Fleet operators running utes and 4WDs in remote locations have another option for powering onboard equipment, with Arizon Off-Grid launching a new lightweight 220W solar panel designed for vehicle-based installations.
Weighing just 10.3kg and measuring 1000mm x 1000mm x 35mm, the panel is designed for installation on ute canopies, 4WDs and touring vehicles where available roof space is limited.
While recreational touring is an obvious market, the new panel could also appeal to businesses operating service vehicles, mobile workshops and remote worksite fleets that rely on auxiliary batteries to power equipment.
Keeping equipment powered in remote locations
For fleet operators, maintaining power for communications equipment, portable refrigeration, lighting and other 12V accessories can be a challenge when vehicles spend extended periods away from mains electricity.
The new Arizon Off-Grid panel delivers a maximum output of 220W, providing an additional source of energy to help keep auxiliary batteries charged through a compatible charging system.
Arizon Off-Grid Marketing Manager Adam Olive said the product was developed to give vehicle owners more flexibility when building an off-grid power system.
“The new 220W solar panel expands Arizon’s solar offering, giving 4WD and ute owners another option for building a reliable off-grid energy system tailored to their vehicle and travel needs,” Olive said.
Compact design for ute canopies
With many fleet vehicles already carrying roof racks, storage systems and specialised equipment, finding room for solar panels can be difficult.
The new panel’s one-square-metre footprint provides an option for installations where space is at a premium.
It also features an operating temperature range of -45°C to 85°C, making it suitable for a broad range of environmental conditions.
Another option for remote fleet operations
For fleet managers, solar power can form part of a broader auxiliary energy system, potentially reducing reliance on engine idling or external power sources when operating equipment in the field.
The amount of usable energy will depend on sunlight, installation conditions, battery capacity and the equipment being powered.
