Things you need to know before installing solar panels on your boat

More and more boats use solar panels for on-board electricity

More and more yachtsmen want to install solar panels on their boats. It's an ecological and natural way of generating electricity on board, but it's important to think things through carefully before taking the plunge.

Installing an energy production system using solar panels is becoming increasingly common among yachtsmen. What's more, the solar panel market is booming, with an increasingly heterogeneous offering.

Solar panels are a clean, renewable energy source
Solar panels are a clean, renewable energy source

So before making your choice, it's important to get informed and evaluate the different technologies available.

Think about your solar panel project before you start

You also need to determine how much power you'll need to meet all or part of your boat's requirements.

Solar panel location is important
Solar panel location is important

Finally, the location of the solar panels will be crucial, and will be determined not only by the size of your boat, but also by the size of your solar system.

These are just some of the questions we aim to answer in this dossier.

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