Solbian Marine Solar Panels

Solbian solar panels are just 1/16” thin, and are flexible and light enough to install directly in to canvas areas such as biminis and dodgers.

Great choice for installations on RVs and motor coaches giving high output without added weight or bulk. Simply glue, tape, secure to a roof or cabin top. Installing a twin wall polycarbonate rigid panel under solar panel provides the right amount of ventilation for cooling when installing on a hard surface or protection when installing over the stainless steel bar of your frame. However, if you want to walk across these panels (yes, you can if they are installed on a hard, flat surface), then do not use the polycarbonate panel.

Canvas shops and sail lofts can sew zippers or Velcro directly on to Solbian panels without any special equipment, and that makes them quick and easy to remove for weather events, security, storage, etc.

Thanks to Solbian, there’s now no need to invest in heavy, bulky, and expensive stainless steel support structures, necessary for glass panels which can easily weight 30 lbs each.

Solbian offers three series of panels, made from three different types of solar cells:

SP panels feature SunPower Maxeon semi-flex cells with 24% efficiency, the industry leader, resulting in more power from a smaller footprint.

SR panels, "Super Rugged", feature cells made using the new Merlin technology, a monocrystalline cell with a 19% efficiency rating.

SR+ panels 24% Panasonic HIT Semi-flex, MTAT grid, best in class output during high temperatures.

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SP series - Power at the highest level.

SP series is at the top of the range, thanks to the use of selected SunPower™ monocrystalline silicon cells, reaching a record 24% conversionof sunlight into electricity and with a pleasant appearance thanks to the electrical contacts hidden on the back. SunPower™ cells represent the most advanced technology on the market, and make the SP Solbian panels the highest-efficiency flexible panels.

Flexible, powerful and robust, the panels of the SP series are recommended for all installations where maximum reliability and power are required, and the appearance of these cells is one of the symbols of photovoltaic modules.They can be used in all situations and are a best seller in marine applications.

FEATURES

✓ The most efficient flexible modules on the market

✓ Flexible and lightweight (2.2kg/m2)

✓ Completely water proof and resistant to salt water

✓ Thin (less than 2mm)

✓ IEC 61215, IEC 61730 and IEC 61701 certified

✓ 5 year warranty against manufacturing defects

✓ Integrated bypass diodes to minimize output losses associated with partial shading

✓ Available with different front sheets, many fixing and electrical wiring options

✓ White, black or transparent back sheet

✓ Adaptable to any battery: from 5 to 48volt, lead-acid or lithium

✓ Designed and manufactured in Italy

SR series - Super Rugged Series.

The monocrystalline high efficiency SR cells are sandwiched by two patented metallic grids. The grid on the front is carefully tailored to optimize the current harvesting, while the one behind the cell offers strong mechanical support. The grids essentially form a double shield that acts as a conducting reinforcement to the solar cell. Extreme crack and bend tolerance are built in, enabling novel crystalline silicon architectures. A guaranty of high efficiency and unmatched durability in flexible solar panels.

FEATURES

✓ High tolerance to cracks and bending thanks to the double shield protecting the cell

✓ Flexible and lightweight (2.2 kg/m2)

✓ Completely waterproof and resistant to salt water

✓ Thin(less than 2 mm)

✓ 5yearwarranty against manufacturing defects

✓ Positive power tolerance (0%, +5%)

✓ Integrated bypass diodes to minimise output lossesassociated with partial shading

✓ Available with different front sheets, many fixing and electrical wiring options

✓ White,black or transparent back sheet

✓ Adaptable to any battery: from 5 to 48 volt, lead-acid or lithium

✓ Designedand manufactured in Italy

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Battery Voltage
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Status: Standby, Charging. Discharging.
Condition: Perfect, Very Good, Good, Fair. Poor
Fault Codes: Over Voltage, Over Amp.
Number of Charge Cycles
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Solar System Design and Installation

We have put together a collection of helpful information for our customers on everything to help you design you perfect system and installation instructions.

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Products ship day after payment domestically. Free shipping on orders over $250 applies to Lower 48 US states only. International takes longer. We do not add tariff charges. Call for pricing.

Custom Designs

Our engineers will work with you to design a solar system specific to your needs including Lithium Batteries if you like. (Batteries are 10% off w/ solar system purchase).

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What Our Customers Have To Say

  • Doug Heath - Santa Fe, NM

    Customer Service and Product

    Very pleased with the performance of the rigid solar panels purchased in 2022. Customer service also has been consistently excellent both before the sale regarding product selection and after the sale regarding installation and maintenance concerns.

  • William Roth - Kodiak, AK

    Heavy Duty Panels For The Win

    Installed 1200watts of panels on my 56' commercial fishing boat in Kodiak Alaska, with salt spray and harsh winters I hardly run my genset. Installation was a breeze with using silicone to mount them. Most the boats in my family fleet have them now and we are all saving big on the fuel bill! Couldn't be happier with the purchace.

  • Hartwell C - Bellingham, WA

    Easy Install - Great Performance

    I worked with Tom last year to design a system for my sailboat; the dialog and information was very detailed and helpful in helping determine my system needs and completing the installation. Once ordering, the kit arrived in a timely manner and very complete. The install was very straightforward and Tom provided additional information as needed. After the install I took off on a 7 month cruise of British Columbia. The system worked perfectly during my trip. I’m very happy with the equipment and support from CMP and Tom. I highly recommend !

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