Solar energy can be found anywhere the sun shines. You can even collect it on the open road with portable solar equipment. Often configured with little or no wiring, solar panels for the RV just need to be installed and plugged in and can cost under $1000. More expensive systems consist of more numerous panels that can power a microwave.
The wattage capacity for RV solar typically ranges from 50 to 110 watts. They can power appliances directly or be plugged into a battery. Depending on the size and capacity of the solar panel, an RV class system usually powers a few small appliances at a time. You can use RV solar panels to run audio/video equipment, laptops, and other items.
The panels sit on the roof of the RV, absorbing and converting sunlight into useable electricity as you drive. Having a solar panel equipped with your RV ensures that you will have a backup power system anywhere you land, even while camping in remote areas.
RV solar panels are also a great alternative to generators that run on oil, gasoline, or natural gas. A panel can generate up to 300 watts of free and clean power, without all the noise of a fossil fuel burning generator. After storing the solar energy in a battery, an inverter converts the direct current into AC power to run your appliances. A controller helps keep your battery running at full capacity without overcharging.
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