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solar panel for narrowboats

Solar Panels & Kits for Narrowboats​

Whether you’re a fair-weather owner or live aboard your narrowboat year-round, we’ve got options to suit every need! Our range includes small 120W kits for minimal power usage or battery maintenance, as well as robust 1.6kW kits for heavy usage and charging multiple batteries.

Each of our solar kits includes High-End PERC solar panels, a reliable MPPT controller, optional Lithium Batteries, and all the necessary cabling & mounts required for self-installing solar power to your narrowboat or canal boat.

*A quick guide to choosing your kit size:

120/160 watts: Perfect for trickle-charging your batteries and low energy usage.

200/320 watts: A popular choice among boaters, providing significant extra power.

400/600+ watts: Ideal for those seeking complete off-grid living.

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✅ Highly customizable and easy to install (installation guide included).

✅ In the summer, one 120-160 watts should supply all the electricity you need for LED lighting and water pumps.

Medium-Large Kits

✅  Several mounting and controller options are available. You also have the option to upgrade your battery to lithium.

✅ These kits have you covered for higher energy demands and complete grid independence 

Interested in something similar or have any questions?

We understand that you may have unique requirements for your setup, such as fitting to curved decks or using adjustable frames to tilt your panels by up to 90 degrees. Contact us to customize any kit to suit your needs.

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FAQ

Generally, a narrowboat used for cruising or live-aboard purposes will use solar panels ranging from 300W to 1KW. However, for battery maintenance, smaller solar panels may suffice.

With basic DIY skills and a bit of time, installing a solar panel becomes a straightforward task. We will guide you step-by-step guidance throughout the installation process.

Solar panels on your boat offer numerous benefits. They eliminate the need to run your engine or generator for charging, resulting in saved time, reduced fuel costs, and minimized noise. With solar power, your batteries can charge even when you’re away from the boat, ensuring they are always fully charged. And solar panels enable you to run high-power electrical devices like fridges and freezers without worrying about draining your batteries.

If you frequently change locations, install the panel on the cabin-top where it’s most likely to receive sunlight from all directions. Also, ensure it’s clear of obstructions such as deck equipment and chimney pipes. Remember that solar panels are generally not designed to bear weight, so avoid placing them in areas with heavy foot traffic!

Solar panels need a small air space underneath. Attach them to your cabin-top using No-Drill corner mounts or aluminium mounting brackets. These mounts and brackets will support the panel securely and allow air to flow freely. Contact us to modify a kit with adjustable mounting frame to extract more power from your panel.

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    Most solar kits have a dirty little secret they don’t tell you about: they waste valuable power.

    Here’s the deal

    112V solar panels actually output around 20V
    212V leisure batteries charge at just over 12V
    3Standard PWM controllers simply drop those extra 8V, throwing away precious power
    In cloudy Britain where every watt counts, this is a problem.

    The Voltanic Difference

    Every Voltanic kit takes those wasted volts and converts them into extra amps using Advanced MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) technology.

    Standard PWMDrops the extra 8V. Amps stay the same.
    24V20V16V12V8V PanelBatteryAmps 20V input8V wastedas heat12V output 5.8A
    Voltanic MPPTTurns the extra 8V into extra amps.
    24V20V16V12V8V PanelBatteryAmps 20V inputConverting toextra amps12V output 8.2A

    Real World Comparison

    100W panel · Watts = Volts × Amps
    Standard PWMVoltanic MPPT
    Amperage5.8Aamps stay the same8.2AMPPT increases amps
    Power output70W12V × 5.8A98W12V × 8.2A
    Power wastage~30Wlost as heat~2Wconversion loss
    Harvest 100% of your solar energyNo wasted watts
    Charge your batteries 30% fasterFrom the same panels
    More power, fewer panelsPerfect for tight spaces
    Better value investmentGet what you pay for

    Maximum Power. Zero Waste.

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