The BP 40W Solar Panel is one of the best small application solar panels on the market. BP Solar Panels are high quality and extremely reliable with a 25 year warranty. The 40w BP Solar Panel is suitable for RV's, 4WD's, Boats or portable applications.
Solar Panel Description:
Advanced multicrystalline cells and a 12V nominal power output make the BP 340 ideal for battery charging, rural electrification, and remote industrial applications. It has proven performance at high temperatures and its robust design makes the product durable in the field and easy to install.
Solar Panel Performance:
Rated power 40W
Module efficiency 11
Nominal voltage 12V
Warranty 90% power output over 12 years.
80% power output over 25 years.
Free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years.
Solar Panel Configuration:
BP 340J Clear Universal frame and robust junction box
Qualification Test Parameters
Temperature cycling range -40 C to +85 C for 200 cycles
Damp heat test 85 C and 85% relative humidity for 1000h
Front & rear static load test (eg: wind) 2400 Pa
Front load test (eg: snow) 5400 Pa
Hailstone impact test 25mm hail at 23m/s from 1m distance
Solar Panel Quality & Safety:
Manufactured in ISO 9001 and ISO 14003 certified factories.
Conforms to European Community Directive 89/33/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC
Certified to IEC 61215
Module power measurements calibrated to World Radiometric Reference through ESTI (European Solar Test Installation at Ispra, Italy)
Framed modules certified by TV Rheinland as Safety Class II (IEC 60364) equipment for use in systems up to 1000 VDC
Framed modules listed by Underwriter's Laboratories for electrical and fire safety (Class C fire rating)
Approved by Factory Mutual Research in NEC Class 1, Division 2, Groups C & D hazardous locations
Solar Panel Specifications:
Maximum Power (Pmax) 40W
Warranted minimum power 36W
Voltage at Pmax (Vmp) 17.3V
Current at Pmax (Imp) 2.31A
Short circuit current (Isc) 2.54A
Open circuit voltage (Voc) 21.8V
Temperature coefficient of Isc (0.065(0.015)%/K
Temperature coefficient of Voc -(80(10)mV/K
Temperature coefficient of Pmax -(0.5(0.05)%/K
NOCT (Air 20 C Sun 0.8kW/m2 wind speed 1m/s) 47(2 C
Maximum series fuse rating 20A
Maximum system voltage 600V (IEC 61215 rating)
1000V (TIV Rheinland rating)
Dimensions (mm) 655 x 537 x 50 (Overall tolerances +/-3mm)
Weight (kg) 5.75
Frame Clear anodised aluminium alloy type 6063T6. Silver Universal frame.
Solar cells 36 cells (63mm x 125mm) configured geometrically for 2 parallel strings of 36 for a 4 x 9 matrix.
Construction Front: high transmission 3mm tempered glass.
Rear: Blue tedlar Encapsulant: EVA.
Solar Panel Benefits:
High quality with long lasting construction.
Lightweight and easy to install and use.
Generating your own electricity will help reduce your electricity bill.
Produce clean electricity and reduce the impact of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Reduce your dependence on mains power.
Ideal power solution for caravans, camper vans, RV''s and motor homes.
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The Todae View:
BP Solar are synonymous with great solar panels. The BP 40w Solar Panel is a high quality module and very reliable backed by a 25 year warranty. You can't really go past this module for remote applications.
