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On the road in your camper you can drift away and drive where ever you want. Even in the deepest wild without any connection to the grid thanks to SOLARA-modules you don’t have to give up your stable power source. The drink in the evening, whether beer or white wine, is definitely well chilled – the photovoltaic modules on top of your mobil home will take care of that.
With our SOLARA-modules for your camper you get
Bernhard Reitmeier has tested a solar module and created a short and a somewhat longer explanatory video about the mobile DCsolar Power Move solar module. These two videos explain the use, advantages and applications of the mobile solar system in a way that everyone can understand. DCsolar is a brand of SOLARA GmbH.
(videos only available in German)
Matching the video: The 1×1 of the self-sufficient solar system with material list of the complete set and much more by Patascha's World, Luxembourg's largest road trip travel blog: click here!
(video and blog only available in German)
A Car-rally from Austria with a VW-bus and solar power plants ontop of the roof across Hungary, Carpathians, Moldova to the Black Sea. Back with sufficient solar power over Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia with destination Split.
SOLARA solar panels on the VW bus or camper, van or removal vehicle. Since 2001, the solar panels reliably supply power for the on-board supply. Solar power with flat solar power plants for light, refrigerator, TV and the computer.
"Since my first steps in life, I am vacationing in this family bus with solar power. The solar panels were already mounted on the bus by my parents in 2001. Until today, the solar modules work perfectly fine. Whether North Cape or Sicily, the solar panels have always supplied us with reliable energy or electricity.
Last year, I took the camper from my parents and the solar panels still provide me with the best services, or solar power. They have been running trouble-free and maintenance-free for 17 years and 350,000 kilometres across Europe.
Now I want to expand my 100Wp solar system, because I need more solar power. Of course I have opted for SOLARA again. I'm looking forward to the mobile solar panel to be able to camp autonomously for even longer."
Sincerely Thomas Kees
SOLARA S-series Vision 110 watts (440 Wh/d*)
Unique SOLARA solar module with hardened special solar glass on the front and back.
Are you interested in the idea of covering the power needs of your motorhome or camper in the future with a solar power system? Then you have come to the right place. With our simple guide you will get step by step to the optimal solar power system, which is ideally adjusted to your individual power consumption.
For your RV or caravan you need as shown in the drawing:
In addition you need a battery and possibly an inverter for 230V for household current, as long as they are not already on board. You can buy the components individually or as a SOLARA set.
To find out how big your solar system should be for your motorhome, camper, van, caravan etc., you have to take a closer look at your consumers and their energy requirements. This depends on the number of devices, the power consumption of the device and the daily switch-on time. In addition, the number of people and the period of use within a year influence the energy consumption.
Sum up the energy consumption of your camper etc. according to the table below - the result is your daily power requirement (Wh/d, wtt hours per day). Depending on your consumption behaviour and the time of use within a year, this consumption should be more or less covered by the solar system.
Device | Power Rating | Operating time/day | consumption/day |
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Radio | 15 watt | 4 hours | 60 Wh/d |
Color-TV | 40 watt | 3 hours | 120 Wh/d |
12V SAT Receiver | 40 watt | 3 hours | 120 Wh/d |
Lamps | 10 watt | 5 hours | 50 Wh/d |
Compressor fridge | 50 watt | 6 hours |
300 Wh/d |
mobile phone | 5 watt | 2 hours |
10 Wh/d |
tablet PC | 10 watt | 2 hours |
20 Wh/d |
*Wh/d = watthour per day
The outcome in this example: with a power consumption of 680Wh/d you would require in the summer time a solar panel of 160Wp (watt peak = maximum power) we recommend you a SOLARA complete system with SOLARA modules of the highest quality including optimized for that a quality-charge controller and a mounting system from our own research with TÜV-tested security.
Here you see a SOLARA complete set for the leisure usages. We have optimized it for different energy needs. Therefore, they are available in different designs and performance levels.
Please consider when choosing the set or module for your RV, when and how often you are on the track. When in doubt, the best way is to go with the next higher performance class than the estimated or an additional module. This gives you more energy security, and a faster charge.
Based on the calculated electricity requiremen, select one of the following sets.
All SOLARA complete sets consist of high-quality SOLARA solar modules - Made in Germany, matching charge controlers, holding spoilers, mounting system with adhesive set for easy installation on the roof of a camper or motorhome, as well as with solar cables and understandable assembly instructions.
