Scantrust, hidden cable glands
Passing cables through the deck of a boat always requires care and quality to ensure both a perfect seal and aesthetics. Scanstrust has just developed a range of very flat cable grommets, to remain flush with the deck. This solution is ideal for solar panels. Prices to be announced.
Izywatt, portable autonomous batteries
Izywatt's range of portable solar batteries provides immediate, easy-to-use back-up power, suitable for both low-energy appliances and higher-power devices, thanks to the wide range offered, from 120 to 2400 W. These portable batteries can be recharged from the 230 V or 12 V mains, or even connected to solar panels. A French company based near Nantes, Izywatt is developing this product regionally. Starting at ?590
Uniteck Unifix 100 BM solar panel support for bimini
Flexible solar panels are often installed on biminis. But this flexible panel solution is less efficient than the installation of rigid panels. Uniteck, a French specialist in solar solutions, has just developed fasteners for rigid panels that clamp onto the bimini's uprights. Featuring a dual-axis adaptable jaw, the Unifix 100 BM allows 50 to 120 W panels to be attached to all biminis. Available at 139 ?.
