Solar Installation

Having installed many types of solar mounting over the past decade, we now only offer one perfected system, manufactured ONLY for us!

The Telescopic Rod Tilt System.

We use the very best components and fit Victron solar controllers with bluetooth connectivity, allowing access to instant and historical data. If understanding technical data is a little out of your comfort zone, we can supply the support you need if you just send us a quick screenshot through the app.

THE SYSTEM’S KEY FEATURES

Can point to both port and starboard
Withstands high winds
Save space with no gaps between panels
Low air draft with no protruding brackets
Panels hug tight to the roof when flat
Panels stay perfectly in line when tilted up or down

Choosing your system

Typically, when choosing the size of your array, a modern narrowboat requires at least 800w of solar to produce enough energy on a sunny day – but as we can’t rely on our British weather bringing bright sunny days, more panels can provide the security you need. The only limit is roof space. We recommend 2-3 400w panels is a good fit for a narrowboat, with 4-6 panels for a wide beam craft.

FLAT SOLAR VS

Tilting

We can fit our system with or without the tilt rods, which are used between November to March, and only then if the boat can be facing south to the port or starboard side.

The high tilt on our system can achieve 4-5 times the yield during winter and then stay flat in the summer.

HIGH TILT SOLAR

Making solar fit your boat

Most boats were not built with solar in mind, so when it comes to fitting large solar panels on a boat roof, we have the experience to make it happen.

Centre ties

Sometimes the centre line tie may be in the way but we can fit new ties to the port and starboard, giving room for solar. These also make it easier to tie the lines when mooring.