{"product_id":"160w-12v-semi-flexible-solar-charging-kit","title":"160W 12V Semi-flexible solar charging kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis high efficiency \u003cstrong\u003esemi-flexible 160W solar panel kit\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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\u003eAdvanced 20A solar charge controller with LCD display and powerful 2.4A dual USB output\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eA pair of 5m 4mm² single core solar extension cables with MC4 connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e5m of 4mm² dual core battery cable fitted with a 15A fuse, fuse holder and 8mm ring terminals\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 S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eolar charge controller:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a \u003cstrong\u003e20A 12V\/24V Photonic Universe solar charge controller\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to protect batteries whilst charging them, with automatic cut off to prevent over-charging and deep discharge. The controller uses \u003cem\u003ePWM (Pulse Width Modulation)\u003c\/em\u003e technology which increases charge acceptance and prolongs the life of your battery. Often PWM technology can recover some lost battery capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis controller\u003cstrong\u003e stops reverse current at night (from the battery back to the solar panel) so your battery won't lose any charge.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has many other protection functions such as \u003cstrong\u003eover charge \/ discharge, over load, short circuit, overheating\u003c\/strong\u003e etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLCD display \u003c\/strong\u003eshows information regarding real time solar panel and battery performance, including: \u003cstrong\u003evoltage, current, battery state of charge,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebattery temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e. An \u003cstrong\u003eenergy statistics counter \u003c\/strong\u003ealso displays the accumulated daily and monthly charge values (useful for comparing solar panel performance between different periods).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis solar charge controller also offers the rare and highly sought-after feature of a \u003cstrong\u003edual USB charging output\u003c\/strong\u003e. These 5V USB ports have a total combined output of 2.4A, offering \u003cstrong\u003efast and powerful charging \u003c\/strong\u003eof USB compatible devices such as mobile phones, tablets, mp3 players etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAn optional \u003cstrong\u003e12V load \u003c\/strong\u003e(e.g. 12V lighting \/ fans) may also be connected directly to the solar charge controller, with various settings for night time lighting applications. In addition, this controller also offers various \u003cstrong\u003echarging programs \u003c\/strong\u003efor different battery types, which can be easily selected by the user. In addition to the built-in temperature sensor, the controller has a pair of terminals for connecting a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.photonicuniverse.com\/en\/catalog\/full\/104-Remote-temperature-sensor-with-2m-cable-and-connector-for-ViewStar-solar-charge-controllers--regulators.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"blue\"\u003eremote temperature sensor,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e which can be attached directly to the battery to measure the battery temperature more precisely and optimise the charging process.\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(4mm² cross section)\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e 5m of 4mm²\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edual core battery cable fitted with a fuse, fuse holder and 8mm ring terminals \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 about this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Photonic Universe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56848276881791,"sku":"FLAXB-160M-KIT","price":389.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/9689\/8691\/files\/1717595309_27969300.png?v=1769530027","url":"https:\/\/marcleleisure.co.uk\/products\/160w-12v-semi-flexible-solar-charging-kit","provider":"Marcle Leisure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}