Narrowboat Solar Panel Fitters

Most of a narrowboat roof is potentially space for installing panels but you need to look at how much of that you can spare or want to allocate for the use of the solar panels.

Narrowboat solar panel fitters.

This is the physical size that you have available to be taken up by a set of solar panels. These small panels typically come in 5 10 and 20 watt sizes are semi flexible and will gently bend to fit the curve of most narrowboat roofs provided the curve is not too tight. Being off grid on a narrowboat and keeping all electrical devices charged is a challenge that we prepared for by purchasing a few usb battery packs and a stand alone solar panel. Find the best place for your solar panel.

The solar panel will not interfere with the operation of the other equipment but items like t v. Aerials might cast a shadow over the panel and reduce its effectiveness. Sunworks portable solar panels have an adjustable stand that allows the panel to be tilted up or down. They can be mounted either using the 4 grommet holes in the panel corners or by gluing the panels down.

Fitting a solar panel to your narrowboat. The smaller battery pack also has a solar panel built in. The simplest and quickest way to use a solar panel on your narrowboat is to buy a portable solar panel. This should be on an area of the cabin roof or wheelhouse clear of other equipment.