Canal Boat Solar Panel Installation North West & North Wales

Owning a narrow boat is great and exploring the North West, North Wales and even the Lake District and Peak District is fantastic but when you need power to keep in touch with the outside world, there is nothing better than a solar panel for any canal boat.

Call our canal boat solar panel installation team today on 0300 124 6982

We supply and fit solar panels to all types of boats including canal boats across the North West, North Wales, Peak District and Lake District area. We have fitted a huge range of solar panels on all types of canal boats from 80 watt right up to triple units that are 900 watt. Having a good set up when you are on the water ways is essential as this is a essential to modern day canal boat living. Enjoying been able to charge your phone, watch your tv, power your laptop and other vital essentials is just a phone call away.

Narrow boat and canal boat solar panels

Our approach is to offer a complete functioning solar system mixing the best available panels and controllers with in house developed mounting and cabling systems. We don’t deviate from what we know works well as we have a very well tried and tested system now with over 4000 boats.

Narrow boat & canal boat solar panel installers North West & North Wales

If you are looking for a company that covers the North West and the North Wales area who install solar panels we can help. With a huge knowledge and involvement in fitting solar panels, we offer an unbiased canal boat solar panel installation service and a narrow boat solar panel installation service across the North West and the North Wales area.

Solar Panel Installation on Narrowboats

The Happy Camper Store are able to offer the design and installation of solar panel systems on narrow boats and canal boats. Based in the North West and North Wales area we are convenient and easy to use.

Solar charging for narrow boat batteries

Solar charging systems can be small and big depending on your needs and usage. They can provide a trickle charge for boats often left unattended, or they can be large and complex to charge multiple banks of batteries for the most demanding live-a-board boater.

What are the benefits of solar panels on a narrow boat?

Fitting solar panels on your narrowboat brings a number of benefits. If you live on your boat full time they are invaluable for charging electronics, watching tv and powering items such as investors, Wifi units, Diesel night heaters and powering lights.

• Running your engine or generator to charge batteries can be reduced or eliminated, saving time, the cost of fuel and noise.

• Solar charging is green – reduce your Co2 footprint.

• Your batteries charge while you are not on the boat. Always return to a boat with fully charged batteries.

• High power electrical items such as fridges and freezers can be run without fear of your batteries going flat.

• Remove ‘battery anxiety’ – the boaters fear of running out of charge!

• North West & North Wales coverage

How many panels do I need?

This isn’t always an easy question to answer. We will always ask you about your onboard energy usage and review your electrical system. Typically, a narrowboat will need somewhere between 300W and 2KW of solar panels for cruising or live-a-board use. Solar panels for battery maintenance or trickle charging can be much smaller.

Will I need more batteries?

Not necessarily. In some cases, a well designed electrical system on a narrowboat with a good solar charging system can require less batteries than a boat that relies purely on engine charging. Again, we can assess your needs and advise. We also supply batteries and a wide range of other marine electrical items.

MPPT or PWM charge controllers?

We often get asked what's the difference is between PWM and MPPT solar charge controllers? In short, MPPT is the better option when you are trying to optimise the output from your solar panels. MPPT controllers allow your solar panels to produce more power in low light or shaded conditions. The only advantage to PWM controllers is their lower cost, so they do have a place in small trickle charge systems when budget is tight.

Sounds great! What next?

Call us! We will always discuss the needs of each customer individually to assess their needs. Only then can we make a recommendation and design a solar system for your narrowboat. Full quotes are always provided. Solar panels (sometimes called PV or photovoltaic) supplied and installed at Sovereign Wharf are always of good quality and have been proven reliable in use on our own narrowboats. We normally supply panels and controllers manufactured by Victron, Biard or Jinko. If you are considering a new solar installation for your boat, or an upgrade to your existing panels, please contact us so that we can discuss your needs and provide a competitive quote.