Solar,Wind and Backup Power
Solar/Wind/Backup Power related items
Light a fire using only the sun. Use for any outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, hunting, fishing etc. Why does PiShop stock this? Because we like cool gadgets and especially solar related items. Nope it can't power your RPi.
We found this little unit great to measure our incoming solar power versus outgoing battery load on a second unit
5V 250MA Monocrystalline 1.25W Mini Solar Panel (1A3 5V 250mA 1.25W solar panel)
Specifications:
Size: 115x75x5mm(LxWxH)
Material: Monocrystalline silicon solar panels
Voltage: 5V
Power: 1.25W
Temperature: 0-60 degrees
Weight (approximately): 28g
Package Includes:
1x 5V Solar panel
Size: 115x75x5mm(LxWxH)
Material: Monocrystalline silicon solar panels
Voltage: 5V
Power: 1.25W
Temperature: 0-60 degrees
Weight (approximately): 28g
Package Includes:
1x 5V Solar panel
Ideal for your dc electronic projects.
Solar Igniter Survival Emergency Fire Tool (1A3 Solar ignitor)
Specifications:
Package Includes:
1 X Solar Lighter
Material: Aluminum/Plastic
Color: Silver
Diameter: approx. 100mm
Name:Signal Mirror / Lighter
Weight:40g
Features:1.Made of Aluminum and Plastic,Energy efficient.
2.Use for any outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, hunting, fishing etc.
3. Use this to make a fire, all you need is the sun and a fire source, like dry leaves, tinder, small pieces of wood, coconut husk, paper, cigarettes, cigars etc.
4. Can be used as a signal mirror in case of emergencies.
Video available at https://youtu.be/czquaJA4484
Video available at https://youtu.be/czquaJA4484
Package Includes:
1 X Solar Lighter
Light a fire using only the sun. Use for any outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, hunting, fishing etc. Why does PiShop stock this? Because we like cool gadgets and especially solar related items. Nope it can't power your RPi.
6V/12V 5A/10A Solar PWM Charge Regulator With Intelligent LED Indicator (1A3 mini solar charge controller)
Features:
PWM controller,Long standby time
Three stage charging can effectively improve battery life.
Easy installation and easy operation
LED indicator, battery power display
Manual adjustable discharge mode
Specifications:
Charging mode: PWM
System current:5A/10A
Voltage:6V/12V
Interior input power:≤30W/≤60W
Overload, short circuit protection: 1.5 times rated current, five minutes off;Five minutes to recover
Rated voltage no-load current:≤6mA
Package includes:
1x Solar controller
1x User manual
PWM controller,Long standby time
Three stage charging can effectively improve battery life.
Easy installation and easy operation
LED indicator, battery power display
Manual adjustable discharge mode
Specifications:
Charging mode: PWM
System current:5A/10A
Voltage:6V/12V
Interior input power:≤30W/≤60W
Overload, short circuit protection
Rated voltage no-load current:≤6mA
Package includes:
1x Solar controller
1x User manual
MPPT Solar Regulator 12/24 V, Tracer A 30A, Input 100V (Tracer3210A) (1A4 EPEVER MPPT solar charger)
Electronic protections:
Included USB monitoring cable
This MPPT regulator can be monitored using a PC with WINDOWS. Check the Solar Controller Monitor for Tracer series (RS-485/USB) to learn about a simple way to monitor and store the log of the charging and discharging history.
Remote Battery Temperature sensor included
Parameters
Documents
190201_Regulator_Tracer_A_30A_REG-TR3210A_A4.pdf
tracerA-manual.pdf
Tracer A series adopts positive design with LCD and advanced MPPT control algorithm with 99.5% efficiency. The products can track the MPP point fast and accurately in any situation which will improve energy efficiency and obtain the maximum solar energy.
The original solar controller made by EPsolar for GWL/Power.
Features:
- Advanced MPPT technology
- High tracking efficiency no less than 99.5%
- Peak conversion efficiency of 98%
- Ultra-fast tracking speed
- Accurately recognizing and tracking of multiple power point
- Multi-function LCD displays system information intuitively
- User programmable for battery types, load control etc.
