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Welcome to Elevate Automotive’s Solar Blankets and Solar Powered Products Collection – Your Sustainable Power Source for Adventure
Harnessing the Sun: Power Your 4WD and Camping Adventures with Solar
At Elevate Automotive, we understand the importance of reliable and sustainable power sources for your off-grid adventures. That’s why we offer an extensive range of solar blankets and solar-powered accessories, designed to keep you powered up in even the most remote locations in Australia. Whether you’re 4WD-ing through rugged terrains or camping under the stars, our solar products ensure that you have the energy you need, when you need it.
Why Choose Our Solar Blankets and Solar Accessories?
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Efficient Energy Solution: Our solar blankets and accessories are designed to harness the abundant Australian sunlight, providing an efficient and eco-friendly energy source.
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Portable and Versatile: Unlike fixed solar panels, solar blankets are lightweight and foldable, making them ideal for on-the-go energy needs.
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Durable and Weather-Resistant: Built to withstand the harsh Australian outdoors, our solar products promise durability and longevity.
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Easy to Use: Set up and start harnessing solar power in minutes – no complicated installations required.
How Do Solar Panel Blankets Work?
Solar panel blankets are made up of multiple solar cells that convert sunlight into electrical energy, and this energy is then used to charge batteries or power devices directly. They are especially useful in remote overlanding situations, providing a reliable power source away from traditional charging facilities.
The Benefits of Solar Blankets
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Flexibility: Move and angle your solar blanket to maximise sunlight exposure, unlike fixed solar panels.
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Space-Saving: Easily fold and store your solar blanket when not in use, saving valuable space in your 4WD or camping gear.
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Power in Remote Locations: With solar blankets, you’re never too far from a power source, making them perfect for remote trips.
Our Solar Product Range
Explore our diverse range of solar products, including:
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Battery Chargers: Keep your batteries charged with our solar-compatible battery chargers.
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DC Chargers/Managers: Manage your vehicle’s power effectively with our DC chargers and managers.
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Inverters: Convert DC power into AC power with ease using our inverters.
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Battery Monitoring: Stay informed about your power usage and battery health with our battery monitoring solutions.
Fixed vs Portable Solar
In Australia, you can expect about 5 hours of sunlight per day – as such, your choice between fixed or portable solar solutions like solar blankets depends on your camping style. If you prefer parking in direct sunlight, fixed panels are ideal. However, if you often find yourself in shaded areas, our solar blankets and portable panels offer the flexibility to position them in sunny spots for optimal charging.
Your Eco-Friendly Power Partner
With Elevate Automotive’s range of solar blankets and accessories, you are investing in sustainable, reliable, and user-friendly energy solutions. Whether you’re buying a solar blanket for a weekend getaway or equipping your 4WD for a long overlanding journey, we have the solar solutions to meet your needs.
Fixed vs Portable Solar
You can estimate about 5 hours of sunlight per day in Australia. Depending on whether you prefer to park in the direct sun, or the shade will affect this number. We recommend a fixed panel on your roof if you are often in direct sunlight. If you prefer to park in the shade, we recommend a solar blanket or portable panel that you can position in the sun.
MPPT vs PWM
The main difference between Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and PWM is that MPPT devices are more efficient. Check out this website for a more in-depth comparison.
https://www.solarcraft.net/resources/articles/pwm-vs-mppt-solar-charge-controllers
How to Make Solar Work For You
If you are unsure what your solar system should include for your setup watch the video on the left do get some information from Heiner on everything from what type of panel & orientation to how heat can affect how its setup.
To figure out which size of solar controller you need, visit victrons mppt calculator page https://www.victronenergy.com/mppt-calculator
