and corrosion. The lightly textured coating of this panel creates an anti-reflective surface which allows the panel to absorb a far greater amount of light, thereby increasing efficiency. ETFE material has long been used in applications where durability and high-temperature resistance is required, such as in the Eden Project, Cornwall. You can read more about ETFE and its benefits here.

High quality 5-busbar or greater solar cells:

This range of panels also features at the minimum  new generation 5-busbar solar cells, which are more efficient than the 2, 3 or 4 busbar solar cells used in most other solar panels, and are able to extract more power from the same surface area. This results in a smaller overall solar panel, which is ideal for applications where space is limited.   Some of the larger panels in the range even have 7-busbar or 9-busbar cells.

All-black design:

These solar panels have a unique black backing, making this solar panel ideal for discreet and aesthetically pleasing installation on dark coloured roofs, vehicles or mounting surfaces. and avoid the sometimes annoying black and black mix within a Panel.   Please do note that they are not ‘ultra jet-black’ – the exact hue may vary marginally from panel to panel, depending on the batch of solar cells.

Anti-reflective textured surface:

The textured surface of this solar panel reduces the reflection of light whilst maximising the absorption of light from every possible angle. This ensures high performance in low light or cloudy conditions, or when the light falls at an angle (in the morning, evening, or winter).

Ease of connectivity:

The panel is fitted with 2 x 1m of cable specially designed for solar panels to carry high currents with negligible power loss (4mm² cross section). The cable comes with waterproof MC4 connectors which can be used for easy connectivity to your existing system, for linking several panels together or for connecting 4mm extension cable.

Available sizes Wattage and Dimensions (mm)

• 30W black ultra-narrow semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel with durable ETFE coating. 970 x 200 x 3 mm
• 50W black ultra-narrow semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel with durable ETFE coating. 1540 x 200 x 3 mm
• 60W black semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel with durable ETFE coating. 730 x 505 x 3 mm
• 100W black semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel with durable ETFE coating. 1010 x 540 x 3 mm
• 100W black ultra-narrow semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel with durable ETFE coating. 1520 x 350 x 3 mm
• 120W black semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel with durable ETFE coating. 1025 x 665 x 3 mm
• 130W black narrow semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel with durable ETFE coating. 1460 x 505 x 3 mm
• 150W black narrow semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel with durable ETFE coating. 1550 x 510 x 3 mm
• 150W black semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel with durable ETFE coating. 1110 x 710 x 3 mm
• 160W black semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel with durable ETFE coating. 1380 x 665 x 3 mm
• 200W black semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel with durable ETFE coating. 1420 x 710 x 3 mm
• 270W black semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel with durable ETFE coating. 1940 x 710 x 3 mm