Solar Power Your Home for Dummies Book

Are you looking to add solar power to your home?  Solar Power Your Home for Dummies provides you with the how-to of adding solar to your home and how to choose the best solar system for your needs.  The includes hands-on information that will enable you to select a solar project that will help you [...]

Why Install Solar Panels on Your Home?

Why Install Solar Panels on Your Home? We’re moving to a greener future.  Governments are passing out tax credits that will stimulate homeowners to purchase and install solar panels and society in general is jumping on the green bandwagon.  Even those who consider themselves global warming skeptics recognize the monetary benefits of going green by [...]

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Sunforce NT-175U1 175-Watt Multi Purpose Solar Panel with Sharp Module

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Sunforce NT-175U1 175-Watt Multi Purpose Solar Panel with Sharp Module (Automotive)

Sunforce 175-Watt Multi Purpose Solar Panel with Sharp Module is ideal for ground mounted solar systems and is the preferred solution for landowners. Engineered with excellence, and has high efficiency for an outstanding balance of size and weight for power and performance. It is durable and features tempered glass, EVA lamination, and weatherproof backsin that provides long-life and enhanced cell performance. This module is completely reliable and offers a 25 year limited warranty on power output. Uses an advanced surface texturing process to increase light absorption and to improve the efficiency. Electrical characteristics include; Max Power: 175W, Type of Cell: Monocrystalline Silicon, Cell configuration: 72 in series, Max system (DC) voltage: 600V. Mechanical characteristics include; Type of output terminal: Lead wire with MC connector, Max Load: 50 psf (2400 Pascals). Qualifications; UL Listed: UL 1703, Fire Rating: Class C.

Features:

  • High efficiency for an outstanding balance of size and weight for power and performance
  • 25 year limited warranty on power output
  • Advanced surface texturing process to increase light absorbtion and to improve the efficiency
  • Type of cell used is monocrystalline silicon
  • Tempered glass, EVA lamination, and weatherproof backsin

Sunforce 39110 123-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel with Sharp Module

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Sunforce 39110 123-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel with Sharp Module (Misc.)

List Price: $899.99 USD
Release date January 1, 2006.

Features

  • Advanced polycrystalline design is highly efficient and provides superior power output
  • Maximum power output: 123 Watts/7.16 Amps
  • Multiple panels can be connected together for even more power
  • Easy to install and virtually maintenance-free
  • 25-year warranty

Review:

I purchased one of these about 8 months ago, along with the Sunforce digital 30-A controller and Duracell 800-w inverter to use on our motorhome when in campgrounds with no hookups or when boondocking. Works great! Really nice to have the extra freedom, and to not run the noisy/smelly generator. Provided plenty of battery charge for lighting, furnace fans, laptop, TV, etc for week long trip to Oregon outback in September. Have also used for numerous 3 – 5 day stays in California and Arizona in Feb – Apr. I built a portable/adjustable stand that takes only a few minutes to set up.

HQRP 20W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel 20 Watt 12 Volt

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HQRP 20W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel 20 Watt 12 Volt in Anodized Aluminum Frame Square shape plus HQRP Coaster. ()

New From: $64.91 In Stock


Features:

  • HQRP® Solar Panel plus HQRP® Coaster; High-efficient 20W Solar Panel;
  • Maximum Power Voltage:17.2V;Open Circuit Voltage:21.6V; Maximum Power Current: 1.17A;
  • Short Circuit Current: 1.3A; Dimensions: 420x420x25 mm; High-efficient solar cells construction;
  • Light anodized aluminum frame; Junction box is protected by silicone from ingress of moisture.
  • 1 Year Full Quality Warranty! 10 Years Limited Power Performance Warranty.

Review:

This is an excellent panel at a great price. I use it with a HQRP solar controller and a Walmart 115ah deepcycle marine battery and couldn’t be more pleased.

PowerFilm USB + AA Solar Panel Charger

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PowerFilm USB+AA Solar Charger (Misc.)

