The Solar Trader

The Solar Trader Flexi-panels are perfect for trickle and mainenance charging of 12V batteries on boats, yachts, jet-skis, caravans etc. They are lightweight but hardwearing and rugged, making them ideal for marine and expedition use. Because they are flexible and have no glass they can be mounted in many different ways: glue them to the deck, wrap them around the bimini with a bungee cord, bolt them to the railing, hang them on a hook. Some of our customers have even used velcro! Flexi panels can be walked on with soft shoes.

Flexi panels are made with UniSolar triple-junction cells, which perform especially well under the low light levels typically found in the UK. Each cell is composed of three semiconductor junctions stacked on top of each other. The bottom cell absorbs the red light; the middle cell absorbs the yellow/green light and the top cell absorbs the blue light. This spectrum splitting capability is the key to higher efficiency. Unlike crystalline technologies, Flexi panels do not suffer reduced power output at higher temperatures.

There is a blocking diode within each potted junction box, preventing battery discharge into the panel.

The 5W flexi panel comes with a 0.3m cable fitted to the junction box. If you would like us to provide additional cabling and/or connectors please contact us.

Features

• Rated 0.33A @ 16.5V
• Dimensions: 542×248×15 mm
• Waterproof junction box fitted with approx 0.3m cable
• 5 year output warranty, 1 year materials warranty
• Can be mounted using the corner grommets, or can be glued on
• No glass
• Lightweight
• Shadow tolerant
• Maintenance-free
• High temperature performance
• Weather, Seawater and Vandal resistant
• Also available in 10W and 32W