Equipment Weekly / 3 ways to generate electricity and signal with high beam

Equipment of the week. New products for 2023 in the field of electricity on board boats. Solar panel to be autonomous and high beam for safety, 3 products that could be on board during our next navigations.

Uniteck, MPPT controller with display

Following the request of its customers, the French company Uniteck specialized in solar charging, now offers MPPT chargers with screens. It will be possible to follow the charge according to the sunshine of its solar park. This product is available in 4 solar capacities: from 150 to 600 W, but beware, always in 12 V. Prices start at 150 euros. (Price 2023)

Marlex, Flexible solar panels

The manufacturer of solar panels Marlex presents a new range of flexible panels. These cover the powers of 50, 100, 150 and 200 Watts. With an internal aluminum structure, they are very solid. Covered with an anti-slip, there is no risk to walk on it. Connected with a single cable for easy installation, these panels have very little space between the cells, so maximum coverage for maximum electricity production. Ãeuros from 151.00 euros. (Tariff 2023)

Lopolight, white high beam

Danish manufacturer of boat high beam lights, Lopolight is launching a range of lights with a white finish instead of the standard silver-gray or black. It is the change in the production environment that made this finish suitable for yachts. The white chosen is RAL 9010. In the "Awlgrip" world, it is known as Snow White. It is a Cerakote coating. The combination of anodizing and coating creates a very strong surface that is both elegant and durable over time.

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