180w Semi Flexible Solar Panel Charging Kit Textured Austrian 20a MPPT Controller

180w Austrian Semi Flexible Fibreglass Solar Panel

180w Austrian Semi Flexible Fibreglass Solar Panel This high-efficiency, waterproof 180W monocrystalline solar charging kit is ideal for permanent outdoor use, providing free electricity to charge 12V batteries for a variety of applications. The solar panel is perfect for both flat and curved roofs, including those on boats, caravans, motorhomes, and campervans as it conforms to the roof’s shape. The panel can be easily installed with the robust self-adhesive backing included. 180W Austrian Semi-Flexible Solar

The solar kit includes:

– 180W semi-flexible, textured solar panel made of plastic reinforced with glass fibre, with self-adhesive backing (IEC certified)

– 20A high efficiency MPPT solar charge controller with inbuilt LCD display

– Pair of 5m 4.0mm² single core extension cables with MC4 connectors

– 5m 4.0mm² dual-core battery cable fitted with a fuse holder, 15A fuse and 8mm ring terminals

180W semi-flexible solar panel:

This solar panel is designed with a textured surface to reduce light reflection and enhance absorption from every angle, ensuring high efficiency even during low light or cloudy conditions, or when the sunlight is at an angle, such as in the mornings, evenings, or winter months. Its fiberglass plastic build is durable and designed to last. The soft, sealed edges offer protection against mechanical impacts and help prevent delamination over time. Produced in Austria according to stringent European standards, these solar panels are fully waterproof and exceptionally resistant to saltwater, making them perfect for marine applications and boat installations.

High efficiency MPPT controller:

The kit includes a 20A high-efficiency MPPT solar charge controller that employs cutting-edge Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology. This technology tracks the optimal power voltage point for solar panels, which fluctuates with changes in sunlight and temperature, ensuring your solar system operates at peak efficiency and greatly surpasses traditional PWM solar controllers in performance.

The controller features a comprehensive set of electronic safety functions including protection against: reverse current at night (from the battery back to the solar panel), over-charging and deep discharge, over voltage, over load, short circuit and reverse polarity protection. The controller also has self-diagnostic capability and highlights any system errors using advanced fault-targeting technology.

The built-in LCD screen shows real-time charging parameters such as voltage, current (separately for solar panel / load), battery state of charge, accumulated charge and discharge energy. The easy to use buttons allow the user to manually select the battery type (sealed, flooded or gel) and program load settings (e.g. set timers for lighting, fans, pumps etc).

This controller is compatible with lead-acid (sealed, gel or flooded) and lithium batteries.

Advanced monitoring and programming:

This solar charge controller also features advanced communication technology, which offers the user the opportunity to monitor and program parameters for the controller through various methods:

1) The controller can be connected to a remote meter MT50 with an LCD screen, which displays system performance information and allows the user to manually adjust parameters and load settings

2) The controller can be connected to a Wi-Fi module to create a Wi-Fi network, to which your mobile phone or tablet can connect, in order to monitor or adjust charging parameters and controller settings through a free mobile app (available for Android and iOS users).

3) An RJ45 to USB cable can be used to connect the controller directly to your PC / laptop, where parameters and settings can be monitored and adjusted via a free computer program – Solar Station Monitor (Windows-based PCs and laptops only).

Using one of these communication methods, the user will gain access not only to the standard charging parameters already shown via the built-in LCD screen, but also additional information such as min/max voltages, temperature, protection cut off voltages, diagnostics and other information. If required the user will also be able to amend the battery capacity, set charging volts for different charging stages, specify the duration of each charging stage, create a user-defined battery type with charging parameters specific to their battery (if the pre-existing options are unsuitable), and more.

Additional items: 

The solar panel is fitted with 2 x 0.9m cable (4.0mm² cross section) with waterproof MC4 connectors which can be used for easy connectivity to the 4.0mm² extension cable included in this kit, or for linking several panels together. This kit also includes a heavy duty 5m 4.0mm² dual-core battery cable fitted with a fuse holder, 15A fuse and 8mm ring terminals for use between the solar charge controller and your battery.

Solar panel specifications:

• Peak power: 180W
• Maximum power voltage: 20.6V
• Maximum power current: 9A
• Open circuit voltage: 24.8V
• Short circuit current: 9.4A
• Dimensions: 1595 x 699 x 2 mm
• Weight: 3.65 kg

Controller specifications:

• The most advanced MPPT technology to ensure high efficiency (> 95%) of your solar system
• Fully automated operation
• 3 pairs of terminals (solar panel, battery, load) for wires up to 16mm²
• Maximum solar panel voltage: 100V
• Maximum solar panel power: 260W (12V)
• Temperature sensor for automatic compensation (-3mV/°C/2V)
• Comprehensive electronic protection features
• Communication port: RS485/RJ45 interface
• Current limiting function (20A)
• Self-consumption: ≤12mA (12V)
• Working temperature: -25°C to +50°C
• Size: 22 x 15.4 x 5.2 cm
• Mounting dimension: 17 x 14.5 cm
• Weight: 0.94kg
• Multiple mounting holes (5mm diameter) for ease of installation

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

The solar panel in this kit is covered by a 5 year warranty and the solar charge controller is covered by a 1 year warranty.