Alden Sunpower Phenix Solar Panel
NOTE This is no longer for sale in the UK, Alternatives are the SamYSolar or standard solar panels
Read the Motorcaravan Magazine Article on the Alden Phenix Solar Panel from the August 2007 magazine Page 1 (1.52Mb)
Read the Motorcaravan Magazine Article on the Alden Phenix Solar Panel from the August 2007 magazine Page 2 (1.45Mb)
Download the Phenix Installation Manual (736Kb)
Solar Panels work inefficiently purely because they cannot always be at 90 degrees to the sun that powers them.
Because the angle of a solar panel to the sun greatly affects its performance, the ideal solution would be a panel which constantly adjusts itself as the sun moves across the sky. This is exactly what the Alden Sunpower Phenix does, automatically tracking the sun and ensuring that the panel is always performing at maximum efficiency.
Test results show that this unit will produce as much as 5 times more power than a flat panel in the same location at the same time.
When the Alden Sunpower Phenix is down in the travel position, it will continue to charge the battery in the same way as a fixed flat panel.
When the sun goes down or when the vehicle’s engine is started, the Alden Sunpower Phenix panel will automatically lower itself and lock itself into a safe position.
Supplied with a regulator and wiring.
Independant test of Alden Sunpower Phenix solar panel by the French Huissier Institute results
| Time of Day |
Flat 100w Panel |
Angled Phenix Panel |
| 08:00 |
0 Amps |
2.7 Amps |
| 10:00 |
1.3 Amps |
4.9 Amps |
| 11:00 |
2.3 Amps |
5.9 Amps |
Alden Sunpower Phenix Reviews:
August 2007 - Motorcaravan Magazine
"We have been monitoring the state of our batteries and the results have been amazing. As heavy users of power the Phenix made a huge difference to us. It is easy to use and almost silent in operation."
Alden Sunpower Phenix Specifications:
Nominal output 100 watts
Panel type Monocrystalline
Motorised base included Yes. Sikaflex adhesive and full mounting equipment also supplied.
Regulator included Yes
Cables included Yes
Dimensions: L x W x H 1250 x 680 x 160 mm
Weight - approx. 20 Kg
Clear height needed for rotation 90mm
Rotation diameter 1250mm
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