Will a solar panel charge a battery through a windscreen? (1 Viewer)

[Welsh girl]

Hi all you knowledable funsters.We are in an Aire where nothing can be placed outside.
Will our suitcase solar panel charge the leisure battery through the windscreen if placed on the dashboard?
All help appreciated.

 

[mike mcglynn]

Mine used to it was a solaris 13 watt

 

[Welsh girl]

Thanks. Its a 60 watts. It was pretty good when placed outside in direct sun but can't do that today.
It's really sunny and 27 degrees. Shame to waste that sun.

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[Gromett]

I have a 10 watt solar panel I put on the dash to keep the van battery charged up. it works fine.

 

[Puddleduck]

Could you put it on the roof assuming you have roof hatches ?

 

[Welsh girl]

Could you put it on the roof assuming you have roof hatches ?

Thanks for the suggestion but Its too awkward to get up there plus the risk of puncturing the roof with the corners.
Wouldn't like to take the chance for an extra bit of power.

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[hilldweller]

Yes as long as the windscreen is pointing in the right direction. Like south.

 

[Puddleduck]

Okay, just an idea ..... the dashboard it is then

 

[Welsh girl]

Yes as long as the windscreen is pointing in the right direction. Like south.

Its definitely south. Facing the sun all day.

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[Lenny HB]

It will work but you will not get it's full potential as the windscreen will filter the UV.

 

[Welsh girl]

It will work but you will not get it's full potential as the windscreen will filter the UV.

I read that somewhere too but as long as it will put in some. Can't say to watch corrie or strictly as we can't get it here anyway.

 

[WillH]

Had a little solar charger on my dash for years for charging AA batteries for my camera etc. Works fine.

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[PhilandMena]

Whilst light does obviously travel through the glass, some of this is blocked by the iron content in glass. In addition to this some of the light is reflected, meaning that a significant amount of power will be lost. This will vary depending on the specific glass used as well as other factors, but the power loss could be in excess of 50%.
Why not lean it against the outside of the window and secure it to the mirror housings.

 

[two]

Leave it on the dash. You'll get something, rather than nothing, and I rather thing you'll get even more than that.

 

[Yorick]

It works better on the passenger side

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[pappajohn]

I believe a heated screen will also block it....or is that GPS

 

[JJ]

Can't say to watch corrie or strictly as we can't get it here anyway.

If you have an Android tablet or phone and an internet connection you can watch both via Mobdro...

JJ

 

[2657]

You're on an Aire in France and following the rules??

That must be unique

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[Just smiffy]

27...! where are you...?

 

[glastry]

You're on an Aire in France and following the rules??

That must be unique

?
every good boy deserves favours,don't you go knocking them for playing by the rule book ,you armchair revolutionary!!

 

[2657]

?
every good boy deserves favours,don't you go knocking them for playing by the rule book ,you armchair revolutionary!!

Moi?

No ticks for that one

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[glastry]

well,am i relieved,i have got more ticks than a county down sheep!
if you are still about the algarve in a few weeks ,i could maybe buy you a beer?

 

[glastry]

Sorry i forgot about the original topic,yes yes yes,in most cases it will charge just fine through glass- i have done it in various situations for a few years now,and it keeps my batterys charged.

 

[2657]

well,am i relieved,i have got more ticks than a county down sheep!
if you are still about the algarve in a few weeks ,i could maybe buy you a beer?

We are here until May apart from a few trips out and about and a trip back home before Christmas.

A beer for each tick?

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[Welsh girl]

If you have an Android tablet or phone and an internet connection you can watch both via Mobdro...

JJ

Only have data with orange, Spain. Not enough data. Can't you lend me yours?

 

[Welsh girl]

27...! where are you...?

We're in Fuengirola at the moment. Waiting for the largest bootsale/ market to set up this morning.

 

[Welsh girl]

You're on an Aire in France and following the rules??

That must be unique

No, in Spain where all are following the rules here. Must be the Guardia civil putting them off??

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[glastry]

We are here until May apart from a few trips out and about and a trip back home before Christmas.

A beer for each tick?

Sorry- i would have to draw a Line at one.

 

[Jaws]

Unless you are sitting in a certain British bomber of not so long ago ( gold infill in the windscreen to reduce reflections and starburst effect ) you should get most of what the sun has to offer

 

[Jaws]

Just thinking about it.. I am sure a selection of fighters must have the same set up

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