- 3-Stage charge with PWM output
- Common positive grounding design
- RS485 port with industrial standard MODBUS open architecture
- Fully programmable function via PC software or remote meter
Electronic protections:
- PV reverse polarity protection
- PV short circuit protection
- PV over current alarm protection
- Battery overcharge protection
- Battery over discharge protection
- Battery reverse polarity protection
- Load short circuit protection
- Load overload protection
- Controller overheating protection
MPPT function is a smart tracking algorithm that maximizes the energy from the solar PV module(s) and charge the battery. Solar Controler also control of low voltage disconnect function (LVD) will prevent the battery damage from battery over discharging.
Wiring and working of controller
Please NOTE: In case of using LiFePO4 batteries is recommended to check the status of voltage during charging and discharging with another external electronics.
Advance features:
- Support for LiFePO4 and LiFeYPO4 batteries was tested successfully
- Auto recognition of 12 / 24V system.
- Innovative Maximum Power Point Tracking technology to optimize using the solar system.
- Function of automatic recognize day/night.
- Dual Timer function with 1-15 hours option for street lights
- Support for Sealed, Gel and Flooded battery option of LiFePO4 battery
- Temperature sensor and output for external temperature sensor
- Electronic protection: over charging, over discharging, overload, short circuit.
- Reverse protection: any combination of solar module and battery.
Included USB monitoring cable
This MPPT regulator can be monitored using a PC with WINDOWS. Check the Solar Controller Monitor for Tracer series (RS-485/USB) to learn about a simple way to monitor and store the log of the charging and discharging history.
Remote Battery Temperature sensor included
Parameters
| Max. power (W) | 720 |
| Weight (kg) | 1,2 |
| Max output current (A) | 30 |
| Height (mm) | 228 |
| Width (mm) | 164 |
| Depth (mm) | 55 |
| Nominal Voltage (V) | 12/24 |
| Max. input voltage (V) | 100 |
| Technology | MPPT |
Documents
190201_Regulator_Tracer_A_30A_REG-TR3210A_A4.pdf
tracerA-manual.pdf
Solar Garden Light with Battery (C8 KT garden light)
Product Description
Build you own DIY "Sun Jar" with our Solar Garden Light Kit. is an interesting project that uses sustainable energy to illuminate a white LED. During the day the solar panel charges an AA battery, then when it goes dark the board automatically switches from charging the battery to illuminating the LED.
The solar panel is resin encapsulated and therefore waterproof. You will need to make a waterproof enclosure for the rest of the parts. Alternatively the board has been shaped so that it will fit into an old jar.
Features:
- Waterproof solar panel.
- Automatically switches on when dark.
Contents:
- 1 x Solar Cell (60mm by 60mm).
- 1 x Rechargeable Battery 900mA/h.
- 1 x 22ohm Resistor.
- 1 x 330ohm Resistor.
- 1 x 1Kohm Resistor.
- 1 x 10Kohm Resistor.
- 1 x 100Kohm Resistor.
- 2 x 1nF Ceramic Disc Capacitor.
- 1 x Wide White 5mm Water Clear LED.
- 2 x BC337 NPN Transistor.
- 1 x AA Battery Holder, PCB Mounting.
- 2 x 470uH Inductors.
- 1 x BAT41 Diode.
- 0.5m Connecting Wire (For Solar Cell).
- 1 x Solar Garden Light PCB.
Dimensions:
- Length: 56mm.
- Width: 44mm.
Requires:
Resources:
This kit is supplied in a grip seal bag.
Cinco 30W 36 Cell Poly Solar Panel (WH Solar panel 30W)
CINCO SOLAR- the high and new technology enterprise, specialize in the research, development, design, production and marketing of solar products and electronic environmental-protection products. These lines cover Solar panel, Power Inverter, Solar Controller and Solar Power System Solution etc. We have a team of professors and senior engineers, who have devoted all their lives to do research and development in solar energy and environmental-protection products. We also have in our employment a team of marketing and management personnel, who are dedicated and experienced. We market our products worldwide. As they are innovative, of high aesthetic value and yet, at competitive prices, they are very well received by our customers from all over the world.
