80W 12V dual battery solar kit for camper / boat with controller and cable

80W Solar Panel:

This high-efficiency, waterproof 80W 12V monocrystalline solar panel is perfect for permanent outdoor use to provide free electricity for charging 12V batteries. It can power various applications such as camper vans, motorhomes, boats, sheds, farms, as well as remote applications like telecommunications or monitoring equipment. The panel comes with 5m of special solar cable that can work at high roof temperatures with minimum power losses. It also has a pair of male/female MC4 connectors crimped on the end of the cable for easy connection to other solar panels or your existing system. The long-lasting, high-efficiency monocrystalline solar cells and tough sealed aluminum frame ensure years of consistent, free power.

The waterproof design allows the panel to be used in all weather conditions. This panel features innovative 5 busbar solar cells, which are more efficient than traditional cells and can extract more power from the same surface area. These solar cells are the best choice for applications in warmer climates. The panel specifications are as follows:

- Peak power: 80W

- Maximum power voltage: 20.2V

- Maximum power current: 3.96A

- Open circuit voltage: 23.9V

- Short circuit current: 4.21A

- Dimensions: 700 x 670 x 30 mm

- Weight: 6 kg

- 4 mounting holes 9 x 11 mm

- 2 x 5m of high-quality single-core solar cable 2.5mm cross-section

- Male and female MC4 connectors attached

10A Solar Charge Controller:

The kit includes a 10A 12V/24V dual battery solar charge controller designed to charge and protect two batteries independently, with automatic cutoff to prevent overcharging. The controller uses Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technology, which increases charge acceptance and prolongs battery life. It is suitable for a caravan, camper van, boat, or any system with two batteries or battery banks. The controller has various protection functions such as stopping reverse current at night, overcharge, short circuit, reverse polarity, etc. It also features LED indicators, battery type selection, and an RJ-45 socket for an optional remote LCD meter with a 10m cable. The built-in temperature sensor allows the controller to optimize the charging process depending on the ambient temperature. Additionally, the controller can work with solar panels up to 160W, providing enough reserve capacity to add another 80W solar panel to your system at a later date. It is worth noting that this is an essentials kit and does not include mounting accessories or battery cable. If you require these additional items, please purchase them separately.

Please take note of the following charge controller specifications:

- Fully automated operation with auto 12/24V selection

- 3 pairs of terminals (input, battery 1, battery 2)

- LEDs to indicate the state of charge

- Temperature sensor for temperature compensation of charging (-30mV/C/12V)

- Additional connection point for a remote temperature sensor (not included)

- RJ-45 connection point for a remote meter (not included)

- Various protection features (overcharge, discharge, short circuit, overload, battery reverse polarity etc.)

- Self-consumption: 4mA at night, 10mA when charging

- Working temperature: -35°C to +55C

- Terminals for wire up to 4.0mm²

- Size: 15.5 x 7.6 x 4.0 cm

- Weight: 185 g

- Multiple mounting holes for ease of installation

Please note that due to our warehouse arrangements, the solar charge controller may be shipped from a different warehouse than the solar panel and therefore delivered in a separate package.

This product comes with a 1-year warranty provided by Photonic Universe, which covers the solar charge controller and a workmanship warranty for the solar panel. Defective items will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of the manufacturer. Additionally, the solar cells are guaranteed to produce at least 90% of nominal power 10 years after purchase, and at least 80% of nominal power 25 years after purchase. The warranty for the solar cells is provided by the manufacturer.

For installation advice, please refer to the Installation tab. The solar charge controller included in this kit comes with a detailed user manual containing a wiring diagram and installation/operation instructions (see Documents tab). It is important to read the full user manual before beginning the installation.

For electrical connection, the solar charge controller is not waterproof and should be mounted indoors. It is supplied with a detailed user manual that explains installation and operations. 

As for fitting the solar panel, it can be mounted to a flat roof using metal brackets, plastic brackets, or other methods. A full range of brackets is available in the mounting accessories category of the online shop.

If you need help with installation or have any technical questions, free support is provided. Please contact us by email or phone.