15W 12V Solar Marine Charging Kita
The 15 Watt 12 Volt Solar Marine Charging Kit provides extra power than our 5 or 10 watt systems and is ideal for charging lifts for medium weight boats (less than 6000 pounds) or small boats taken in and out of the water more than once or twice per day.
You can select this item without a tray or select either a Universal or Hanging Tray for an additional cost. Please note that a Hanging Tray requires a boat lift canopy.
As with all of our solar chargers, it can also 
charge engine batteries and 15 watt 12 motors. With a high quality solar panel and components, your boat and/or lift will be in top condition for power to raise and lower your boat when you need to.
This system is perfect for the average weekend boater as well as light to medium weight boats. If you require several lifts per day and or have a heavier boat please consider our larger solar charging kits.
The 15 watt 12 Volt Kit comes standard with the following items:
- One (1) 15 watt, 12 volt high-efficiency solar panel with anodized aluminum frame (detailed electrical specifications are at the bottom of this product description)
- 20-foot Red/Black color coded 18AWG wire with Quick Connect features
- 3/8-inch battery connection ring terminals with Quick Connect feature
- Two (2) stainless steel mounting straps
- 36-inch Mounting Arm, Bracket and Hardware
- 48-inch and 72-inch mounting arms optional for extra cost; when selecting arm height, consider shadows that may fall on solar panel during day
- Select either the Universal Tray or Hanging Tray for additional cost
- Detailed instructions and wiring diagram
- Free technical support from manufacturer
- Free Battery Status Indicator
- If necessary, please call us to order free customized wire lengths and quick connects (866-686-6903)
Discounted Smart Solar Charge Regulator for 12v Battery Systems Available with This Kit
This is one of the first solar charge regulators for 12 volt systems with an Intelligent Battery Management System (IBMS).
The IBMS has an advanced micro-processor programmed that intelligently monitors battery conditions up to 100%, opposed to standard PWM regulators that monitor batteries at 55-60%. Rugged aluminum housing and epoxy encapsulated electronics makes this unit durable and water proof.
Product Features:
- High Efficiency Solar Panels with durable anodized aluminum frame
- Easily mounts to any boat lift including those with and without canopies and those with round, square and rectangular posts
- Solar panel has a lifetime rating of 20-plus years and limited manufacturer's warranty of 10 years on materials & workmanship (panel only, other components' warranty is one year)
- Specifically designed for 12 volt DC boat lifts and boats
- Replaceable wiring and Quick Connect System
- Adjustable solar panel for maximum solar charging
- Easy to install, with average time of less than one-half hour
- J-arm is durable and able to withstand storms and high winds
Detailed Electrical Specifications
- Nominal Peak Power: 15wp
- Maximum Power Voltage (Vmp): 18.0v
- Maximum Power Current (Imp): 0.84A
- Short-Circuit Current (Isc): 0.93A
- Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc): 21.5v<
- Optimized Cell Efficiency Percentage: 17.2%
- Power Tolerance: ± 3%
- STC: Irradiance of 1000W/m², Air Mass of 1.5, Cell Temperature of 25°C
- Operating Module Temperature: -40° Celsius /-40° Farhenheit to +85°Celsius / +180 Farhenheit
- Maximum System Voltage: 600VDC
- Temperature and Coefficients
- NOCT -40°C
- Current Temperature Co-efficiency Percentage: 0.005C
- Voltage Temperature Co-efficiency Percentage: -0.33C
- Power Temperature Co-efficiency Percentage: -0.44C - Number of cells and type of connection = 36 series
- Dimensions 440 mm by 291mm by 25 mm / 17.3 inches by 11.45 inches by .94 inches
- Net Weight of solar panel: 1.66kgs/ 3.65 pounds
- Guaranteed Power Output
- 10 Years: 90% of its nominal power rating
- 20 Years: 80% of its nominal power rating - Impact Resistance: solar panel can bear force generated by one 227gram / 8 ounce steel ball dropped from height of 1 meter / 3.28 feet
- Polycrystalline silicon photovoltaic cells