Not included:
MC4 Male Female solar Cable Connector Set
Not included:
MC4 Male Female solar Cable Connector Set
Description
- Rating: 30W
- Efficiency: 13.1%
- Width: 510mm
- Height: 450mm
Weight:3 kg
Rated Power:30 W
Length:450 mm
Width:510 mm
Depth:25 mm
VMPP:17.6 V
IMPP:1.7 A
Voc:21.8 V
Temp. Coefficient (Mpp):-0.04 %
Clamp position on panel:Long and short side
Efficiency:13.1 %
Solar Panel (6V 5W) (6V 5W solar panel)
Dimensions
Specifications
- Solar cell type: 156 monocrystalline cell
- Surface: toughened glass
- Frame material: anodic oxidation aluminum alloy
- Back board material: 0.25mm PET
- Power: 5.0W ± 5%
- Operating voltage: 6.0V ± 5%
- Operating current: 833mA ± 5% (max)
- Open circuit voltage: 7.2V ± 5%
- Short circuit current: 916mA ± 5%
- For use with: Solar Power Manager
Note: specifications above are tested on standard condition: 1000W/m2 radiation intensity, 25℃, AM1.5 air quality.
Application Example
A simple solar power supply system:
Dimensions
SDDirectPro EnerSol 10 - 10W Solar Panel (1A1 10W Solar panel)
The SDDirect Module technology is recognized as a stable, established product and represents 90% of the worldwide market. The manufacturer guarantees an optimum performance of up to 80% over a 25 year period with the panels boasting a life time of over 30 years. SDDirect Poly-crystalline and Mono-crystalline technology modules are the most efficient modules in the world (best Wp/sqm ratio). High yield modules (minimum of 130 Wp/sqm) guarantee an optimized space occupation (2 ha for a 1 MWp project) unlike other photovoltaic technologies such as Thin Film modules which have a lower yield (up to 3,5 ha for a 1 MWp project) and are compounded of heavy metals.
Technical Specifications.
General characteristics.
* Cell Polycrystalline solar cell: 52 x 39 mm.
* No. of Cells (Connections):36(6x6).
* Panel Dimensions: 310 x 368 x 17 mm.
* Weight: 1.5 kg.
Thermal conditions
* Normal Operating Cell Temperature 800W/m² Irradiance, 20˚C,AM = 1.5: 48˚C ± 2˚C.
* Power Temperature Coefficient: - 0.5%/K.
* Current Temperature Coefficient: 0.035%/K.
* Voltage Temperature Coefficient: - 0.37 MV/K.
Electric performance at STC* (*Standard Test Conditions : 1000W/m² irradiance, 25˚C and AM = 1.5).
* Maximum Power: 10Wp.
* Power Tolerance: 0/+5Wp.
* Maximum Power Voltage: 18V.
* Maximum Power Current: 0.56A.
* Open Circuit Voltage: 21.1V.
* Short Circuit Current:0.73A.
Limits.
* Operating Temperature:- 40˚C to 85˚C.
* Maximum System Voltage: 1000V DC.
Technical Specifications.
General characteristics.
* Cell Polycrystalline solar cell: 52 x 39 mm.
* No. of Cells (Connections):36(6x6).
* Panel Dimensions: 310 x 368 x 17 mm.
* Weight: 1.5 kg.
Thermal conditions
* Normal Operating Cell Temperature 800W/m² Irradiance, 20˚C,AM = 1.5: 48˚C ± 2˚C.
* Power Temperature Coefficient: - 0.5%/K.
* Current Temperature Coefficient: 0.035%/K.
* Voltage Temperature Coefficient: - 0.37 MV/K.
Electric performance at STC* (*Standard Test Conditions : 1000W/m² irradiance, 25˚C and AM = 1.5).
* Maximum Power: 10Wp.
* Power Tolerance: 0/+5Wp.
* Maximum Power Voltage: 18V.
* Maximum Power Current: 0.56A.
* Open Circuit Voltage: 21.1V.
* Short Circuit Current:0.73A.
Limits.
* Operating Temperature:- 40˚C to 85˚C.
* Maximum System Voltage: 1000V DC.
Elfeland® 290x700x25mm 21W 5V Portable Folding Solar Panel Charger Dual USB (AW 1A3 portable solar 21W)
Feature:
- SunPower 21W single crystal versatile mobile solar power
- High conversion rate, high yield.
- Tensile strength, can withstand different environments, waterproof performance is good.
- High stability, good durability
- With Chip Sunpower, charging speed and voltage stability.
- Foldable design, collapsible, expandable, easy to carry.
- Good compatibility, mobile phones, cameras and other travel equipment can be charged.
Technical specifications:
Product Name: Solar panels
Black Colour
Expanded Dimensions: 290mm x 700mm x 25mm
Power: 21W
Current: 4.2A
Voltage: 5V
Weight: 580g
Package Includes:
1 x 21W Portable Solar Panel Charger
- SunPower 21W single crystal versatile mobile solar power
- High conversion rate, high yield.
