Solar powered lighting kit

 

Ok this is a bit UK specific but a company called CPC are doing a couple of
PV powered lighting kits. One with a single 9W fluorescent light and one
with two lights. The prices seem reasonable.

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=LA02563&NA1

and

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=LA02564&NA1

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Malc

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http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=LA02563&NA1
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=LA02564&NA1

This also looks interesting:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90599

Nick

 


nicksanspam@ece.villanova.edu wrote:

The item number is the first 5 digits of the catalog number. Please try
the search again.

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Malc

 



http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber �599

 

I have 3 sets of these. Take the "controller" and throw it away. Good
for a low power distribution box, that's all. The 12 volt lights are
nice. What you're buying is (3) 15 watt panels with mounting hardware
and a 12 lighting system for $199.00.

So I've spent $600 (US) on 135 watts, mounting frames, (6) 12 volt
lights and (3) low power distribution boxes. Each set puts out about
2.5-2.7 amps. Haven't had any yet that haven't worked at or above
spec.. Yes, life of the panels is questionable but then again, I'm 50
and don't need 50 year panels plus I use them for seasonal use only at
the cabin.

The panels are aluminium frame, amorphous silicone - made in China, of
course, and are glass panels, which accounts for the weight. I'd throw
some Lexan covers over them - haven't had any break though.

Each set is made up of (3) 15 watt panels and come with the mounting
frame (a really simple slip together steel frame). The distribution box
on each panel has a blocking diode, is weathersealed pretty good and
has a fairly long (5 foot) connection cable that end in eyelets.

They stay "fairly" cool in hot weather because of the thinness of the
panels which translates into a lower high temp. power dropoff.

An item to consider: These are constantly backordered. Typical delivery
time is 4-5 weeks from purchase.

And please don't order any. It'll just make my wait that much longer
for my next set. :-)

Max
http://www.northernmichigansolar.com