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Canadian Solar 390W Solar Panel 108 Cell All-Black HiKu6 CS6R-390MS-HL Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.29
  • Rated Power Output 390 W
  • Voltage (VOC)36.4V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Hyundai 405W Solar Panel 132 Half-Cell Bifacial HiS-S405YH(BK) Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.32
  • Rated Power Output 405 W
  • Voltage (VOC)45.6V
  • Number of cells132
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Hyundai 405W Solar Panel 132 Half-Cell Bifacial HiS-S405YH(BK) Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.32
  • Rated Power Output 405 W
  • Voltage (VOC)45.6V
  • Number of cells132
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Trina 415W Solar Panel 144 Cell All-Black Bifacial TSM-415NE09RC.05 Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.32
  • Rated Power Output 415 W
  • Voltage (VOC)50.5V
  • Number of cells144
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Hyundai 410W Solar Panel 132 Half-Cell Bifacial HiS-S410YH(BK) Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.34
  • Rated Power Output 410 W
  • Voltage (VOC)45.9V
  • Number of cells132
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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JA Solar 405W Solar Panel 108 Cell JAM54S31-405MR Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.35
  • Rated Power Output 405 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.23V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Trina 425W Solar Panel 144 Cell All-Black Bifacial TSM-425NE09RC.05 Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.34
  • Rated Power Output 425 W
  • Voltage (VOC)51.4V
  • Number of cells144
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Mission Solar 410W Solar Panel 108 Cell MSE410HT0B Assembled in USA Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.38
  • Rated Power Output 410 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.41V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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ZNShine Solar 370W Solar Panel 120 Cell ZXM6-NH120-370/M All-Black Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.43
  • Rated Power Output 370 W
  • Voltage (VOC)41V
  • Number of cells120
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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ZNShine Solar 405W Solar Panel 108 Cell ZXM7-SH108-405/M Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.44
  • Rated Power Output 405 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.03V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Jinko 425W Solar Panel 108 Cells JKM425N-54HL4-B BOB Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.42
  • Rated Power Output 425 W
  • Voltage (VOC)38.95V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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ZNShine Solar 400W Solar Panel 108 Cell ZXM7-SH108-400/M Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.45
  • Rated Power Output 400 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.1V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Yingli 400W Solar Panel 108 Cell All Black YL400D-37e-1/2 Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.45
  • Rated Power Output 400 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.06V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Meyer Burger 380W Solar Panel 120 Cell MB-380-HJT120-BB-T2 Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.48
  • Rated Power Output 380 W
  • Voltage (VOC)44.5V
  • Number of cells120
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Trina 410W Solar Panel 144 Cell Bifacial TSM-410-NE09RC.05

  • Price per Watt$0.45
  • Rated Power Output 410 W
  • Voltage (VOC)51V
  • Number of cells144
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Hyperion (Runergy) 410W Solar Panel 108 Cells Bifacial HY-DH108P8B-410 Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.45
  • Rated Power Output 410 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.32V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Trina 420W Solar Panel 144 Cell Bifacial TRI-TSM-420-NE09RC05

  • Price per Watt$0.45
  • Rated Power Output 420 W
  • Voltage (VOC)50.9V
  • Number of cells144
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Meyer Burger 390W Solar Panel 120 Cell All-Black MB-390-HJT120-BB-T2 Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.49
  • Rated Power Output 390 W
  • Voltage (VOC)44.6V
  • 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

  • Price per Watt$0.54
  • Rated Power Output 400 W
  • Voltage (VOC)45.55V
  • Number of cells132
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Q CELLS 405W Solar Panel 132 Cell Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ Assembled in USA

  • Price per Watt$0.53
  • Rated Power Output 405 W
  • Voltage (VOC)45.34V
  • Number of cells132
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Q CELLS 410W Solar Panel 132 Cell Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ Assembled in USA

  • Price per Watt$0.54
  • Rated Power Output 410 W
  • Voltage (VOC)45.37V
  • Number of cells132
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Silfab 380W Solar Panel 120 cell SIL-380-HC Assembled in USA

  • Price per Watt$0.61
  • Rated Power Output 380 W
  • Voltage (VOC)42.17V
  • Number of cells120
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Panasonic 370W Solar Panel 120 Cell EverVolt EVPV370PK

  • Price per Watt$0.63
  • Rated Power Output 370 W
  • Voltage (VOC)41V
  • Number of cells120
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Solaria 400W Solar Panel Bifacial PowerX-400R-4T

  • Price per Watt$0.61
  • Rated Power Output 400 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.3V
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Solar4America 410W Solar Panel 108 Cell All-Black S4A410-108MH10 Assembled in USA

  • Price per Watt$0.6
  • Rated Power Output 410 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.5V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Silfab 430W Solar Panels 108 Cell SIL-430-QD Assembled in USA

  • Price per Watt$0.58
  • Rated Power Output 430 W
  • Voltage (VOC)38.91V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Q CELLS 425W Solar Panel 108 Cell Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ Assembled in USA

  • Price per Watt$0.6
  • Rated Power Output 425 W
  • Voltage (VOC)38.67V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Solarever 450W Solar Panel 96 Cells Mono Perc Bifacial SE-182*105-450M-96-BD

  • Price per Watt$0.59
  • Rated Power Output 450 W
  • Voltage (VOC)35.03V
  • Number of cells96
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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REC 420W Solar Panel 132 Cell REC420AAPURE2

  • Price per Watt$0.66
  • Rated Power Output 420 W
  • Voltage (VOC)49.1V
  • Number of cells132
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Panasonic 400W Solar Panel 132 Cell PNS-EVPV400HK

  • Price per Watt$0.73
  • Rated Power Output 400 W
  • Voltage (VOC)48.8V
  • Number of cells132
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Q CELLS 415W Solar Panel 132 Cell Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ Assembled in the USA

  • Price per Watt$0.72
  • Rated Power Output 415 W
  • Voltage (VOC)45.41V
  • Number of cells132
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Silfab 420W Solar Panel 108 Cell All-Black SIL-420-QD

  • Price per Watt$0.8
  • Rated Power Output 420 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.68V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Panasonic 360W Solar Panel 120 Cell EverVolt EVPV360PK

  • Price per Watt$0.98
  • Rated Power Output 360 W
  • Voltage (VOC)40.6V
  • 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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