- Tensile strength, can withstand different environments, waterproof performance is good.
- High stability, good durability
- With Chip Sunpower, charging speed and voltage stability.
- Foldable design, collapsible, expandable, easy to carry.
- Good compatibility, mobile phones, cameras and other travel equipment can be charged.
Technical specifications:
Product Name: Solar panels
Black Colour
Expanded Dimensions: 290mm x 700mm x 25mm
Power: 21W
Current: 4.2A
Voltage: 5V
Weight: 580g
Package Includes:
1 x 21W Portable Solar Panel Charger
30A LCD PWM Solar Panel Charge Controller 12V/24V with Dual USB (1A3 30A solar charge controller)
Features:
1.Using an industrial master chip.
2.LCD display.
3.Charge and discharge is available. Its parameters can be adjusted by yourself.
4.Fully 4-stage PWM technology.
5.Short-circuit protection, open circuit protection and reverse polarity protection.
6.Automatic recovery program.
7.With double MOS, calorific value is low.
Specifications:
Rated Voltage: 12V/24V(Auto recognition)
Rated Current: 30A
Charging Mode: PWM
USB output: 5V 2A
Self-consume: <10mA
Operating Temperature: -35 ~ 60 °C
Storage Temperature: -35 ~ 60 °C
Color: Blue
Package Includes:
1 x Solar Charge Controller
15A 45V Schottky Diode for solar panel (1A5 schottky diode 15A 45V)
Application: Schottky diodes are used in photovoltaic (PV) systems to prevent a reverse current flowing through the PV modules.
They are used in stand-alone ("off-grid") systems to prevent batteries from discharging through the solar cells at night.
15A 45V
Resources:
Intoduction
Basics, Types, Characteristics, Applications & Packages
They are used in stand-alone ("off-grid") systems to prevent batteries from discharging through the solar cells at night.
15A 45V
Resources:
Intoduction
Basics, Types, Characteristics, Applications & Packages
PiJuice HAT - A Portable Power Platform For Every Raspberry Pi (C5 PiJuice)
PiJuice Video
As one of the smallest systems around there are so many amazing things you could do with the Raspberry Pi if it was self-powered and portable. Introducing PiJuice! A fully uninterruptible power supply that will always keep your Raspberry Pi powered.
Our revolutionary PiAnywhere technology contained in every PiJuice HAT - is the best way to take your Pi off the grid! The real time clock (RTC) on board will let your Pi know what time it is even with no power input or internet connection. Alongside this is an integrated microcontroller (MCU) chip which will manage soft shut down functionality and a true low power deep sleep state and intelligent startup.
You will be able to always keep track of the charge levels and other info with the two built-in tri-coloured RGB LEDs, trigger events and scripts with the three programmable buttons and since the PiJuice will use up to just five of your GPIO pins (just power and I2C), the rest are free to diversify your project. The stacking header allows you to continue to use your existing HATs and add-ons with PiJuice.
Keep your Raspberry Pi running with solar, wind and other renewable power.
Ultimate integrated power is one thing but what if we could make the Raspberry Pi renewably powered too? Solar, wind, thermoelectric and other renewable power is free, clean, and green and we're proud to have developed an affordable and efficient renewable power solution for the Raspberry Pi! PiJuice is self-monitoring and, like a space satellite, can become a completely autonomous system. Use the PiJuice as part of an autonomous camera system, weather stations, off-grid desktops, and so many other great outdoor projects. View and buy the solar panels separately.PiJuice Video
https://youtu.be/ESVaLw51YL8
PiJuice Features:
- Onboard 1820 mAh off the shelf Lipo / LiIon battery for ~4 to 6 hours in constant use! (with support for larger Lipo Battery of 5000 or 10,000 mAH+ to last up to 24 hrs +)
- A Full Uninterrupted / Uninterruptable Power Supply solution.
- Designed for the Raspberry Pi boards A+, B+, 2B, 3B, 3B+ and Pi4 but also compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3 and Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless.
- Integrated Real Time Clock
- Onboard intelligent on/off switch
- Low power deep-sleep state with wake on interrupt/calendar event
- Programmable multi-colored RGB led (x2) and buttons (x3) with super simple user-configurable options
- Hardware watchdog timer to keep your Raspberry Pi on and working in mission-critical remote applications
- Our revolutionary PiAnywhere technology ? the best way to take your Pi off the grid!
