Solar Panels

A 12V solar panel is designed to output at least enough voltage to charge a 12V battery under worst case conditions (low light level, high temperature etc). A 12V battery needs at least 13.6 volts to charge, therefore under worst case conditions a solar panel needs to output at least 13.6 volts. This means that in perfect conditions a 12V solar panel may output around 17V or more. If you plug a solar panel, which is generating 17V, straight into your battery it is easy to understand how this can cause damage. Solar regulators are designed to accept the voltage from the solar panel, and output a voltage that is safe and useable to charge a battery.

At Waynes Mobile Auto Electrics, not only can we assist you with the supply and installation of the correct solar panel to suit your needs, we can also assist you with the correct regulator too.

We offer an onsite installation service.

Solar panels can easily be used for Marine craft, Caravans and Trucks.

Call for more information on 0400 601 184 ( Brisbane & The Gold Coast )