{"product_id":"kalahari-400-teflon-etfe-foldable-solar-panel","title":"Kalahari-400 Teflon (ETFE) Foldable Solar Panel","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE NEW KALAHARI SOLAR PANEL RANGE IN HIGH VOLTAGE (HI-VOLT): NOW AVAILABLE IN 300W AND 400W MODELS!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs the demand for more power output continues to surge, the conventional 12V solar panel systems are no longer suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe are proud to introduce our innovative Hi-Volt system, operating at a nominal 24V. With higher watt ratings and increased voltage, our Hi-Volt system significantly reduces current in cables, resulting in a more stable and efficient power system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Volt. \u003c\/strong\u003ePerfect for all portable power stations where solar input is capped at 10A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Volt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for many MPPT camping systems for a powerful solar charge. Victron Smart MPPT are well suited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Volt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncrease extension cable (4mm2) length up to 25m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeflon (ETFE) module encapsulation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Best encapsulation for portable solar panels. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlexopower exclusively utilizing Neoflon from Daikin (Japan). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShingled solar cell technology\u003c\/strong\u003e. More power per m2 and better suited against losses from partial shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum Frame. \u003c\/strong\u003eEnsuring robust stability to minimize long-term solar cell cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-cke-eol=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.solarpowerpanels.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/hyundai-shingled-cell-technology.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"455\" height=\"233\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.solarpowerpanels.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/hyundai-shingled-cell-technology.jpg.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Volt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeans Vmp of 36.5V rated at 400W. The majority of portable power stations are limited to max. 10A solar input. Conventional 12V solar panels quickly exceed this limitation, its input capped and slower to re-charge. Whereas the Kalahari400 input is not capped, ensuring a faster re-charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Volt\u003c\/strong\u003e means Vmp of 36.5V rated at 400W. Means an improved battery charge for campers with a suitable MPPT charge controller. The MPPT is stepping down the Kalahari400 voltage to the camper's battery voltage. This increased voltage differential improves the efficiency of the MPPT as compared to a conventional 12V panel. Higher voltage also reduces the voltage loss in cabling. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictron Smart MPPT's are ideal to work with the Hi Volt panels. Unfortunately, Ctek,  RedArc and others do not yet cater for. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Volt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeans not suitable for PWM charge controllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShingled solar cells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare connected in groups and configured in parallel, greatly reducing losses from partial shading (other panels typically have their cells wired in series, causing significant losses if part of the panel is shaded).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShingled solar cells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reduce the spacing between the cells, no silver metal strips running across the panel, reducing the footprint of the panel. Smaller panel = less packing space.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is shingled solar cell technology?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shingled solar cell technology Nam150 Nam240\" href=\"https:\/\/flexopower.co.za\/blogs\/news\/what-are-shingled-solar-cells\" class=\"js-no-transition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead our blog.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e collapsible supporting legs angle the solar panels at 45 degrees against the sun for improved solar harvesting, especially during winter months and low sun settings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality assurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeach solar panel has its own unique serial number making it traceable through the entire manufacturing and QC process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping within South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1162\/2956\/products\/IMG-20220808-WA0031_480x480.jpg?v=1659962894\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1162\/2956\/products\/IMG-20220808-WA0031_480x480.jpg?v=1659962894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5+ days in camp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrategy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamp in Shade, Panel in the Sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContent\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 400W foldable solar panel with grey Anderson connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTC Rated Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 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