Why Choose Us?

Our SunPower A+ grade 24.4% efficient monocrystalline cell and HJT 24.1% efficient monocrystalline cell flexible solar panels, ranging from 55 to 325 watts, boast the highest efficiency rates commercially available. These solar panels, custom-made to our specifications by leading manufacturers, are ideal for a variety of marine applications. Excellent shaded performance as well as max power per square foot is important on boats and vans, whether you're looking for flexible marine solar panels for your bimini, walkable solar panels for your deck, or rigid solar panels for your arch or deck, we offer superior products tailored to meet the unique needs of boat owners. Check out our customer reviews.

Unique Features of Our Marine Solar Panels

Quality Materials
Our marine solar panels are constructed with impermeable ETFE laminates, ensuring they remain clear and undamaged despite prolonged exposure to intense UV light. This quality guarantees durability and long-term performance in harsh marine environments.

High Performance When Partially Shaded
Equipped with blocking diodes throughout the panels, our marine solar panels automatically shut off non-producing cell strings and draw power from the active cells. These A+ grade cells (24.4% efficiency, compare us to others) continue to produce power even when partially shaded and do very well at low sun angles comparatively. Our Shade Tolerant panels, split even further into quadrants rather than halves, offer superior shade performance, ensuring consistent energy production. We expect you'll see considerably more watt hours per day produced from our panels vs most others on the market.

Grade A+ SunPower Solar Cells
Our flexible and walkable solar panels deliver performance comparable to rigid panels, generating high power at low sun angles and when partially shaded. This makes them perfect for cruising sailboats and other marine applications where maximizing output from limited space is crucial. With an efficiency of 24.4-25.4%, our panels produce more watt-hours per day than those with lower efficiency cells. The cells themselves can also be partially shaded and still produce power, unlike most solar cells.

Potted Junction Boxes with Silicone
To protect the electronics from rust and degradation over time, our panels feature potted junction boxes sealed with silicone, ensuring longevity and reliability.

Mounting Flexibility
The flexible design of our walkable and flexible panels allows them to contour and flex against curved surfaces with a maximum bending radius of 30 degrees. The flexibles are ideal for installation on bimini tops and the walkables (both carbon and lights) work well on flat or curved deck surfaces.

Mounting Options
Each panel can be securely attached using high bond tape, snaps, bolt kits, magnetic, or screw mounting systems. Our bolt kit mounting method has become the most popular for attaching solar panels to canvas biminis and dodgers. Additionally, grommets provide an extra level of ease for installation.

Plug and Play
The flexible and rigid panels come with industry-standard waterproof MC4 connectors on 3-foot (1-meter) long pigtails, ensuring a straightforward and hassle-free setup. The walkable panels are often connected after going through a roof so those come with a 3 or 6 foot duplex cable. We can send along MC4 connectors if need be, they are easy to install.

Maximum Output with Shading
Our proprietary Shade Tolerant panels are engineered to deliver optimal performance even when partially shaded by a boom, mast, radar, etc.

Purchase Options
Our panels are available for individual purchase or as part of a complete, easy-to-install kit, providing flexibility to meet various installation needs. Let us know we are happy to make you a custom solar system and send along an estimate we can work back and forth from. Call 773-965-2546, email info@custommarineproducts.com, or hit us up in chat.

Durability
Our walkable panels are designed to withstand light foot traffic. They are durable and resilient for marine environments.

In summary, our marine solar panels, including our walkable solar panels, are designed to offer unparalleled efficiency and durability. Whether you're outfitting a cruising sailboat, a motor yacht, or a camper van, our products deliver maximum energy production and long-term reliability. Visit our Marine Solar Panels pages for detailed information on the various solar panels we offer for your marine solar needs.