Solar Panels – Shingled ( for Expedition trucks and motorhomes )

( for Domestic and Industrial solar panels , please go to our Solar panel tab on the top menu bar )

Expedition Trucks and Motorhomes require high performance solar panels :

Limited roof space is available to fit large panels ( compared to domestic and industrial applications )

Shingled panels are more efficient for there size compared to standard Solar panels and also available in narrow sizes to fit around roof vents , air conditioners , roof vents .

Weight of the solar panels is a big consideration , shingled panels weigh considerably less , giving big weight saving

Solar panels need to be durable to withstand harsh off road driving conditions .

For these reasons we recommend using Shingled high performance solar panels .

Mono Shingled Solar Panels

110W/170W

Application

  • Easy Installation
  • High aesthetic value
  • Great power performance under weak light
  • High temerature and wind resistant

Monocrystalline solar module

Shingled all black solar module

ModelDimensionsWeight
110W1480x676x30mm11.18kg
170W1580x808X35mm15.6kg
ModelDimensionsWeight
110W1190x450x30mm6.3kg
170W1230x670x30mm9.0kg

Shingled Solar Panel Price List

ModelDimensionsWeightPrice Excl VatStock
110W1190x450x30mm6.3kgR2,995In Stock
170W1230x670x30mm9.0R2,995In Stock

BSM11OPM5-S

Performance

  • Higher module efficiency
  • Compact
  • Weakend hot-spot effect
  • Lower module failure rate
  • Increased stability by shingle-tech
  • IP67 rated junction box
  • reliable cables and standard MC4 connectors
    improve stability

The special connection method lowers the internal resistance and ensures better performance than the traditional connection with bushbar.

Manufacturing

Original cell sorting system ensures the best electric cell match
EL-Testing is done before packaging
Comprehensive module power testing

Warranty

5 years Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty on Electrical Performance :
15 years 90%
+30 years 80% of power output

Mechanical Data
Standard Tesing conditions AM=1,5, E=1000W/m2, TC=25°C

Nominal Power110W
Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Cell Efficiency21.4%
Maximum Power Current (lmpp)4.91A
Max power Voltage(Vmpp)22.40V
Open-circuit Current (Voc)26.40V
short-circuit Current (lsc)5.33A
Max System Voltage500V
Output tolerance+3%
Cable900mm / 2.5mm2
Connector TypeMC4/MC4 Compatible
Module StructureAluminum Frame / Glass /EVA /Backsheet (White)
Junction Box rating>IP67
Number of DiodesOne
Working Temperature-40°C + 80°C
Dimensions1190x450x30mm
Weight6.3kg

BSM170PM5-S

Performance

  • Higher module efficiency
  • Compact
  • Weakend hot-spot effect
  • Lower module failure rate
  • Increased stability by shingle-tech
  • IP67 rated junction box
  • reliable cables and standard MC4 connectors
    improve stability

The special connection method lowers the internal resistance and ensures better performance than the traditional connection with bushbar.

Manufacturing

Original cell sorting system ensures the best electric cell match
EL-Testing is done before packaging
Comprehensive module power testing

Warranty

5 years Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty on Electrical Performance :
15 years 90%
+30 years 80% of power output

Mechanical Data
Standard Tesing conditions AM=1,5, E=1000W/m2, TC=25°C

Nominal Power170W
Cell TypeMonocrystalline
Cell Efficiency21.4%
Maximum Power Current (lmpp)7.54A
Max power Voltage(Vmpp)22.55V
Open-circuit Current (Voc)26.65V
short-circuit Current (lsc)8.05A
Max System Voltage500V
Output tolerance+3%
Cable900mm / 2.5mm2
Connector TypeMC4/MC4 Compatible
Module StructureAluminum Frame / Glass /EVA /Backsheet (White)
Junction Box rating>IP67
Number of DiodesOne
Working Temperature-40°C + 80°C
Dimensions1230x670x30mm
Weight9.0kg

