Solar Kits

All solar panel starter kits will feature most or all of the industrial-grade solar components you need. These will usually include at least one solar panel, wiring, and a solar charge controller which regulates the energy flowing between the solar panel and the battery. The components in a starter kit are guaranteed to be compatible with each other, so there’s no need to worry about choosing the right equipment.

Usually, solar batteries are not included in a starter pack but can be added at an additional cost. It is not required to have a battery in every solar energy setup and is only needed if you want or need to store solar power.

A solar panel kit is ideal for anyone new to the eco-friendly solar industry. Switching to solar power is much easier than you might think when using a solar panel kit. If you’re doing a DIY solar panel installation, a solar panel kit is particularly helpful. But even if you don’t like DIY, a kit is handy for a professional solar installer to use as well.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SOLAR PANEL KIT

Before shopping for a solar starter kit, you should estimate your energy needs based on your specific use case. You’ll need to work out the total watts your electronics and appliances will consume. You will also need to consider how long you plan on running those devices, determine your charge controller efficiency, and consider the average sun hours per day.

If you’re on the road and sun hours will vary, then it’s highly recommended to add a battery to your kit. To figure this all out, you can use our solar panel calculator. The calculator helps you work out how much energy you need to choose a kit with the correct watts. Our calculator will tell you both the minimum and recommended kit size, as well as the recommended battery output.

ADDING A BATTERY

Our starter kits do not come with a solar battery, but many customers will find a battery necessary to meet their energy requirements if you’re going to be living or traveling off-grid, it’s a good idea to store extra energy in a battery as a backup. Then, if you have poor weather, you won’t need to worry about missing a day of sunlight. The amount of battery storage you will need will be based on your energy usage.

You can use the solar panel calculator to determine whether you will need extra storage. Be aware that you will also need a solar inverter when using a battery. An inverter will convert the DC energy produced by the solar panels to AC energy, which most household appliances and electronics use.

MAKE THE SWITCH

A solar starter kit is ideal for newbies who want to make the switch to renewable energy. Using a starter kit makes the experience so much easier and allows you to do a DIY solar installation.