Flexcell Sunslick PV panels

[charles_reed]

Made in Switzerland, two of their 14w flexible panels will fit my boom perfectly.

Only problem I can Google only one UK reseller and he's coy about prices.

Anyone know any more about them and where they can be obtained.

 

[sarabande]

err, 2 x 14 watt doesn't sound very productive, especially if you are mounting them on the boom and have a long run of cable to the batteries.

Looking at the spec sheet, I'd be inclined to ask them for output details when the panels are mounted almost vertically, as on the side of a boom.

The stated power output (900 mA in full sunshine ; I guess mounted normal (at 90degs) to the sunlight) is just about enough to keep up with normal static losses when a battery is just parked and not powering any kit.

EDIT: Their other data sheet talks about taking 9 hours to charge an 8 Ahr battery providing the panel is in full sunlight. Unless all you want to do is charge a cell phone or other tiny service battery, these panels are not man enough for daily boating use.

What size batteries are you intending to look after with the solar panels ?

 

[LORDNELSON]

I would not dismiss a 28 watt set up quite so summarily. However as with most PV panels you would need to be around to alter their inclination from time to time in order to keep output up.

 

[charles_reed]

Thanks for your input. They'll mount on top of the boom bag and the run to the nearest battery will be <2m.

They're only for use whilst anchored @37 degrees N.

I already have 2 Kyocera KC50' for permanent use.

 

[sarabande]

that config seems better than the lateral one I had imagined.