Examples of marine solar installations
These are examples of work we can plan for your boat, rather than completed case studies.
Supporting a boat on its mooring
Plan panels and a suitable MPPT solar charge controller to support everyday battery use, accounting for seasonal daylight and shading.
More independence at anchor
Assess refrigeration, lighting and device charging, then discuss panel capacity and battery storage together. Actual yield varies with weather and installation.
Upgrading an existing solar system
Review panel layout, controller limits, wiring and monitoring before adding capacity or integrating solar with a lithium upgrade.
Allow around two weeks for a full installation
A complete installation typically takes around two weeks of installation work. Your written quote will confirm the scope and expected schedule after we have assessed the boat. Equipment availability, access and additional work can affect this estimate. Smaller upgrades are planned individually; booking lead time is separate.
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What solar can do for your boat
Solar panels can contribute to charging while daylight is available. The practical benefit depends on how much energy your equipment uses, where the panels can be fitted and the conditions in which you boat.
A realistic plan for your power use
We discuss the equipment you run, how long you spend away from shore power, and the charging sources you already have. This helps put panel capacity into context rather than choosing a system from a wattage figure alone.
Panels are one part of the installation
Panel placement, shading, mounting, cable routes and charge control all matter. The proposed setup needs to work with your batteries and existing charging arrangements. Solar and lithium can be considered together, or as part of a staged upgrade.
