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How to Install Marine solar panels
Solar panels can be a great help to sailors, keeping vital lights and appliances functioning, even when the batteries run out or a generator malfunctions. They are also a much quieter way of recharging batteries!
Learning to install panels marine solar will be vital for the sailor who wants their advantages, but first he or she must learn which solar panels are best. Three types of solar cells are commonly used in solar panels, each with its own advantages. The sailor has to learn from these advantages and select the solar panels that are best for your needs.
Types of solar panels
The solar panels should be kept from shading, as shaded cells draw energy for themselves other cells.
1. The solar panels using monocrystalline cells have a high conversion efficiency, and take up less space, but protection of the lack of shade.
2. The solar panels using polycrystalline cells have even higher conversion efficiency, less space, but still lack protection of the shadow.
3. The solar panels using amorphous silicon cells have lower conversion efficiency, and take up more space, but no shade protection. This can be especially important on a sailboat.
Marine solar panels are available in the tough and flexible. Hard solar panels can be connected to the deck, while flexible solar panels could be attributed to the deck or canvas.
Size and number of solar panels
Learning how to install marine solar panels include calculations to determine the size and how many solar panels will need. This information Internet is available by searching the question "What size solar panel need" in your favorite search engine. The general rule is to allow that 20% of energy from the solar panel which estimate you will need.
Placement of Solar Panels
After determining the size and the number of solar panels needed, you will be better able to determine where placed. The best places depend on the configuration of the boat and size of the panels. Take your time and think about it. Read the instructions that came with your solar panels. You want to avoid any violations of the terms warranty.
The simple answer to how to install the solar panels of the sea is: in the sun. Select locations will have the full sunlight no points in shadow.
In placing marine solar panels, consider the use of extra bars / brake to secure the panels. Obviously we want to stable.
How to Install Marine Solar Panels
Marine solar panels should have clear instructions for installation. Moreover of these, consider the following.
Most marine solar panel systems have three main components:
1. Solar panels to collect light solar and produce a charge to you.
2. Charge controller to regulate battery charge to enter and avoid overloading it.
3. Batteries store the energy of your solar panels created.
Once marine solar panels have charged your batteries, you can use that energy to run most of switches 12 volt DC. These might include your safety lights, regular lighting, pumps and fans, and small appliances. If you add a investor, you can also run 120 volt AC appliances such as microwave, radio, satellite TV, or radio. An inverter is a separate unit, not mentioned above, which transforms the current leaving the battery in is required by most appliances.
First, verify that the system has a voltmeter. If not, purchase and install one. This lets you check the load it is receiving.
Install solar panels securely in place, and connect by the instructions included in the kit. Use only tinned wire that goes from marine grade battery panels. If you are unsure of the wire you are considering, ask questions. Regular automotive wire may look similar, but in marine conditions, lose its ability to conduct electrical current.
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Prepackaged marine solar panel kits take the guesswork out of installation.
About the Author
© 2007, Anna Hart. Anna Hart invites you to read more of her articles about solar panels at
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