The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $151 million in conditional funding to support a new large-scale solar module manufacturing facility in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. The project will be delivered under the Australian Government’s $1 billion Solar Sunshot Program, created to accelerate domestic solar manufacturing and strengthen Australia’s clean energy supply chains. For us, this is especially exciting news because Sunman is one of...

This guide walks you through how to remove flexible or lightweight solar panels while giving you the best chance of preserving both the panels and the roof surface. It also points you to some helpful tools and products for adhesive removal. Before You Start Expect a challenge: Removing panels is rarely easy, especially if you want to keep them intact for reuse. Most removals are upgrades: In many cases, panels...

This interactive calculator will help you understand your RV's full power system, including the inverter, battery charger, DC-DC Charger, battery, solar panels, MPPT, and cable sizing with voltage drop. Simply select the voltages and size of your equipment, and the calculator will recommend the optimal cable, fuse, and busbar size, and provide the expected voltage drop. How to Use the Calculator All data entry fields are adjustable to match your...

SOLAR 4 RVS OFF-GRID, EXTRA LOW VOLTAGE SOLAR PANEL WIRING GUIDE   Please read this document in full before commencing installation.   To maximise the efficiency and longevity of your new solar panels, please ensure you follow the instructions in this guide carefully. Failure to do so WILL result in shortened panel lifespan AND void your warranty.   While it seems simple to connect solar panels to your battery, common...

SOLAR 4 RVS FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING INSTRUCTION GUIDE Please read this document in full before commencing installation.   To maximise the efficiency and longevity of your new solar panels, please ensure you follow the instructions in this guide carefully. Failure to do so WILL result in shortened panel lifespan AND void your warranty.   While it seems simple to mount a flexible solar panel, common installations such as sealing...

Looking for the perfect solar panel for your caravan? Our guide covers the different types of solar panels available, including monocrystalline, polycrystalline, thin-film / amorphous panels. We'll also explore the factors to consider when choosing a panel, such as size, weight, efficiency, durability, and cost. Get

Powering an Air-Conditioner while Off-Grid in an RV / Caravan Running air conditioning in a caravan can be a challenge, especially if you're off the grid and don't have access to mains power. However, with the right equipment and setup, it is possible to power your air conditioning using solar energy. The key to using

Learn how to interpret breaking force, current rating, time curve, resistance, voltage rating, and temperature rating to choose the right fuse for your specific DC system requirements