- Full power management API available to Raspberry Pi OS with auto shutdown capability when running low on batteries
- Raspberry Pi HAT compatible layout, with onboard EEPROM for easy plug and play operation
- Low profile design to fit inside lots of existing Raspberry Pi cases!
- Enhanced graphical user interface (GUI) available for easy install (via APT)
- Customisable scripts for enhanced flexibility and full report of battery status
- All GPIOs available via stackable header for ease of expandability and connectivity
- Charge via on-board micro USB or via the Raspberry Pi micro USB (or from onboard pin headers)
- Batteries can be charged from different type of sources and voltages
- Replace the battery without downtime. Compatible with any single cell LiPo or LiIon battery
- Fully CE and FCC tested design. Battery safety tested also.
Technical Information
- The EEPROM can be disabled and its I2C address changed for increased compatibility with other boards
- BP7X battery - original battery from Motorola Droid 2 (A955) - 1820mAh battery
- Microcontroller is an ST Micro STM32F030CCT6 ARM Cortex-M0, 48MHz, F64KB, R8KB, I2C, SPI, USART, 2.4-3.6V
- Charge IC - BQ24160RGET Charger IC Lithium-Ion/Polymer, 2.5A, 4.2-10V
- Fuel gauge IC - LC709203FQH-01TWG Battery Fuel Gauge, 1-Cell Li-ion, 2.8%
- EEPROM - CAT24C32WI-GT3 EEPROM, I2C, 32KBIT, 400KHZ, 1V7-5V5
- Optional spring pin - Mil-Max 0929-7-15-20-77-14-11-0
- Compatible with any 4 pin battery on board that can be used with 00-9155-004-742-006 battery contacts from AVX including the BP7X, BP6X, and any compatible batteries including the 1600mAh and 2300mAh ones from CameronSino (CS-MOA853SL and CS-MOA855XL)
- There is an on board 4 pin screw terminal block for larger off board batteries. Any single cell LiPo / LiIon is compatible. However, you use your own sourced battery at your own risk. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND using a battery with an internal protection circuit and a NTC (temp sensor)
- Optional header for offboard button - connected to same output as SW1
- 6 pin breakout header - with two GPIO from the ARM Cortex-M0, Vsys, 5v0, 3v3, GND connections
- Header for optional off board solar panel / wind turbine etc.
- Optional RF Shield attachment - Harwin S02-20150300 (can also double as an inexpensive heatsink)
- Input voltage range - 4.2V 10V
- Output voltage - 3.3V and 5V
- Output amperage - maximum current at 5V gpio is 2.5A and at VSYS output 2.1A, but also this depends heavily on battery capacity. For BP7X have measured around 1.1A at 5V GPIO and around 1.6A at VSYS output. Obviously, this also depends heavily on the current draw demanded by the Raspberry Pi/device itself. To achieve a maximum of 2.5A it will need battery over 3500mAh.
- Boxed weight - 96g
- Boxed dimensions - 12.2 x 10.8 x 3.5 cm
- Unboxed weight - 57g
- Unboxed dimensions - 6.5 x 5.6 x 2 cm
PiJuice HAT box contains
- 1 x PiJuice HAT
- 1 x Battery and battery surround
- 1 x PiJuice guide
- 4 x Mounting posts attached to PiJuice
- 8 x Mounting screws (4 are already assembled to the board)
- 1 x Pogo pin
- 3 x Stickers
Software & Resources
130A High Precision DC Watt Meter And Power Analyzer (1A2 DC Power analyzer)
Examples of Uses:
How Much Power Does my Fridge Use - with the Battery connected to the SOURCE side and Car Fridge (or other accessory) connected to the LOAD side. The Watt Meter shows the current into the Fridge, voltage and power at the battery and accumulates the Ah and Wh while the fridge is running.
How much charge is going into my battery - With a battery charger (or alternator) connected to the SOURCE side and the aux battery connected to the LOAD side, the Watt Meter shows the charging current into the battery, the voltage and charging power at the battery and accumulates the charge (Ah) and energy (Wh) into the battery.
What is the output of my solar panel - With a solar panel connected to the SOURCE side and solar regulator connected to the LOAD side, the Watt Meter shows the charging current into the regulator, the voltage and charging power at the solar panel and accumulates the charge (Ah) and energy (Wh) into the regulator.
