TecMate TM524 Foldable Portable Solar Panel, Output:12V for use with 12V Lead Acid Battery

OptiMate Solar employs an innovative charging technology to charge and effectively maintain your 12V battery from a standard solar panel. The OptiMate Solar converts the low power from the solar panel to high current pulses more effective for charging and maintenance of a 12V battery

More battery power
Longer battery life
Save your ’dead’ battery
Charging Amps: 2A (max. average current)
Use: Indoor / Outdoor (lowest temperature: -4ﾟF / -20ﾟC).
Save: Low Volt Start of 1V
Ideal for: STD, AGM & GEL 12V batteries from 2 – 240Ah

The OptiMate charge controller is separate to the panel and can be placed close to the vehicle or battery so that charge and maintenance progress can be easily followed

Power: 6 Watts (max.)
Volts: 12V nominal, 22V maximum
Use: Outdoor
Style: Weatherproof case with 4 x mounting holes

No risk of overcharging
Totally safe for vehicle electronics
Sparks suppressed
Safe for long-term battery maintenance
Automatic shut-down if short-circuited or battery disconnected
3-year limited replacement warranty

Weatherproof battery lead, standard battery clip set and 6W solar panel included

Solar Panels and Chargers

Solar “photovoltaic” panels use the power of the sun to generate electricity and can be used in a variety of applications from calculators to homes. They are most effective, versatile and cost saving in many commercial and leisure applications for charging 12/24V batteries.
Solar panels provide power through batteries at off grid and isolated locations and are widely used in critical telecommunications and telemetry applications. Solar panels enable rapid installation of equipment at remote sites, either temporary or permanent, avoiding the costs and inconvenience of grid connection. They are designed for very low maintenance and longevity.

How Much power?

The daily power production of a solar panel can be calculated by multiplying the panel’s peak power rating by between 0.5 and 6 depending on the time of year, angle and location. For example; an 80Watt solar panel produces a peak current of 4.55A.

Solar Installation

Solar panels are usually installed at a 55-65° angle for optimal wintertime performance. For a year round power supply solar panels can be combined with Wind chargers.
Solar panels can be connected in parallel to increase power and in series to increase voltage.
To complete the system deep cycle batteries, a voltage regulator and electrical cables are required to get up and running. A range of convenient mounting kits are available for pole or wall mounting.