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Jinko 385W Solar Panel 144 Cells JKM385M-72HBL-V Assembled in USA Clearance
- Rated Power Output 385 W
- Voltage (VOC)48.4V
- Number of cells144
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Millstone, NJ
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Phono Solar 400W Solar Panel 108 Cell PS400M6H-18/VHB BOB Clearance
- Rated Power Output 400 W
- Voltage (VOC)36.87 V
- Number of cells108
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Riverton, NJ
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Hyundai 405W Solar Panel 132 Half-Cell Bifacial HiS-S405YH(BK) Clearance
- Rated Power Output 405 W
- Voltage (VOC)45.6
- Number of cells132
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Millstone, NJ
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Canadian Solar 395W Solar Panel 108 Cell All-Black CS6R-395MS-HL Clearance
- Rated Power Output 395 W
- Voltage (VOC)36.6V
- Number of cells108
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Trina 410W Solar Panel 144 Cell Bifacial TSM-410-NE09RC.05 Clearance
- Rated Power Output 410 W
- Voltage (VOC)51V
- Number of cells144
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Bordentown, NJ
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Trina 420W Solar Panel 144 Cell All-Black Bifacial TSM-420NE09RC.05 Clearance
- Rated Power Output 420 W
- Voltage (VOC)50.9V
- Number of cells144
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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JA Solar 405W Solar Panel 108 Cell JAM54S31-405MR Clearance
- Rated Power Output 405 W
- Voltage (VOC)37.23V
- Number of cells108
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Bordentown, NJ
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Solaria 400W Solar Panel 108 Cells Bifacial PowerX-400R-4T Clearance
- Rated Power Output 400 W
- Voltage (VOC)37.3
- Number of cells108
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Trina 405W Solar Panel 144 Cells Bifacial TSM-405NE09RC.05 Clearance
- Rated Power Output 405 W
- Voltage (VOC)49.6 V
- Number of cells144
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Hyundai 410W Solar Panel 132 Half-Cell Bifacial HiS-S410YH(BK) Clearance
- Rated Power Output 410 W
- Voltage (VOC)45.9V
- Number of cells132
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Millstone, NJ
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Trina 415W Solar Panel 144 Cell All-Black Bifacial TSM-415NE09RC.05 Clearance
- Rated Power Output 415 W
- Voltage (VOC)50.5V
- Number of cells144
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Millstone, NJ
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Trina 425W Solar Panel 144 Cell All-Black Bifacial TSM-425NE09RC.05 Clearance
- Rated Power Output 425 W
- Voltage (VOC)51.4V
- Number of cells144
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Millstone, NJ
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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ZNShine Solar 370W Solar Panel 120 Cell ZXM6-NH120-370/M All-Black Clearance
- Rated Power Output 370 W
- Voltage (VOC)41 V
- Number of cells120
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Riverton, NJ
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Aptos Solar 440W Solar Panel 120 Cell Bifacial DNA-120-BF10-440W Clearance
- Rated Power Output 440 W
- Voltage (VOC)41.11 V
- Number of cells120
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Meyer Burger 390W Solar Panel 120 Cell All-Black MB-390-HJT120-BB-T2 Clearance
- Rated Power Output 390 W
- Voltage (VOC)44.6V
- Number of cells120
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from West Boylston, MA
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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ZNShine Solar 400W Solar Panel 108 Cell ZXM7-SH108-400/M Clearance
- Rated Power Output 400 W
- Voltage (VOC)37.10 V
- Number of cells108
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Riverton, NJ
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Meyer Burger 380W Solar Panel 120 Cell Bifacial MB_B120AyB_380 Clearance
- Rated Power Output 380 W
- Voltage (VOC)44.5 V
- Number of cells120
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Mission Solar 395W Solar Panel 66 Cell MSE395SX9R Assembled in USA Clearance
- Rated Power Output 395 W
- Voltage (VOC)45.28 V
- Number of cells66
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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ZNShine Solar 405W Solar Panel 108 Cell ZXM7-SH108-405/M Clearance
- Rated Power Output 405 W
- Voltage (VOC)37.03
- Number of cells108
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Riverton, NJ
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Jinko 425W Solar Panel 108 Cells JKM425N-54HL4-B BOB Clearance
- Rated Power Output 425 W
- Voltage (VOC)32.73V
- Number of cells108
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Millstone, NJ
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Silfab 430W Solar Panels 108 Cell SIL-430-QD Assembled in USA
- Rated Power Output 430 W
- Voltage (VOC)38.91 V
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Q CELLS 365W Solar Panel 120 Cell 12 Busbar Q.PEAK DUO BLK G10+ Assembled in USA
- Rated Power Output 365 W
- Voltage (VOC)41.21 V
- Number of cells120
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Q CELLS 400W Solar Panel 132 Cell 12 Busbar Bifacial Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+/T
- Rated Power Output 400 W
- Voltage (VOC)45.55V
- Number of cells132