How much charge is my solar panel putting into my battery - Now with a solar regulator connected to the SOURCE side and battery connected to the LOAD side, the Watt Meter shows the charging current into the battery, the voltage and charging power at the regulator and accumulates the charge (Ah) and energy (Wh) into the battery.
Specification:
English Manual please click here
Package Includes:
1x 130A High Precision Battery Watt Meter And Power Analyzer
How Much Power Does my Fridge Use - with the Battery connected to the SOURCE side and Car Fridge (or other accessory) connected to the LOAD side. The Watt Meter shows the current into the Fridge, voltage and power at the battery and accumulates the Ah and Wh while the fridge is running.
How much charge is going into my battery - With a battery charger (or alternator) connected to the SOURCE side and the aux battery connected to the LOAD side, the Watt Meter shows the charging current into the battery, the voltage and charging power at the battery and accumulates the charge (Ah) and energy (Wh) into the battery.
What is the output of my solar panel - With a solar panel connected to the SOURCE side and solar regulator connected to the LOAD side, the Watt Meter shows the charging current into the regulator, the voltage and charging power at the solar panel and accumulates the charge (Ah) and energy (Wh) into the regulator.
How much charge is my solar panel putting into my battery - Now with a solar regulator connected to the SOURCE side and battery connected to the LOAD side, the Watt Meter shows the charging current into the battery, the voltage and charging power at the regulator and accumulates the charge (Ah) and energy (Wh) into the battery.
Specification:
| Item Name | Watt Meter and Power Analyzer |
| Item NO. | FT08 |
| Operation Voltage | 4.8V-60V |
| Measures Range | 0-130A, resolution 0.01A; 0-60V, resolution 0.01v; 0-6554W, resolution 0.1w; 0-65Ah,resolution 0.001An; 0-6441Wh,resolution 0.1Wh; |
| LCD | 16 x 2, backlit LCD display |
| Size | 85 mm x 43 mm x 25 mm (3.35 in x 1.69 in x 0.98 in) |
| Weight | 82g |
| Color | Black |
English Manual please click here
Package Includes:
1x 130A High Precision Battery Watt Meter And Power Analyzer
We found this little unit great to measure our incoming solar power versus outgoing battery load on a second unit
Cinco 50W 12V Solar Panel (WH 50W solar panel)
Not included:
MC4 Male Female solar Cable Connector Set
Package Includes:
1 x 50W solar panel
Cinco Solar's standard panels widely used in large-scale ground solar power station, industrial and commercial roof solar power station, solar home power generation system.
Features
- Aesthetic appearance with excellent efficiency based on innovative photovoltaic technologies.
- High quality, strong aluminium frame, passing mechanical load testing 5400 Pa and wind pressure 2400Pa.
Technical Specifications
- Maximum Power at STC (Pmax): 50W.
- Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp): 17.8V.
- Optimum Operating Current (Imp): 2.81A.
- Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc): 22.00V.
- Short-Circuit Current (Isc): 3.01A.
- Solar Module Efficiency (%): 14.01.
- Dimension: 695 mm x 510 mm x 25mm.
- Weight: 5kg.
- Operating Temperature: -40˚C to 85˚C.
- Maximum System Voltage (DC): 1000.
- Maximum Series Fuse Rating: 10A.
- Power Tolerance: +/-3%.
- Cell Type: Poly.
- Number of Cells: 36 Cell (156 x 156 series)
Not included:
MC4 Male Female solar Cable Connector Set
Package Includes:
1 x 50W solar panel
Solar Power Starter Kit (1A4 KT solar starter kit)
Product Description
Learn how to harness the energy of the sun in your Electronics and Design and Technology projects with our new Solar Power Starter Kit. With this kit it is possible to build a simple solar charging and power supply system for a variety of useful low power devices.
As of 2017, renewable energy accounted for more than 25% of energy produced in the UK for the year. Environmental targets are such that this is set to increase year on year. Solar power is already a key player in the renewable energy market and there is the potential for it to grow much larger still. It has been estimated that covering just a fraction of the Sahara Desert in solar panels would provide enough electricity to power the energy needs of the whole world!
The Solar Power Starter kit itself is a simple kit to build and understand. Once the kit has been set up and placed in direct sunlight the batteries will begin to charge. If the light level is insufficient to facilitate charging, the diode prevents any of the charge held in the batteries from discharging back through the solar cell. The supplied switch enables you cut power to the kit that you are powering for greater recharging efficiency.
If used with the included Kitronik LED Desk Lamp Kit, for example, fully charged batteries will provide light for up to 17 hours, more than enough for a little light reading.
