Rigid carbon composite panels for things that move.
LightLeaf Solar panels are engineered to enhance your mobile experience. Our leading-edge technology combines rigidity and functionality, with an unbending foundation of carbon fiber strengthening every panel without adding weight. Whether you are camping, boating, or driving, your LightLeaf Solar panel will endure extremes and provide power that moves you.
SOLAR PANELS
Custom Panels
Build it in, don’t paste it on.
Our ROC™ (Rigid Overlay Composite) solar panel technology produces lightweight, rigid carbon fiber solar panels that can be used to create integrated and durable solar canopies for marine applications.
We produce custom canopies, with the right layout to fit your boat, and the right curvature to match existing biminis or hard tops.
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Rigid and lightweight carbon composite – approximately 5 pounds per 100W
Custom layout and curvature to suit your needs
3D CAD design visualization to make sure it is right
Highest efficiency Sunpower Maxeon Monocrystalline cells
System ratings up to 3 kW at 48V
Custom, rear-mounted cable harnesses
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Finally - a solar system that looks as good as the rest of your boat
Get a reliable, integrated solar system to power the nice things on the water
Reduce weight up high - critical for safety and stability
Eliminate redundant structure – “built in, not pasted on”
Seamlessly integrated with existing framework or hardtops
Save money by combining the canopy with the solar array
Made in Canada
FAQs
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The gLeaf Is designed for general purpose, permanent mounting. These lightweight, rigid panels have a strong durable perimeter flange that can be drilled, clamped or otherwise attached to almost any surface. The dropLeaf is designed to work with our proprietary quick release hardware to allow mounting on a teardrop trailer, yet still be removable for remote charging.
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The possibilities are endless. A single 100W solar panel can produce approximately 600 W-hrs of electricity during a single, central North-American, sunny day. It can produce the power required for a small trailer, including lighting, device charging, a compression-style refrigerator, and miscellaneous loads. However, it would not be enough to operate air-conditioning, or heaters.
In addition, it could charge a 1 kWh portable power station in approximately 1.5 days from fully discharged.
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Yes - these can be connected either in series or parallel. Either method has their pros and cons dependent on the mounting location and the application. It is not easy to make a blanket statement to indicate which is the best. Note that if these are mounted in parallel, a blocking diode is required for each panel. The controller should be sized to handle the panels you have connected.
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Our panels do not come with controllers, but a solar controller is required to protect and most efficiently charge your battery system. Note that some battery power stations contain a built-in controller. However, the solar panel should not be connected directly to a 12V battery.
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Normally, panels are provided as an OEM option from the particular trailer manufacturer you choose. Contact them first. Alternatively, we supply a generic model - the Generic dropLeaf - with a generalized curvature that fits many trailers.
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All solar panels’ performance is significantly reduced in partial shading conditions. If a single or small group of cells is shaded, that can block the output of the entire solar panel. LightLeaf solar panels incorporate two features to minimize this. First, Maxeon high-performance cells are used in all of our panels. They are inherently less sensitive to partial shading. Second, Schottky bypass diodes are incorporated into our junction box to effectively bypass shaded cells to maximize output.
Want to see our panels on your product? We provide our partners with quality that customers rave about. Our solar panels integrate seamlessly with just about any structure, adding both functional and aesthetic value. Contact us to inquire more, and we will get back to you shortly.