List Price: $99.99 USD
New From: $68.75 In Stock
Used from: $68.74 In Stock


The PowerFilm USB + AA charger is probably the best product and design I have seen in terms of AA solar chargers, especially for backpackers. Stores like REI and EMS need to carry this charger. Basically, this is 2 devices in 1. It is a solar charger for NiMH batteries (2 NiMH Sanyo 2000mAh batteries come with the product). It is also a voltage transformer that takes the 2.4v of the NiMH batteries and ramps it up to 5v allowing you to charge a USB device (like a cell phone or iPod) using the charged batteries, even when it is NOT in the sun. This means that you can lash the unit onto your backpack or car dash without having to tether your phone to it all day, and then draw from the stored energy in the batteries at night. I charged two batteries in the sun with no problem and then charged an iPod Nano 2G while the solar panel was folded up, and it work perfectly.

  • Folds up compactly to fit into a pocket
  • POWERFILM USB+ AA 2-AA BATTERY CHARGER W/ USB
  • Charges 2 AA rechargable batteries

Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit

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Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit (Automotive)

List Price: $0.00 USD
New From: $94.95 In Stock
Used from: $99.99 In Stock


The Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit provides the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. This kit is ideal for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, and 12-volt battery charging. It comes with everything you need to start producing up to 15 Watts/125mA of clean, free power in all weather conditions.

Solar panels convert sunlight into an electric current, they do not store power. Sunforce Solar Charging Kits are primarily used to recharge 12-Volt batteries (not included), which store and provide usable power. A power inverter (not included) allows you to use traditional 110-Volt appliances with this system. The included Sunforce 7-Amp Solar Charge Controller must be installed to prevent any connected batteries from overcharging. Once fully charged, it is normal for the charge controller LED to turn off and on as the battery voltage fluctuates from the discharge/recharge cycle.

Features:

  • Amorphous solar charging kit provides up to 15-Watts of clean, free, renewable power
  • Designed for RVs, cabins, homes, boats, back-up and remote power use, and more
  • Weatherproof, durable solar panels can withstand impacts from hailstones travelling 50 miles-per-hour
  • Includes one 15-Watt solar panel with a durable mounting frame, a 7-Amp solar charge controller, and a wiring kit with accessories for easy installation
  • Built-in, ultra-bright blue LED charging indicator
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Sunforce 50032 15 Watt Solar Battery Charger

See larger image Sunforce 50032 15 Watt Solar Battery Charger (Misc.) List Price: $129.99 USD New From: $89.00 In Stock Used from: $69.36 In Stock Release date November 25, 2005. The Sunforce 50032 15 Watt Solar Battery Charger gives you another reason to love the sun — it’ll help keep your vehicle’s battery charged. Just [...]

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Brunton SOLARIS 52 CIGS Foldable Solar Panel (Black/Silver, 12 Volt)

See larger image Brunton SOLARIS 52 CIGS Foldable Solar Panel (Black/Silver, 12 Volt) (Sports) List Price: $1,298.38 USD New From: $1,150.00 In Stock Utilizing solar energy to revitalize or recharge your electronic equipment is the way to go, especially since you’ll be in the outdoors anyway! Brunton’s Solaris 52 foldable solar panel features high efficiency [...]

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Brunton Solaris 26 Solar Panel

With eight flexible CIGS solar cells and the ability to charge in low-light conditions, the Brunton Solaris 26 ushers in the next generation of backcountry solar power. Even on dreary overcast days, the Solaris 26 pumps out the 12 volts of power required to charge your video camera or laptop, or even to jump your [...]

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Sunforce 39626 160-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Power Kit

See larger image Sunforce 39626 160-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Power Kit (Automotive) List Price: $1,100.00 USD The Sunforce 39626 160-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Power Kit has everything you need to start generating power. It includes two (2) Sharp 80-Watt polycrystalline solar panels with durable rustproof aluminum frames, a 200-Watt power inverter, a 30-Amp Digital Solar [...]

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Sunforce 39191 123-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel Module (10-Pack)

See larger image Sunforce 39191 123-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel Module (10-Pack) (Automotive) This 10-pack of Sunforce 123-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel Modules will give you several more reasons to love the sun. They provide the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. These panels are ideal for cabins, recreational [...]

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