100w Mono Solar Panel Kit With Victron Energy PWM Charge Controller

Description

Solar Kit Contents:

• 1 x 100w Mono Solar Panel by Lowenergie™
• 10A PWM Charge Controller by Victron Energy™
• Solar PV to controller cable
• Battery to solar controller cable
• 4 White ABS Corner mounting brackets
• 1 Twin cable entry
• 1 Tube Sikaflex

Technical Specifications

Half cut solar cells

• Solar Panels with half-cut solar cells and 9 to 12 buzz bars connecting the cells are 8-10% Smaller than typical square cell panels
• Solar Panels with half-cut solar cells and 9 to 12 buzz bars connecting the cells are 3% higher efficiency than typical square cell panels

Full siliconesolar cells used to be square, sometimes with the corners cut off, but now the mainstream trend with all the big solar manufacturers is for half cut, small rectangular silicone cells, due to their higher efficiency.

Solar panel technology has moved on considerably in the last few years with the introduction of half cut solar cells which can provide 2 to 3% more efficiency and higher watts per square metre. This means that the same power solar panels used in the past can now be 8-10% smaller. Alternatively you can have bigger solar panels with higher power output, but don’t take up as much space.

This works by doubling the number of solar cells and increasing the number of ribbons, (BB’s / buzz bars) which connect the siliconesolar cells together within the panel. This helps to lower resistance in the panel, which in turn reduces tiny voltage drops in the many panel connections. Overall this provides more power output. The smaller cells are also less likely to have microfracture issues and with improved cloudy day performance.

Solar Panel Technical Specification

• Maximum Power (Pmax): 100W
• Maximum Power Voltage (VMP): 18.00V
• Maximum Power Current (IMP): 5.50A
• Open Circuit Voltage (VOC): 21.60V
• Short Circuit Current (ISC): 6.05A
• Weight: 7.80 KG
• Size: 1060 x 540 x 30mm
• Cell Quantity 36
• Power Tolerance: +/-3%
• Maximum System Voltage: DC1000V

Technical – Victron Energy PWM 10A 12/24v

• Dimensions: 70 x 133 x 33.5mm
• Weight: 150g
• Rated charging & load current: 10 Amps
• Maximum voltage input: 28V/55V
• Rated Voltage: 12V & 24V
• Protected against reverse polarity connection of the solar array and/or battery.

Features

• Load output with battery voltage disconnect function.
• Load output protected against overload and short circuit.
• Protected against reverse polarity connection of the solar array and/or battery.
• Two digit seven segment display for quick and easy setting of the load output functionality, including timer setting
• Three stage battery charging (bulk, absorption, float), not programmable.
• Lighting control function, one timer only.
• Victron Energy are a Dutch company who lead in the field of off-grid solar products.

Solar Panels to Controller Cable

5m Twin core 2.5mm2 cable with male and female connectors to one end.

Solar controller to Battery Cable

1.5m, 2 Core 2.5mm2 AMC round profile cable, in-line fuse, 30A spade fuse M8 ring terminals.

All cabling carefully design to minimise voltage drops and maintain maximum system efficiency. TUV Approved

Solar Brackets:

• ABS
• 4 Corners
• White
• Size per bracket 15x15x 6.5cm.
• Weight (4 brackets) 1.6kg
• Easy Installation, holes should be drilled in each bracket, and corresponding holes in the solar panel frame on each side; then brackets should be fixed to the solar panel using self-tapping screws (not included).

Cable Entry

• ABS
• Twin cable entry for 4-12mm cables
• White
• Watertight
• Size: 12x10x5cm

Product Warranties

Solar Panel = 10 Year for materials and workmanship

Charge Controller = 5 Year Victron Energy

All other components have a 12 month warranty.

Power Output Warranty is at least 90% maximum power for first 10 years of use and;

Power Output Warranty of at least 80% maximum power output for up to 25 years use