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altE 5 Watt 12 Volt Solar Panel

 
Item code Brand name Model number Volts Watts Cell Tech Connector Type
ALT5-12P AltE ALT5-12P 12V 5W Polycrystalline Junction Box


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altE
Polycrystalline 5W 12V Solar Panel
ALT5-12P

altE solar panels are made ideally for use in OFF THE GRID applications. A 5 watt solar panel is about as small as they get. It's really good if you want to get your toes wet with solar. Take it camping, or power some small DC lights or fans. It's also a great panel for schools and students - in teaching them what solar is all about. These solar panels are super lightweight (under 2 pounds!) and portable, so you can take them anywhere too - which is great, because the sun is everywhere! Additionally, these panels are manufactured in accordance to ISO9001 standards and certified by IEC and CSA/US to assure electrical safety compliance.

Solar is so cool- what's better than using the most abundant natural resource to power our lives? It makes so much sense! And it's FREE ELECTRICITY! Once you get the bug, and start small with this solar panel, you'll be aching to go bigger and better. This 5 watt solar panel consists of 36 polycrystalline solar cells, and can operate in temperatures as low as 49 degrees below zero and as high as 185 degrees Fahrenheit - those are some extreme temperatures! And with the sturdy aluminum frame, and 3.2mm tempered glass, the durability of this module allows for long term usage and worry-free off-grid living.

Please be sure to watch our videos to the right - they contain really great information on how to wire solar panels, the best orientation, and a full off-grid solar system demonstation, as well. altE is the best place to start learning how solar energy works, and the numerous advantages of solar energy. We're here to help you make renewable do-able!

APPLICATIONS:

  • Off-grid power for cabins, vacation homes, RVs, campers, remote monitoring systems, and remote villages
  • Solar water pumping and solar-powered refrigerators
  • Remote WiFi and wireless repeaters
  • FEATURES:

  • altE modules offer 3 year workmanship/25 year performance warranty
  • Certifications: IEC61215, CSA/US (certified for both US and Canadian markets, to the applicable US and Canadian standards), TUV (European)
  • Manufactured in accordance to ISO9001 standards and features
  • Junction Box is IP 65 rated enclosure (complete protection against environmental particles and a good level of protection against water projected by a nozzle)
  • ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc) 22.3V
    Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp) 18.0V
    Short-Circuit Current (Isc) .30A
    Optimum Operating Current (Imp) .28A
    Maximum Power at STC* (Pmax) 5Wp
    Operating Temperature -45°C to 85°C
    Power Tolerance +/- 10%
    Nominal Voltage 12V
    Maximum Series Fuse Rating 1A
    Maximum System Voltage 600V
    Module Efficiency 9.7%

    * STC: Standard Test Conditions - Irradiance 1000 W/m2, Module temperature 25 ºC, AM = 1.5

    MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Solar Cell Polycrystalline (blue cells)
    Number of Cells 36
    Dimensions 270 x 190 x 18mm (10.6” x 7.5” x .71”)
    Weight .7kg (1.5 lbs)
    Front Glass High-transmission 3.2mm tempered glass
    Frame Clear anodized aluminum frame
    Connector Type Junction Box (+/red terminal on right; -/black terminal on left)

    DIMENSIONS:

    See more technical information in the Product Documentation section above!


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