Globally, the exhaust from marine diesel engines causes about 5-10% of air pollution. In some regions, it has reached 30-40%. Sungold provides marine solar solutions for ships. From small power yachts and ferries to large supertankers. Ships can use high-quality solar panels to power their vessels, reducing fuel consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and harmful exhaust emissions, driving ocean navigation to a greener future.
Determine The Allowable Installation Location And Area
You first must consider covering the solar power system of the ship in the locations where it is permitted to be installed (e.g., deck, roof). Not every place on a ship can be sealed with solar panels, nor can you choose an arbitrary amount of installations.
You have to rely on the actual condition of the boat. Some boaters implement solar panels on the boat’s deck or the stern. Sungold personalizes the power and size of the solar panels to suit your requirements within the allowable installation range. Maximize the output efficiency of your solar panels.
How Do Solar Panels Work?
The photovoltaic solar panels on your boat receive sunlight to generate electricity and charge the batteries through a controller. The battery stores the energy. It provides an auxiliary source of electrical energy for the ship. Solar power creation is still mainly utilized in power systems like machinery in the machinery section and engine brakes.
How Much Energy Can You Save?
It is worth intensifying that the primary fuel for powering the ships is still fuel oil. On bigger ships, solar power offers a relatively minimal share of the total electricity utilized on board, less than eight percent. However, solar panels can continuously power the batteries at almost no cost, reducing your energy consumption.
For example, on a mega tanker, a photovoltaic array of 300 pieces of180W solar panels with actual output efficiency calculated at 75%, the output power can reach 300*180*0.75=40KW, which can reach 6.9% of the electricity demand or 0.2% of the potential demand. The calibrated power fuel utilization rate is measured at 250g/kWh, and the fuel utilization is 250*40=10KG hourly, equal to 10 liters of fuel oil that can be reserved. The maximum charging period of solar energy is estimated to be 4 hours per day. Then it can preserve 40 liters of fuel daily and 1200 liters monthly.
Sungold’s LEE OR TF Series Flexible Solar Panel
Sungold flexible solar panels are easier to install and fit various irregular curved surfaces. LEE and TF series uses high-productivity monocrystalline silicon solar cells, high transformation efficiency, and an IP67 water resistance rating.
TF series flexible solar panels come with anti-stepping technology, a five-year warranty, thin and light, and strong impact resistance
LEE series flexible solar panels come with a double-sided ETFE surface, with corrosion resistance, and solid and durable technology
You can choose the best product according to your actual situation. Sungold will customize the size and power of solar panels for you.
Solar Panel Installation
There are several ways to install solar panels on your boat.
1. Use a unique adhesive (3M) or silicone on the solar panel. Attach the solar panel directly to where it is allowed to be installed, for instance, on the mounted or deck on a special mounting frame.
2. Use a unique bracket. There are mounting holes in the solar panel. Attach the solar panel to the bracket and tighten the screws to ensure it is secure. Fix the bracket on the boat.
To choose according to the needs of the boat. Sungold can suggest the various choices available.
Value
1、Renewable energy provides energy with replenished emissions.
2、Can be used as a power source for emergency lighting or other equipment. This can provide longer power than traditional backup systems.
3、The use of flexible solar panels and special lightweight can be installed on board for more solar energy, like awnings, areas needing access, and inclined surfaces.
4、The solution reaches the guidelines and requirements of classification societies.
5、When used in combination with highly efficient marine LED lights, the effective output of the system can be increased by a factor of 3 or more.
6、The solar system kit can be used to simplify installation.
7、Very reliable.
8、Low maintenance