Buyer Guides

We have developed buyer guides to assist in your decision making regarding your solar choices.  

Please feel free to contact us with feedback or further questions you may have.

 

 

An overview of solar power for mobile applications Why have solar on your caravan, boat or other RV? The biggest ...

The key things you need: Reliable, quality products; The best value for money; Honest, accurate advice; Genuine warranty and after sales supp...

How much electricity do you use...

Solar Power Estimate Calculator (SPEC) for caravans and other RVs This questionnaire helps you identify what combination of solar power products best suits your specific circumstances a...

What is the difference between Power and Energy? To determine what solar system will meet your needs you will need to know how...

When calculating what size solar power system you need to install you need to consider how many watts your appliances use and how long you use them for. ...

With so much information available regarding lightweight solar options it can become confusing and time-consuming to ascertain what is accurate, what is misleading or what is even detrimental to th...

Facts you MUST know before buying flexible solar panels for caravan or boat Just because a website claims they have the 'best' solar panels does not mean you will get q...

Cheap flexible solar panels can work out to be a very expensive purchase! You may find the price of some flexible solar panels on-line tempting but if the panels you re...

Not keen on products made in China? Here are 5 things you may not know about products made in China…. and it’s not all bad!...

In line with our continued commitment to quality, our own RADpower brand flexible panels now have a top layer of ETFE. There are multiple advantages to utilising thi...

When buying solar panels use this checklist to ensure that you have all the components you need for installation and effective operation of your system. ...

Standard test conditions (STC) To enable comparisons between different panels, the performance of all panels are specified against a set of conditions used industry-wide called Standard...

People often get confused with the amps on SunPower panels as the amps is the same on all panels rated between 85W and 150W. People are more used to seeing the pane...

Don't be fooled by deceptive flexible solar panel warranty claims. It is not uncommon for seller of flexible solar panel to claim their panels have a 10 or 25 year warr...

There are a number of important consideration when installing flexible solar panels. Owner and engineer Phil has undertaken extensive research and testing regarding the installation of ...

Why do you need a solar charge controller A solar charge controller (frequently called regulator) is similar to a regular battery charger, i.e. it regulates the current flowing from t...

Choosing Lithium batteries - are they the right choice for you? NOTE THIS PAGE IS STILL UDER DEVELOPMENT AND NOT FULLY COMPLETED L...

When do I need an inverter? Having an inverter means you can use your 240V appliances even if you do not have access to mains power. The inverter ...

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