Our recommendations for charging a battery set (e. g. on-board battery)
Our recommendations for charging two battery circuits (for example, load the starter battery and keep it fit, even during long standing periods) for example, board and starter battery:
Our recommendations for maximum power in a minimal area for charging a battery circuit (e.g. only on-board battery):
SOLARA power pack Art.-No. POP01 – high performance solar panels with 125 Wp and 555 Wh/d
The SOLARA Power Pack are technically and optically the most sophisticated complete sets currently available on the market. With a particularly elegant appearance. The solar module of the SOLARA Power S-series have the new back-contact cell technology and an increased number of cells. As a result, the solar module has a high charging voltage and is not shaded by conductor tracks on the front. Combined with a very high cell efficiency of over 22% and the enclosed MPPT controller, the power sets are one of the most profitable solar systems on the market. Click here for more information!
Our recommendations for charging a battery circuit (for example, on-board battery):
Our recommendations for charging two battery circuits (for example, load the starter battery and keep it fit, even during long standing periods) for example, board and starter battery:
Our recommendations for maximum power in a minimal area for charging a battery circuit (e.g. only on-board battery):
SOLARA power Pack Art-No. POP02 or POP03 - with high performance solar panels with 150 Wp or 250 Wp and 705 Wh/d or 1110Wp
Click here for more information!
Our recommendations for charging two battery circuits (for example, load the starter battery and keep it fit, even during long standing periods) for example, board and starter battery:
Our recommendations for maximum power in a minimal area for charging a battery circuit (e.g. only on-board battery):
SOLARA power pack Art.-No. POP04 - high performance solar panels with 300 Wp and 1410 Wp/d
This SOLARA Power Pack is currently the most powerful complete set from SOLARA. The technical and optical quality is practically unique. The completely black solar module with matching holding spoilers and roof duct results in a particularly elegant appearance. The solar module of the SOLARA Power S-series has the new back-contact cell technology and an increased number of cells. As a result, the solar module has a high charging voltage and is not shaded by conductor tracks on the front. Combined with a very high cell efficiency of over 22% and the enclosed MPPT controller, the power sets are one of the most profitable solar systems on the market. Click here for more information!
You have questions or suggestions, would like to become a reseller or would like advice on a specific topic. SOLARA will be happy to assist you - just click on Contact, fill out the form and send it off.
for your camper, caravan etc. where weight and flexibility are foremost - with a construction height of only 4mm!
SOLARA solar modules of the M-series and Power M-series are Made in Germany.
Proven quality for over 20 years. Used and tested under the toughest conditions on marine signs, lifeboats, for cruising sailors and much more.
SOLARA Power M-series | ||||
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Typ | S555M34 | S515M31 | S575M35 | S705M43 |
Average daily yield in summer Wh/d | 555 | 515 | 575 | 705 |
Nominal power (Pmpp) Wp* | 125 | 115 | 130 | 160 |
Weight kg | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 5.2 |
SOLARA M-series | |||||
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Typ | S50P36 | S140P42 | S200P43 | S280P43 | S400P41 |
Average daily yield in summer Wh/d | 50 | 140 | 200 | 280 | 400 |
Nominal power (Pmpp) Wp* | 15 | 35 | 50 | 70 | 100 |
Weight kg | 0.9 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 3.7 |
*Performance at STC | Under standard test conditions STC (1000 W/m², spectrum AM 1.5, cell temperature 25°C)
As of 02/2022. All statements without guarantee. Technical changes reserved.
With the new SOLARA controller, the living area and starter (motor) battery can be charged simultaneously with the solar system. This ensures, especially with long idle times, that all batteries on board are fully charged. Excess solar energy can also be converted into a second, e.g. motor battery or even a LiFePo battery so no power will be wasted.
Modern four-stage PWM charging process with temperature compensation, external sensor and overcharge protection guarantees optimal charging. The large, very easy-to-read LCD display shows the energy flows and the state of charge of the batteries.
For technology enthusiasts, the new SOLARA controller SR350DUO has extensive control, programming, safety and acoustic warning functions. Thanks to the integrated data logger, all information can even be exported using the MXI adapter.
Novel touch buttons avoid mechanical switches that can lead to defects in the camper due to frequent vibrations.
The SOLARA controller has large 16 qmm connection terminals, is suitable for 12V and 24V systems up to 20A charging current and, due to its design, is also suitable as a built-in device. The electronics are completely encapsulated in a robust housing and thus protected against moisture. More here!
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The magazine Reisemobil International 09/2019 concludes in its test:
With the Power Mobil, SOLARA is introducing a high-performance, very high-quality solar panel at a fair price ... ”Test Mobile Solar Panels, magazine Reisemobil Int. 9/2019
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