Marine Solar Power
Keeping the Fridge Running on Solar
One boat, a hungry compressor fridge, and a solar setup that kept it cold at anchor for five straight nights. The numbers,…
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Solar Charge Controller Sizing Made Simple
A plain-language walkthrough for sizing your boat's solar charge controller using array watts, battery voltage, and short-circuit current.
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Marine Solar Myths Worth Ignoring
A 100-watt panel does not make 100 watts, and clouds do not stop charging. The real numbers behind the most common marine…
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Wiring Solar Panels in Series or Parallel
Series adds voltage, parallel adds current. A hands-on guide to wiring a boat solar array the right way, with worked numbers and…
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Do Boat Solar Panels Work in Shade?
Boat solar panels still make power in shade, just far less than you would hope. Here is how much you lose and…
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MPPT vs PWM Solar Controllers
MPPT vs PWM solar controllers compared for boats, with real amp figures, pricing, and a clear pick for your panel size and…