{"product_id":"480w-2-x-240w-12v-24v-semi-flexible-narrowboat-solar-charging-kit-with-austrian-textured-fibreglass-solar-panels","title":"480W (2 x 240W) 12V\/24V semi-flexible narrowboat solar charging kit with Austrian textured fibreglass solar panels","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis powerful, waterproof \u003cstrong\u003e480W monocrystalline \u003c\/strong\u003esolar charging kit is perfect for permanent outdoor use for charging 12V or 24V batteries in marine applications such as narrowboats, wide beams, Dutch barges, catamarans or other sailing boats. This kit is also suitable for various other applications, including motorhomes, caravans, vehicles, and off-grid back up solar systems. These 240W solar panels are ideal for flat or curved roofs, as they can easily mould to the shape of the mounting surface. This is our \u003cstrong\u003emost powerful \u003c\/strong\u003eflexible solar charging kit, and can generate up to 40A charging current when charging a 12V battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe solar kit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul class=\"bullet\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e2 x 240W semi-flexible, textured solar panels made of plastic reinforced with glass fibre - IEC certified (Austrian made)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e40A 12V\/24V high efficiency MPPT solar charge controller with inbuilt LCD display\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eA pair of 5m 4mm\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e single core extension cables with MC4 connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e3m of 10mm\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e battery cable with a 40A 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e240W semi-flexible solar panels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis solar panel has a textured surface that reduces the reflection of light whilst maximising the absorption of light from every possible angle. This ensures high performance of this solar panel in low light or cloudy conditions, or when the light falls at an angle (morning, evening or winter times). The fibreglass plastic used in this solar panel is very strong and durable. Soft and sealed edges of the solar panel make it resilient to mechanical impact on the sides and help avoid long term delamination. These Austrian manufactured solar panels are made to the highest European quality standards and are fully waterproof with a high resistance to salt water environments which makes this solar panel perfect for boats and marine applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh efficiency MPPT controller:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 40A high efficiency MPPT solar charge controller included in this kit uses the most advanced \u003cem\u003eMaximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)\u003c\/em\u003e technology to track the maximum power voltage point of solar panels as it varies depending on sunlight exposure and temperature. This technology ensures the maximum efficiency of your solar system and significantly outperforms standard PWM solar controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller features a comprehensive set of electronic protection functions such as stopping reverse current at night (from the battery back to the solar panel), automatic cut off to prevent over-charging and deep discharge, over voltage, over load, short circuit and reverse polarity protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in LCD screen shows real-time charging parameters such as voltage, current (separately for solar panels \/ load), battery state of charge,  accumulated charge and discharge energy. The easy to use buttons allow the user to manually select the battery type (sealed, flooded or gel) and program load settings (e.g. set timers for lighting, fans, pumps etc). Other features include LED indicators and a temperature sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis controller is compatible with lead-acid (\u003cstrong\u003esealed\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egel \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003eflooded\u003c\/strong\u003e) and lithium batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced monitoring and programming:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis solar charge controller also features \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced communication technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, which offers the user the opportunity to monitor and program parameters for the controller through various methods:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e1) The controller can be connected to a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.photonicuniverse.com\/en\/catalog\/full\/26-Remote-meter--display-for-10A-60A-MPPT-and-PWM-solar-charge-controllers-TRPTRVSPULS-Series.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"blue\"\u003eremote meter MT50 with an LCD screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which displays system performance information and allows the user to manually adjust parameters and load settings\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e2) The controller can be connected to a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.photonicuniverse.com\/en\/catalog\/full\/293-Wi-Fi-module-for-monitoring-and-programming-a-solar-charge-controller-through-the-mobile-app-includes-19m-cable.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"blue\"\u003eWi-Fi module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to create a Wi-Fi network, to which your mobile phone or tablet can connect, in order to monitor or adjust charging parameters and controller settings through a \u003cstrong\u003efree mobile app \u003c\/strong\u003e(available for Android and iOS users).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e3) An \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.photonicuniverse.com\/en\/catalog\/full\/292-RJ45-to-USB-cable-to-connect-a-solar-charge-controller-to-a-PC--computer-15m-length.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"blue\"\u003eRJ45 to USB cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can be used to connect the controller directly to your PC \/ laptop, where parameters and settings can be monitored and adjusted via a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.photonicuniverse.com\/upload\/file\/Software\/Solar_Station_Monitor.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"blue\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efree computer program - Solar Station Monitor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(Windows-based PCs and laptops only).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUsing one of these communication methods, the user will gain access not only to the standard charging parameters already shown via the built-in LCD screen, but also additional information such as min\/max voltages, temperature, protection cut off voltages, diagnostics and other information. If required the user will also be able to amend the battery capacity, set charging volts for different charging stages, specify the duration of each charging stage, create a user-defined battery type with charging parameters specific to their battery (if the pre-existing options are unsuitable), and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional items:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEach solar panel is fitted with \u003cstrong\u003e2 x 0.9m cable (4.0mm\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e cross section)\u003c\/strong\u003e with waterproof MC4 connectors, which can be easily connected to the \u003cstrong\u003e4.0mm\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e extension cable\u003c\/strong\u003e in this kit, or alternatively used for linking several panels together. This kit also includes \u003cstrong\u003e3m of heavy duty red and black battery cable (10mm\u003csup\u003e2 \u003c\/sup\u003ecross section)\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewith a 40A fuse, fuse holder, and 8mm ring terminals for use between the solar charge controller and your battery.\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":56848300179839,"sku":"2XFLPRO-240M-KIT","price":1449.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/9689\/8691\/files\/1658224457_67420900.png?v=1769530330","url":"https:\/\/marcleleisure.co.uk\/products\/480w-2-x-240w-12v-24v-semi-flexible-narrowboat-solar-charging-kit-with-austrian-textured-fibreglass-solar-panels","provider":"Marcle Leisure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}