Where to buy Solar

[jako999]

Hi all
Looking at getting a couple of new solar panels for our new van. I bought the ones for thelast couple of vans from Photonic Univers and they have been very good and a decent company to deal with but I’ve found a company called Sunshine Solar and they look the same panels but at a cheaper price, both say they are German cells and both have 5m of cable. Has anyone bought from this company and where else have people bought from?
Thanks

 

[Tombola]

Ive had them on my last 3 vans from from sunshine solar, all been fine up to now
I havet fitted the ones on this van yet, just waiting for a bit of warmth.
this is a decent price https://www.sunshinesolar.co.uk/Item/SSP185MS

 

[mitzimad]

just buy the cheapest on ebay never had a problem just stay away from semi rigids they are carp

 

[two]

Buy cheap and you chance it - there's a lot of fishy stuff about.

 

[Lenny HB]

both say they are German cells and both

The last factory to make cells in Germany closed down years ago about 10 years ago I think , all cell are now made in China.

just buy the cheapest on ebay never had a problem just

I have two good ones and one cheap one.
The cheap one has a lighter smaller section frame and the output is 5% less.

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[jako999]

The last set I put on were 2 x 120watt at £120 each and they worked well. I have seen the 180watt ones at £180 but I’ve got an fairly expensive 350W MPPT controller so the 2 of them at 180 would exceed the rattling, they sell the 160W panels at £160 on a regular basis so I will probably go for two of them it’s just where from.
Thanks

 

[TizzyOnTour]

We’ve found these people very helpful and competitive for solar kit.

Bimble Solar

 

[jako999]

They look good

 

[Raul]

Triple solar eBay shop is a good source as well. I have dealt with them on several occasions.

 

[Al n Val]

I couldn’t find anyone better than Alpha batteries, i’ve just bought 2 x 225W Victron 24v panels at £179 each along with a Victron 100/40 MPPT controller

All mounts and very good quality 5 mtr cables/connectors included and all for £500 all in inc delivery

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[Late Starting]

Alpha batteries good panels been on roof 5 years no problems at all plenty on web site at
Rochdale comes to mind.
cheers Cliff

 

[Carpmart]

Craig solar (eBay and Amazon) - very good panels and great service

 

[599]

all i know is fit as many as you can on the roof i know because i had to pass the sow & sows up to him & he always puts a bigger amp mppt than he needs just in case if that makes sense by the way those was taken off our tag & we had her for 10 years still producing

 

[P Jones]

The last factory to make cells in Germany closed down years ago about 10 years ago I think , all cell are now made in China.

I have two good ones and one cheap one.
The cheap one has a lighter smaller section frame and the output is 5% less.

sorry, but what make are they, and were can we get them , thank you. okpj . stay safe

 

[jongood]

Invest in all our futures, try and buy stuff from places other than China.

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[Lenny HB]

Invest in all our futures, try and buy stuff from places other than China.

Impossible will solar all the cells are made in China.

 

[funflair]

The last set I put on were 2 x 120watt at £120 each and they worked well. I have seen the 180watt ones at £180 but I’ve got an fairly expensive 350W MPPT controller so the 2 of them at 180 would exceed the rattling, they sell the 160W panels at £160 on a regular basis so I will probably go for two of them it’s just where from.
Thanks

I know some controllers will just drop any excess wattage they can't use if you overload them so 360W into a 350W controller may not be a sticking point, check the spec of your controller.

 

[funflair]

Impossible will solar all the cells are made in China.

What about Malaysia? do they not have manufacturing still, https://www.pv-magazine.com/2019/02...ha-q-cells-to-open-wafer-factory-in-malaysia/

This is worth a read, https://www.en-former.com/en/why-solar-cell-production-has-resumed-in-europe/

 

[jongood]

Impossible will solar all the cells are made in China.

Or britain

MIPV Solar

MIPV is the new generation of solar technology for mobile applications. Thin & flexible solar panels for Fleet, leisure, carports & off grid.

mipvsolarpanels.co.uk

Ive got these on my house but sadly couldnt fit them on mh because of previous bracketry.

 

[the1andonly]

Triple solar eBay shop is a good source as well. I have dealt with them on several occasions.

I have also been very happy with them, used them over a few years, panels and consumables.

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[raysalaugh]

all i know is fit as many as you can on the roof i know because i had to pass the sow & sows up to him & he always puts a bigger amp mppt than he needs just in case if that makes sense by the way those was taken off our tag & we had her for 10 years still producing

Sounds like they were a pig to get up there.

 

[599]

Sounds like they were a pig to get up there.

well i have always been a tom boy played hockey for Cheshire in my youth & played at Wembley my claim to fame

 

[Lenny HB]

Or britain

MIPV Solar

MIPV is the new generation of solar technology for mobile applications. Thin & flexible solar panels for Fleet, leisure, carports & off grid.

mipvsolarpanels.co.uk

Ive got these on my house but sadly couldnt fit them on mh because of previous bracketry.

OK l'll rephrase that all "silicone" solar cells are made in China.

 

[paddymcc]

I bought a 160w panel from Sunshine Solar about a year ago for £120. Has been fine. It was exactly the same width as the previous panel, but quite a bit longer, and it fitted perfectly between the aluminium brackets. I was even able to use the same SS screws.

 

[Clipgate]

I go to Penang often, apart from Electrolux most businesses are Chinese owned or managed.
My friends tell me it's now almost impossible to out bid a Chinese buyer on property deals.
I believe the boat has sailed and we are stranded in a new Chinese empire.
What goes around comes around, no doubt the Chinese said almost the same as us, for that matter India also.
Did you note the conditions of the UK India trade deal? If not look at the small print of VIP UK entry.
Its not a disaster merely a natural cycle, as a great philosopher once said, Look at the rear view to see the road ahead.

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[Lenny HB]

sorry, but what make are they, and were can we get them , thank you. okpj . stay safe

Company no longer around.

 

[jongood]

I go to Penang often, apart from Electrolux most businesses are Chinese owned or managed.
My friends tell me it's now almost impossible to out bid a Chinese buyer on property deals.
I believe the boat has sailed and we are stranded in a new Chinese empire.
What goes around comes around, no doubt the Chinese said almost the same as us, for that matter India also.
Did you note the conditions of the UK India trade deal? If not look at the small print of VIP UK entry.
Its not a disaster merely a natural cycle, as a great philosopher once said, Look at the rear view to see the road ahead.

Rather than sleepwalk into it I would prefer to source goods elsewhere. If we all do it then they will not succeed.

 

[Lenny HB]

Rather than sleepwalk into it I would prefer to source goods elsewhere. If we all do it then they will not succeed.

Most people can't afford to source elsewhere, they've got us by the short & curlies.

 

[cyberyacht]

The last set I put on were 2 x 120watt at £120 each and they worked well. I have seen the 180watt ones at £180 but I’ve got an fairly expensive 350W MPPT controller so the 2 of them at 180 would exceed the rattling, they sell the 160W panels at £160 on a regular basis so I will probably go for two of them it’s just where from.
Thanks

A 180W panel output is in optimum conditions. Stuck on your van roof they won't put that much out unless you visit the Sahara in June. 2x 180W will be fine with that MPPT.

 

[two]

The last set I put on were 2 x 120watt at £120 each and they worked well. I have seen the 180watt ones at £180 but I’ve got an fairly expensive 350W MPPT controller so the 2 of them at 180 would exceed the rattling, they sell the 160W panels at £160 on a regular basis so I will probably go for two of them it’s just where from.
Thanks

Rattling will depend on the mounting