Introduction to Solar Systems

Solar panels provide a simple way to keep your leisure battery charged while you’re parked. By using energy from the sun, they help maintain your power throughout the day without relying on driving or external power sources.

A Basic Solar System Has Three Main Parts:

• Solar Panels: Collect energy from sunlight and are available as rigid or flexible options
• Solar Charge Controller: Regulates power to safely charge the battery (PWM or MPPT types)
• Leisure Battery: Stores the energy so it’s ready when you need it

The Key Thing to Understand

Solar isn’t designed to generate large amounts of power quickly. It works best as a steady top-up system, maintaining your battery over time.

Choosing the right panel type and controller will determine how efficiently your system performs.