Solbian unveils 108 W boat davit solar kit
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- Solbian unveiled a new solar kit for boat davits, featuring a rigid‑frame module designed for stable, deformation‑free mounting on the upper davit and stanchions.
- SunBoard Kit S delivers 80 W at 24.0 % efficiency, measures 670 mm × 535 mm × 10 mm, and weighs 2.2 kg, with a maximum power voltage of 14 V and current of 5.7 A.
- SunBoard Kit M provides 108 W at 24.4 % efficiency, shares the same footprint as Kit S, weighs 2.8 kg, and has a maximum power voltage of 19 V and current of 5.7 A.
- Installation system uses perimeter eyelets and sliding clips on an aluminum rod to allow panel tilt from 0° to 90°, and includes dual junction boxes with MC4 connectors for port and starboard configurations.
- Solar cells are high‑efficiency SunPower Maxeon back‑contact cells, operating from –40 °C to 85 °C with a temperature coefficient of –0.27 %/°C.
- Durability is engineered for wind speeds up to 25 m/s, and the kit supports a maximum system voltage of 1,000 V and reverse current of 12 A.
- Warranty offers five years of manufacturer coverage for the panels and mounting hardware.
Why it matters: Recreational sailors and marine professionals now have a compact, high‑efficiency solar solution that can be mounted on otherwise idle davit surfaces, delivering up to 108 W of clean power while withstanding strong winds. This reduces reliance on traditional generators and expands renewable energy options on small vessels.
