This product came all in one package. It has just about everything you need to install this unit; he only thing missing is the screws to attach it to something. I put the panel on my shed's front wall, under a roof overhang so it's protected from falling tree limbs.
Installation is easy. You can use screws through the face of the frame or the sides of the frame. Everything is plug and play after that.
But be smart. Read the instructions before connecting anything. You must first attach the controller to a battery before connecting to the PV panel or you will hurt the controller.
I connected it to a dead 190 cca lawnmower battery. Despite being a cloudy day here, the battery went from 10 volts to 12.6 volts in one hour. (In case you didn't know, 12.6 volts is what a properly charged measures.) LED lights clearly indicate when the battery is dead or fully charged. (See pictures). This is both a battery charger and battery tender, meaning the controller keeps the unit from overcharging your battery.
There are several options for how to connect to the battery. For testing I simply used the clips, but a ring terminal option is included. There is also and end that let's you connect to wires as well.
You can also connect more that one battery (2 six volt batteries can be charged if wired in series; more than one 12 volt can be charged if the batteries are the same type and age. Again, see the instructions.)
There is an options to add lights. The controller has timer settings in one hour increments or dusk to dawn. I will be adding these. I was really surprised at how many settings were available. You could easily use this to power site/ landscape lighting.
Two slightly negative comments:
1) The mounting instructions aren't good. You are left on your own to figure things out. I wasn't sure if I had to angle the panel into the sun or if it would work fully vertical (actually installed it these way).
2) The first unit shipped had a damaged wiring attachment point on the panel. The good news is one phone call and they sent a whole new unit right away, so it only delayed me a few days. So the negatives are small.
I would definitely buy this again and recommend it to anyone, too. Nice unit that charges fast. And I am excited about using it to run lights, too. I originally only wanted it as a battery tender for my lawnmower and once I saw how powerful it is and it's ready built to handle lights, too, I am excited about adding lights. Once that is done, if I need to update thus review I will. But on my first day, I was thoroughly impressed.
| Brand | SUNER POWER |
|---|---|
| Material | Monocrystalline Silicon |
| Product Dimensions | 23.4"L x 20.5"W x 1"H |
| Item Weight | 9.48 Pounds |
| Efficiency | High Efficiency |
| Connector Type | Plug & Play SAE Harness |
| Included Components | 50W Mono Crystalline Solar Panel, SAE-Bare End Cable, 10A Solar Charge Controller, SAE-Alligator Clips Cable, SAE-Battery Eyelet Cable |
| AC Adapter Current | 10 Amps |
| Maximum Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Maximum Power | 50 Watts |
| Manufacturer | SUNER POWER |
| Item Weight | 9.48 pounds |
| Item model number | SP-50W-M2 |
| Size | 50W- Mono Solar Kits |
| Style | Watts |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Voltage | 12 Volts (AC) |
| Wattage | 50 watts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Certification | sae |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
