Globally, the exhaust from marine diesel engines causes about 5-10% of air pollution. In some regions, it has reached 30-40%. Sungold provides marine solar solutions for ships. From small power yachts and ferries to large supertankers. Ships can use high-quality solar panels to power their vessels, reducing fuel consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and harmful exhaust emissions, driving ocean navigation to a greener future.
Determine the allowable installation location and area
You first need to consider covering the ship’s solar power system in the locations where it is allowed to be installed (e.g., roof, deck). Not every space on a ship can be covered with solar panels, nor can you decide on an arbitrary number of installations.
You have to depend on the actual situation of the boat. Some boaters install solar panels on the stern or the deck of the boat. Sungold customizes the size and power of the solar panels to suit your needs. Within the allowable installation range. Maximize the output efficiency of your solar panels.
How to do Marine Solar Panels Work？
The photovoltaic solar panels on your boat receive sunlight to generate electricity and charge the batteries through a controller. The battery stores the energy. It provides an auxiliary source of electrical energy for the ship. Solar power generation is still mainly used in power systems such as machinery in the machinery compartment and brakes on the engines.
How much energy you can save？
It is worth emphasizing that the main fuel for powering ships is still fuel oil. On larger ships, solar power provides a relatively low share of the total electricity used on board, less than 8%. However, solar panels can continuously power the batteries at almost no cost, reducing your energy consumption.
For example, on a mega tanker, a photovoltaic array of 300 pieces of 180W solar panels with actual output efficiency calculated at 75%, the output power can reach 300*180*0.75=40KW, which can meet 6.9% of the lighting demand or 0.2% of the power demand. The calibrated power fuel consumption rate is calculated at 250g/kWh, and the fuel consumption is 250*40=10KG per hour, which is equivalent to 10 liters of fuel that can be saved. It is expected that the maximum charging time of solar energy is 4h per day. Then it can save 40 liters of fuel a day and 1200 liters of fuel a month.
Sungold’s LEE OR TF series Marine solar panel
Sungold flexible solar panels are easier to install and fit various irregular curved surfaces. LEE series and TF series use high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells with high conversion efficiency and an IP67 waterproof rating.
TF series flexible solar panel: anti-stepping, five-year warranty, thin and light, strong impact resistance
LEE series flexible solar panels: double-sided ETFE surface, corrosion resistance, solid and durable
You can choose the best product according to your actual situation. Sungold will customize the size and power of solar panels for you.
Marine Solar Panel Installation
There are several ways to install solar panels on your boat.
1. Use a special adhesive (3M adhesive or silicone) on the solar panel. Attach the solar panel directly to the place where it is allowed to be installed. For example, on the deck or mounted on a special mounting frame.
2. Use a special bracket. There are mounting holes in the solar panel. Attach the solar panel to the bracket and tighten the screws to make sure it is secure. Fix the bracket on the boat.
To choose according to the needs of the boat. Sungold can advise on the various options available.
Value
1. Renewable energy source provides energy with no exhaust emissions.
2. Can be used as a power source for emergency lighting or other equipment. This can provide longer power than traditional backup systems.
3. The use of special lightweight and flexible solar panels can be installed on board for more solar energy, such as awnings, inclined surfaces, and areas that need to be accessed.
4. The solution meets the requirements and guidelines of classification societies.
5. When used in combination with highly efficient marine LED lights, the effective output of the system can be increased by a factor of 3 or more.
6. The solar system kit can be used to simplify installation.
7. Very reliable.
8. Low maintenance
Article from: https://www.sungoldsolar.com/
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