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Q CELLS 405W Solar Panel 132 Cell Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ Assembled in USA
- Rated Power Output 405 W
- Voltage (VOC)45.34 V
- Number of cells132
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Garner, NC
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Q CELLS 410W Solar Panel 132 Cell Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ Assembled in USA
- Rated Power Output 410 W
- Voltage (VOC)45.37 V
- Number of cells132
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Garner, NC
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Silfab 380W Solar Panel 120 cell SIL-380-HC Assembled in USA
- Rated Power Output 380 W
- Voltage (VOC)42.17 V
- Number of cells120
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Silfab 410W Solar Panel 132 Cell SIL-410-HC+ Assembled in USA
- Rated Power Output 410 W
- Voltage (VOC)45.59 V
- Number of cells132
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Garner, NC
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Panasonic 420W Solar Panel 132 Cell PNS-EVPV420HK2
- Rated Power Output 420 W
- Voltage (VOC)49.1V
- Number of cells132
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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REC 460W Solar Panel 88 Cell Bifacial AA-PURE-RX-460W
- Rated Power Output 460 W
- Voltage (VOC)65.3V
- Number of cells88
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Bordentown, NJ
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Silfab 420W Solar Panel 66 Cell SIL-420-BG Elite Assembled in USA
- Rated Power Output 420 W
- Voltage (VOC)46.36 V
- Number of cells66
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Pickup on Fri, Sep 13 from Garner, NC
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Panasonic 350W Solar Panel 120 Cell EverVolt EVPV350PK
- Rated Power Output 350 W
- Voltage (VOC)40.3 V
- Number of cells120
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Panasonic 400W Solar Panel 132 cell PNS-400-EVP132GL
- Rated Power Output 400 W
- Voltage (VOC)48.8 V
- Number of cells132
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Delivery on Sep 18–23
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Panasonic 360W Solar Panel 120 Cell EverVolt EVPV360PK
- Rated Power Output 360 W
- Voltage (VOC)40.6 V
- Number of cells120
- Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Solar panels for boats
With the efficiency of PV modules rising and price dropping, solar panels became really popular among sailors. With the help of solar power, boats become independent from gas and propane generators or shore power. Panels are silent and don’t smell, plus they work even when you are away from a boat.
What are solar panels for boats?
Solar panels for boats are your typical monocrystalline PV modules. Unlike polycrystalline panels, they offer the best output from a square foot for a reasonable price. Flexible thin-film panels are also a popular choice among sailors. They are less efficient, but you usually don't need a super powerful installation on a boat anyway. Besides, the deck configuration can make it difficult to install a rigid panel, so thin-film panels have a slight edge in terms of installation simplicity.
Choosing the right panels
Solar systems for boats are similar to RV installations: they are not very powerful and you deal with a limited amount of space. Because of low energy needs, small 100W panels became quite widespread. However, it doesn’t mean that marine solar panels can’t or shouldn’t be powerful — you can certainly pick a 300W solar panel for a boat. Even one powerful module can sometimes be enough for a boat. Plus, with panels of a higher wattage you use your space more efficiently. Panels can be put on the deck, canvas, stern rail or even sails.
Technical features of marine solar installations
One problem that often occurs with solar panels on boats is shading. A mast or sails can easily cast a shadow on your PV modules and hinder the process of gathering sunlight. There are several ways to deal with shading on a boat:
- Pick panels with high shading tolerance. Manufacturers fight the problem of shading with bypass diodes. Diodes split a panel into sectors, and if a cell in one sector is covered by shade, it doesn’t affect other sectors.
- Parallel type of connection is recommended. This way shading of one panel won’t affect the performance of others. With this type of connection the current in the system is the sum of currents of each panel, whereas voltage remains low.
- If you prefer connection in series, you can add power optimizers to panels or pick AC solar panels. AC solar panels have built-in microinverters and produce alternating current on the spot.
What is the average price of marine solar panels?
Solar panels have lost around 80% in price over the last decade which is one of the reasons why solar power for boats became so popular. Now there are a variety of different solar panels for boats for sale on the market. The price for them highly depends on the manufacturer.
- Chinese manufacturers (JA Solar, Trina, LONGi Solar) mainly focus on high efficiency and low price for their panels. You can expect to pay $180-$250 for a PV module.
- Japanese and European companies (Panasonic, REC) prioritize high quality and implement innovations in their panels. Their panels are on the more expensive side of the market ($250-$500 for a panel).
- American and Canadian brands (Mission Solar, Silfab, Canadian Solar) are in between: their panels are high-quality and powerful, but affordable at the same time ($200-$300).
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