12V Cheap Solar Panels

12v Cheap Solar Panels can now be utilized in small scale solar applications to power 12v devices. These applications would include mobile solar systems such as caravans and motor homes, or small solar installations like powering a small shed or garage.

The purpose of the panel will know what size panel you need. Smaller panels such as 5, 10, or 25 watts are ideal for charging phones, digital cameras, iPods and laptops and now come in conveniently sized modules for portability and efficiency.

Larger sized panels such as 40, 80 and 130 watts are ideal for powering outdoor lighting or garden features, appliances like fridges or microwaves or combined in a solar array to power homes in remote areas. 12v solar panels are a convenient, eco-friendly way of generating electricity and after they are installed, there isn't any on-going cost or maintenance.

To produce a 12 volt system you will also need a solar regulator and batteries to store the solar energy. By storing the energy in the battery, you're guaranteed to always have power regardless of what the temperature is like. To estimate what sized panels you'd need, you need to consider the wattage from the device and how long you desire to power it for.

For instance: To light a 20 watt globe for 10 hours will need 200 watts (the wattage rating of any appliance indicates just how much power it uses in one hour). Assuming 5 hours of peak sunlight daily, means you'll need a cell capable of producing 200 watts in 5 hours, i.e. a 40 watt panel.