RV Solar Panels – RV Photovoltaic Panels For The Newbie

The benefits and functionality of solar energy is simply something that eludes most recreational vehicle drivers. There's plenty of people that believe things without researching them at all, and they spread that belief, such as saying that RV solar panels simply are not practical enough, or that they're too expensive, or too complex and would not work for them. Little do these people know, is just how useful photovoltaic solar technology really is, and just how much money it can save them in the long run, and how much more convenience it could supply them with.

For those that think RV solar panels are too complex, the process of converting solar energy into useable electricity is actually fairly simple. It's known as the "photovoltaic process", and how it works is the light from the sun hits the solar cells, which are often made of a silicone material, then the electrons on the semiconductor are going through a process which creates an electrical reaction in the form of a direct current charge, or a DC charge. This direct current charge can either be used immediately for energy consumption, or can be stored inside of the batteries that often comes with your RV photovoltaic panel kit.

An RV solar panel kit often comes with …

– A RV Photovoltaic Panel
– A Battery For Energy Storage
– A Charge Controller
– An Inverter

Do note that you're not technically limited to a single kit when it comes to RV photovoltaic panels, as your photovoltaic panels can be wired together to increase the maximum solar energy that can be collected, and to generate and convert even more solar power for a higher output. One thing to consider when making a purchase of any type of RV solar panels, is the semiconductor material. Silicone is by far the most common semiconductor material, but a material like crystalline is more efficient than silicone, and tend to have a longer lifespan than most other semiconductor materials.

If you do decide to wire several RV solar panels together, then you should consider what would be the most beneficial to you and your recreational vehicle. For example, if you were to two 12 volt photovoltaic panels that produce 5 amps of energy in a "series" connection, you would then have a total of 24 volts and 5 amps. However, if you were to wire the same two RV photovoltaic panels together in a "parallel" connection, you would then wind up with a total of 12 volts and 10 amps.

Do your homework, and find out not only what RV solar panels would be best suited for your needs, but the best ways to install and wire them as well. Do not shirk on your research, because when you've gone through the effort to ensure you made the best purchase for you, it will pay you back in spades.