{"product_id":"160w-12v-semi-flexible-dual-battery-solar-charging-kit","title":"160W 12V semi-flexible dual battery solar charging kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-efficiency \u003cstrong\u003esemi-flexible 160W dual battery solar charging kit \u003c\/strong\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar kit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul class=\"bullet\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e160W black semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel with a durable ETFE coating\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e20A 12V dual battery solar charge controller for independent charging of 2 batteries or battery banks (can work with a single battery too)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eA pair of 5m 4.0mm² single core extension cables with MC4 connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e5m of 4.0mm² dual core battery cable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e160W Black semi-flexible fibreglass solar panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis highly durable \u003cstrong\u003eblack semi-flexible solar panel reinforced with fibreglass plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e has a surafce made of strong \u003cstrong\u003eETFE \u003c\/strong\u003ematerial which has a longer service life compared to standard semi-flexible solar panels. As a result, these particular semi-flexible solar panels are \u003cstrong\u003eextremely hard-wearing\u003c\/strong\u003e and less prone to cracking, delamination and corrosion. The lightly textured coating of this panel creates an \u003cstrong\u003eanti-reflective surface\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ETFE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"blue\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel also features \u003cstrong\u003enew generation 5-busbar solar cells\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis solar panel has a unique black backing, making it ideal for discreet and aesthetically pleasing installation on dark coloured roofs, vehicles or mounting surfaces. Please note that this solar panel is not 'ultra jet-black' - the exact hue may vary marginally from panel to panel, depending on the batch of solar cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe semi-flexible design of this panel makes it ideal for curved roofs and surfaces where bonding is preferable (though the panel can also be fixed by bolts or screws). The panel is also incredibly light (only 2.96kg) which makes it an ideal option for all vehicle applications. This panel is also highly resistant to salt water environments and it is also possible to walk on the panel, making it the perfect choice for boats and yachts.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel is fitted with 2 x 1m of cable (4mm² cross section) with MC4 connectors on the end which simply plug into the 5m extension solar cable supplied with the kit, to join the solar panel and the charge controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20A Dual battery controller:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a \u003cstrong\u003e20\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003c\/strong\u003e12V\/24V dual battery solar charge controller\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to charge and protect two batteries independently, with automatic cut off to prevent over-charging. The controller uses \u003cem\u003ePWM (Pulse Width Modulation)\u003c\/em\u003e technology which increases charge acceptance and prolongs the life of your batteries. PWM technology can also recover some lost battery capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a perfect solar controller for a caravan \/ camper van \/ boat or another system with two batteries (e.g. engine and leisure battery) or battery banks. You can set the initial charging priority e.g. 80% power to go to the engine battery and 20% to leisure battery. When one of the batteries is fully charged the controller will automatically divert all power to the other battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the unit work with only one battery? \u003c\/strong\u003eYes, absolutely! The controller will determine automatically if there's only one battery connected and will pass 100% of charging current to this battery. You can add a second battery later.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit has numerous safety functions, including protection against reverse current at night (from the battery back to the solar panel), over charge, short circuit, reverse polarity etc. Other features include various LED indicators, battery type selection (sealed, gel, flooded) and an RJ-45 socket for an optional \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.photonicuniverse.com\/en\/catalog\/full\/23-Remote-meter--display-for-10A-and-20A-dual-battery-solar-charge-controllers.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eremote LCD meter with 10m cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in temperature sensor allows the controller to optimise the charging process depending on the ambient temperature. If you are planning to position the controller far away from the battery, or if the battery and the controller are exposed to different ambient temperatures, an \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.photonicuniverse.com\/en\/catalog\/full\/104-Remote-temperature-sensor-with-3m-cable-and-connector-for-TRPTRVSPULS-series-solar-charge-controllers-.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexternal remote temperature sensor with 3m cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended for this dual battery solar charge controller. To enable connection to the screw terminals of the controller, the green connector block on the end of the remote temperature sensor cable should be cut off.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe solar charge controller is compatible with sealed, gel and flooded lead acid batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional items:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit also includes a pair of \u003cstrong\u003e5m positive and negative solar extension leads \u003c\/strong\u003e(4.0mm² cross section)\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e 5m of 4.0mm² dual core battery cable \u003c\/strong\u003efor use between the solar charge controller and your battery, making the total cable length between the solar panel and the battery 1m + 5m + 5m = 11m.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eClick on the Details and Specifications tab for more information\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Photonic Universe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56848273310079,"sku":"FLAXB-160M-DBKIT","price":399.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/9689\/8691\/files\/1717595769_83656800.png?v=1769530026","url":"https:\/\/marcleleisure.co.uk\/products\/160w-12v-semi-flexible-dual-battery-solar-charging-kit","provider":"Marcle Leisure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}