Solar panels B and Q

[Hutch]

Just spotted these panels in an Advertisement for B and Q.

 

[Tobes]

That's a pretty good deal! I think our solar briefcase (60W) cost about £250, but it was about 8-9 years ago!

 

[Buckman]

Agree it is a good deal and probably what we are looking for to use at home and in the caravan. Not sure whether the 100w or 200w would be better and what sort of amp they can output to a battery?

 

[Tobes]

Agree it is a good deal and probably what we are looking for to use at home and in the caravan. Not sure whether the 100w or 200w would be better and what sort of amp they can output to a battery?

120W is 10A , but you will rarely see the peak rate. 180W is 15A. You need to have a decent connection model to get back to the 12v system. Note - these can be quite heavy and cumbersome. Our 60W gives plenty of juice for us, and at 5A we use a cigarette lighter style connection on a flying lead in the AC mains hookup box.

 

[Mr Plodd]

Agree it is a good deal and probably what we are looking for to use at home and in the caravan. Not sure whether the 100w or 200w would be better and what sort of amp they can output to a battery?

Hiw long is a peice of string?
The output is totally dependent on how much light/sunshine falls on it
In the summer months, like now, my domestic panels produce up to 28kwh per day, but in mid December its often below 1kwh

 

[Buckman]

120W is 10A , but you will rarely see the peak rate. 180W is 15A. You need to have a decent connection model to get back to the 12v system. Note - these can be quite heavy and cumbersome. Our 60W gives plenty of juice for us, and at 5A we use a cigarette lighter style connection on a flying lead in the AC mains hookup box.

I must admit that I did not think of weight. Thanks for the update.

 

[Tobes]

I must admit that I did not think of weight. Thanks for the update.

8.5kg vs 14.7kg for the 100W vs 200W system. Thats a significant lump to carry!