The Best Solar Panels For Static Caravans

There’s no denying that today’s world is one of increasing eco-consciousness.

Positive, proactive attitudes towards environmental change are seemingly everywhere you look – and it’s no different in the world of caravanning either.

Solar panels have various environmental benefits, due largely to their lack of emissions when running. And, as far as your static caravan is concerned, they come with all you need to generate energy organically using natural light. This natural light can then be used either to power appliances during your caravan stay or be stored ready for your next one.

Though they can be expensive, solar panels deliver energy for your caravan that’s both cost-effective and eco-friendly at the same time.

So, what’s not to love? Here are the 6 best solar panels for static caravans.

 

Table of contents

1. LG Electronics 340W NeON² Mono 
2. Longi 305W All-Black Mono
3. SpectraLite Solar Panel
4. Solar Module Sunware 20182 40Wp
5. Dokio 100W 12V Foldable
6. Eco-Worthy 300W High-Efficiency Monocrystalline

 

1. LG Electronics 340W NeON² Mono 

Typical price: £280

Weight: 18kg

Key features

• CELLO technology
• 12 thin wires to enhance power output
• On-roof and ground mounting available

Though you might normally associate LG with TVs or smartphones, the brand also maintains a solid reputation in the solar panel market.

LG’s long-lasting, energy-efficient solar panels have everything you could want as a static caravan owner.

This innovative model, in particular, adopts cutting-edge CELLO technology, replacing three busbars (metallic strips) with 12 thin wires, which enhance both power output and reliability.

Its durable design is easy on the eye and second to none as far as efficiency goes. Aesthetically slick, too, it looks the complete part on your static caravan roof.

What’s more – the NeON² comes with a 25-year warranty as standard, so you can rest assured your energy supply remains in safe, sustainable hands.

 

2. Longi 305W All-Black Mono

Typical price: £200

Weight: 18.5kg

Key features

• Low LID PERC cells treated to reduce light-induced degradation over time
• Adaptable to harsh environments
• High module efficiency up to 19.3%

These classy looking, all-black PERC panels deliver everything your static caravan needs and then some.

As specialists in monocrystalline cells and exquisite panel manufacturing, Longi leaves no stone unturned when it comes to design and functionality.

The 305W All-Black Mono model, in particular, is fitted with high-quality, low LID PERC cells. These are treated to reduce light-induced degradation (LID) for an improved lifetime performance than you’d expect from a standard Mono PERC.

Combining performance with sheer aesthetics, the All-Black Mono looks great on your static caravan roof, too. However, it’s worth noting that Longi’s 35mm models (such as this one) only work with GSE in portrait if the panel tails are at the bottom.

 

3. SpectraLite Solar Panel

Typical price: £50-£180 (dependent on model)

Weight: 1kg approx.

Key features

• Slim and super-lightweight
• Available in 5W, 10W, 20W and 30W panels
• Solar regulator to prevent overcharge when left unattended

Based on a ‘fit and forget’ ethos, the SpectraLite Solar Panel is ideal for your static caravan.

Once installed, this semi-flexible model works quietly and efficiently without any additional effort on your part. It’s also a lot budget-friendlier than other similar solar panels on the market, so it won’t break the bank either.

SpectraLite models are made of a combination of high-quality fibreglass and Tedlar laminate, which not only makes them super-lightweight but also hard-wearing enough to walk on (should you ever need to, that is).

Available in a range of wattage models, the 30W, in particular, boasts a shadow resistance feature, making it effective even where shading is difficult to avoid.

SpectraLite models are also fitted with four grommet finished holds for easy fixing.

 

4. Solar Module Sunware 20182 40Wp

Typical price: £300

Weight: 2.5kg

Key features

• Protected with EVA laminate and ETFE coatings
• High charging current even in difficult weather
• Compact and lightweight design

These newer, refreshed Sunware solar panels are significantly lighter, more compact, but perhaps more importantly, more powerful than the brand’s previous models.

Consisting of high-performance, crystalline cells, this model is protected with an EVA laminate and ETFE coatings, making it weatherproof and able to produce high charging currents even in adverse conditions.

Any drop in voltage caused by unusual outside temperatures is compensated by the model’s four additionally integrated cells, enabling a full battery recharge regardless.

The Solar Module’s flat design with rounded corners makes it a perfect choice for your static caravan and can even be fitted to convex surfaces and without rear ventilation, too.

 

5. Dokio 100W 12V Foldable

Typical price: £150

Weight: 2.7kg

Key features

• Foldable for ease of use
• Made from high efficiency monocrystalline
• Heavy-duty handle for transportation

As one of the most reputable foldable solar panel units on the market, the Dokio 100W is known for its easy operation.

Fitted with battery clips for a simple connection and a handle for convenient transportation, it’s another ideal choice for your static caravan.

Not only is this model made from high-efficiency monocrystalline, but it also boasts a pre-installed controller and is pre-wired for 12V battery charging.

At just 12mm thick, the panels are also encased in a corrosion-resistant aluminium frame, designed specifically for prolonged outdoor use and adverse weather, allowing them to last for decades.

 

6. Eco-Worthy 300W High-Efficiency Monocrystalline

Typical price: £350

Weight: 13kg

Key features

• Two high efficiency 150W solar panels
• Easy to mount
• Corrosion-resistant aluminium frame

Efficiency, reliability, affordability.

These are the three fundamentals as far as solar panels for static caravans are concerned. Luckily for you, they’re also the basis on which these 300W monocrystalline panels from Eco-Worthy are built.

This model ensures a stable, long-term energy output with high cell efficiency and quality silicon materials at its core. Its high transmittance, low iron tempered glass also enhances the panel’s stiffness and resistance to impact.

If that wasn’t enough, Eco-Worthy’s LiFePO4 Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery also has twice the power, half the weight, and can last eight times longer than a standard sealed lead acid battery.

You needn’t fret about the weather, either. The Eco-Worthy 300W provides power for your static caravan, whatever’s going on outside.

Besides 300W (pictured), Eco-Worthy solar panels are also available in 100W and 200W variations.

 

*Please note all prices detailed in this blog may vary by retailer.

 

Specialist static caravan insurance from Ripe Caravans

With or without solar panels, static caravans come at a hefty cost both to purchase and maintain – so why would you take such huge additional risks in not having insurance, too?

At Ripe Caravans, our specialist static caravan insurance covers your home from home up to the value of £175,000. You can also choose to include additional coverage to protect things like your contents, such as air conditioning and awnings.

As standard, we also offer public liability and cover for loss, damage, theft, fire, storm or flood damage. What’s more – our static caravan insurance is underpinned by our very own ‘Ripe Guarantee’, meaning you won’t find a better price for your cover anywhere else on the market.

Click here to learn more about our specialist static caravan insurance, and get an instant online quote today.

 

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