Portable Solar Panel Systems

Whether you buy it or build it yourself, a 12V solar panel can get you on your way to meeting your green energy needs. When it gets a sufficient amount of sunlight, this particular panel can generate from 19 to 21 volts of power. You can even hook these panels together to generate more power if you need it. However, the more power you want, the more batteries you will need.

These portable solar panels are found in many forms and are used to power many things such as RVs. Many people use them to generate solar power on the go. They are similar to back-up power generators, battery chargers and mobile devices. They vary in the amount of watts they provide that are typically used to power many devices such as cell phones, iPods, laptops, lights, portable televisions and radios among others in remote locations.

Ideally, you will want deep cell batteries since they will hold any excess energy. They are also relatively easy to discharge and recharge. It is important to calculate the amount of power you will need. It is possible to determine the power in terms of hours because it takes one amp hour to generate one amp of current each hour. You also need to determine whether you will need an inverter to reverse your DC current to an AC current.

Like many other forms of technology, these solar panels have gotten much smaller while becoming more powerful, which makes them extremely flexible in terms of how and where they can be used. The lighter and smaller designs also make them much easier to manage as well as cost efficient. Some of these systems are even made in the form of briefcases that are ideal for charging a 12V battery whether used for a boat, caravan, GPS or laptop.