Shingled Solar Panel Explained

Conventional Solar Panels

Conventional solar panels use various numbers of solar cells depending on the desired output of the panel

Conventional Solar Panels

The solar cells are laid out across the panel with spaces between them.They are electrically connected together using copper busbars (ribbons) by means of high temperature soldering processes.
The more copper busbars used the less resistance losses and hence the more efficient the electrical connection. this is one of the reasons many solar panel manufacturers have increased from 3 busbars to 4,5 or 6. However, having more busbars covering the cells means there is less of the solar cells exposed to sunlight reducing output of the cells by as much as 3.5%.
There is typically over 30 metres of busbars required per solar panel to enable all of the connections.
There have been a variety of recent advancements in conventional solar panel designs to help eliminate gaps between solar cells and decrease power loss caused by busbars.

Tiling ribbon (TR) technology

Tiling ribbon technology has busbars as per conventional solar panel design. However, these busbars (ribbons) are redesigned to increase the solar radiation onto the solar cells and also allows the solar cells to be mounted closer together.

Seamless Soldering Technology

Seamless soldering technology also has busbars like conventional solar panels. This approach uses a solder ribbon to allow the gap between the solar cells to be eliminated increasing the number of solar cells per square metre.

Shingle Solar Panels

Shingle solar cells are solar cells which are cut into typically 5 or 6 strips. These strips can be overlaid, like shingles on a roof, to form the electrical connections. The strips of solar cells are joined together using an electrically conductive adhesive (ECA) that allows conductivity and flexibility.

This allows the cells to be connected differently to conventional solar panels, in that, there are no busbars (ribbons) required and the solar cells can be joined together resulting in no gaps between the solar cells.
Shingled solar modules can also be wired differently to conventional solar panels. Typically, solar cells in conventional solar panels are wired in a series of strings whereas the solar cells in shingled panels can be wired in parallel configuration.

What are the advantages of shingled solar panels

Essentially the three key advantages of the shingled solar panel
design are they produce more power, improve reliability and are
aesthetically pleasing.

1.Increased energy harvest

Higher power per square metre
The shingled solar cells do not require busbars across the top of the cells so more of the solar cells are exposed to sunlight. The cells do not need to be spaced apart like in conventional solar panels so the solar panel area can produce more energy.

Comparison between conventional solar panel and shingle solar panel.

Less energy loss due to shading
Conventional solar panels have the individual cells wired in series so when a part of the solar panel is shaded it can have a significant effect on the level of power output. By configuring the solar cells in shingles, they can be wired in groups and configured in parallel which significantly reduces the losses caused by shading

Current flow comparison

Bellow are some examples of shading and losses for a conventional
solar panel and shingled panel. The Shingled
Panels have greater performance except for the vertical
shading example.
Outdoor

Outdoor shade testing over a 70 day period has shown that
shingle solar panel performs between 37 to 45%
better than conventional solar panel designs.

2. Better reliability

Low busbar failures
Shingle solar panels do away with approximately 30 metres of
Busbar and soldered joints that is required on conventional
solar panels, so busbar failures are reduced.
Better mechanical performance
Static and dynamic load tests show that the shingle approach
is more resistant to failure due to external forces being
applied to the solar panel compared to conventional solar panels

3.More Attractive

Shingled solar panels have no visible circuitry which give them clean simple look providing superior street appeal

As solar panel technology continues to mature, shingled modules represent the current state-of-the-art in terms performance, reliability and aesthetics.

4.Weight saving

a Considerable weight saving when using Shingled Black solar
panels compared to Standard / Monocrystalline Solar panels

Monocrystalline solar module

Shingled all black solar module

ModelDimensionsWeight
110W1480x676x30mm11.18kg
170W1580x808x35mm15.6kg
ModelDimensionsWeight
110W1190x450x30mm6.3kg
170W1230x670x30mm9.0kg

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