Note:
- This kit requires assembly and some soldering.
- The kit does not contain any connecting wire, you will need to use wire like Multi-stranded Wire.
Features:
- Harness the energy of the sun and add simple solar charging and power supply to your low power devices.
- Learn about renewable energy and how simple it can be incorporate into your designs.
- A Small Signal Schottky Diode is supplied to protect against accidental discharging of the batteries through the solar cell.
- Examples of Kitronik kits that can be used in conjunction with the Solar Power kit are;
- 2155 5V LED Desk Lamp Kit-Included with the Solar Power Starter Kit.
- 2157 FM Radio Kit V2.0.
- 2165 Mono Amplifier Version 3.0.
- 2162 USB Fan Kit.
Contents:
- 1 x 5.0V 130mA Polycrystalline Solar Cell.
- 1 x BAT41 Signal Diode.
- 1 x SPST Toggle Switch.
- 1 x 5V LED Desk Lamp Kit.
- 1 x 3x AA Battery Holder with Flying Leads.
- 3 x Rechargeable AA Battery (1300mA/h).
Solar Cell Dimensions:
- Length: 58mm.
- Width: 110mm.
- Height: 3mm.
Requires:
- Soldering Iron.
- Solder.
- Wire Cutters.
- Wire Strippers.
- Multi-stranded Wire.
Resources:
Solar Power Management Module, for 6V~24V Solar Panel (1A1 ws solar manager)
What's on Board
Application Example
Dimensions
Overview
This solar power management module is designed for 6V~24V solar panel. It can charge the 3.7V Li battery through solar panel or USB connection, and provides 5V/1A regulated output.
The module features MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) function and multi protection circuits, therefore, it is able to keep working with high-efficiency, stability, and safety. It is suited for solar powered, low-power IoT, and other environmental protection projects.
Features
- Supports MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) function, maximizing the efficiency of the solar panel
- Supports solar panel / USB connection battery charging
- For 6V~24V solar panel, DC-002 jack input or screw terminal input
- Onboard MPPT SET switch, select the level closed to input level to improve charging efficiency
- Two 5V output interfaces: pinheaders and USB port
- Onboard high capacity aluminum electrolytic capacitor and SMD ceramic capacitor, reducing the ripple, stable performance
- 14500 battery holder and PH2.0 battery connector, for connecting multi kinds of 3.7V Li battery
- Several LED indicators, for monitoring the status of solar panel and battery
- Multi protection circuits: over charge / over discharge / reverse protection / over heat / over current, stable and safe to use
Specifications
- Solar panel input voltage (SOLAR IN): 6V~24V
- Micro USB input voltage (USB IN): 5V
- Pinheader / USB output (USB OUT): 5V 1A
- Charging cutoff voltage: 4.2V±1％
- Over discharging protection voltage: 2.9V±1％
- Solar panel charge efficiency:: ~78%
- USB charge efficiency:: ~82%
- 3.7V battery boost output efficiency: ~86%
- Max quiescent current: <2mA
- Operating temperature: -40℃~85℃
- Dimension: 65.2mm × 56.2mm × 22.9mm
What's on Board
- Solar panel charging input: charged by solar panel, DC-002 jack or screw terminal
- USB charging input: charged by USB connection, connect a 5V power adapter through the Micro USB port
- 5V/1A power output: provides regulated 5V/1A output, USB port or 2.54mm pinheader
- Battery interfaces: for connecting 3.7V Li battery, PH2.0 connector or 14500 battery holder
- CS8501: USB power management chip, for USB charging and 5V/1A boost output
- CN3791: solar power management chip, for solar panel charging and buck input
- Li battery protection chip: Li battery over charge / over discharge protection
- Battery switch
- MPPTSET switch (bottom side):
supported level: 6V/9V/12V/18V/24V
select the level closed to input level to improve charging efficiency - BOOT key
- Battery capacity indicators
- USB charging indicators:
USB Charge: on when USB charging
USB Done: on when the battery is full charged by USB - Solar panel charging indicators:
Solar Charge: on when solar panel charging
Solar Done: on when the battery is full charged by solar panel
Solar Warning: on when solar panel reverse connection - Battery warning: on when battery reverse connection
- Power output indicator: 5V/1A output
Application Example
Dimensions
Development Resources
Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/Solar_Power_Manager
Recommendation
Applicable solar panel: Solar Panel (6V 5W)
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