Small Photovoltaics for caravans, the boat, the cottage

Small autonomous photovoltaic systems are the best solution for electrifying a caravan or your boat. The installation of a small autonomous photovoltaic for electricity in a caravan or boat is not only the most reliable but also the most economical solution to meet your energy needs.

A motor home but also a small boat has limited needs for electricity (kWh) and electricity (Watts). Typical electrical charges that a small stand-alone photovoltaic should serve are the TV, a small refrigerator, a small number of lights, a radio, a fan and other small appliances. Power autonomy for both a caravan and a small boat is easily achievable and economical.

Small Photovoltaics: What to watch out for

Particular attention when choosing a small photovoltaic system for the caravan or boat should be given to the fact that both a caravan and a boat are constantly moving, they are likely to be on a steep slope (eg on an uphill or in a stormy sea). The above requires the choice of only closed batteries (usually gel) for a small autonomous photovoltaic system. Finally, in a small autonomous photovoltaic frame, the limited space for both the panel itself and the rest of the equipment must be taken into account.

Careful selection of a reliable small photovoltaic and the necessary accompanying equipment can prevent recurring costs and problematic performance. For example a small standalone photovoltaic for a caravan usually has 1-3 photovoltaic panels. Choosing an MPPT controller over a cheap PWM has a difference of 50-100 € but can give 30% more energy from the sun and maybe double or even triple the life time of batteries. Similarly, buying deep-discharge batteries as opposed to semi-traction batteries has an additional cost of 80-100 € per battery but can increase the life of the batteries fivefold.

Small Photovoltaic Options