Solio Magnesium Edition is the world's most advanced hybrid charger!

Engineered to meet the demands of the serious adventurer, Solio Mg combines efficient solar cells and a high capacity battery to collect and store power.

With expanded compatibility and a strong, biodegradable magnesium alloy shell, this is the most powerful and versatile hybrid charger ever made.

Small enough to fit in your shirt pocket, powerful enough to recharge a wide assortment of portable electronic devices.

The Solio Mg has the following enhanced features-

Magnesium Shell - The magnesium oxide shell offers incomparable durability, strength, beauty, natural cooling properties, and is fully biodegradable.

Universal Charger - Now compatible with the universal iGo Tip System for use with hundreds of different portable electronics. Includes female USB cable for iPod, digital cameras, and other compatible devices. As a universal charger, Solio Mg can replace all portable chargers by simply changing an adaptor tip.

Stores Power - The advanced internal battery stores power for up to one year. A fully energized Solio Mg will charge a typical mobile phone two times or provide enough juice for over 20 hours of MP3 music. When you don't need a full charge, 1 hour of sunshine will provide about 20 minutes of talk time on your cell phone or 50 minutes of music on your MP3 player.

Hybrid Charger - In addition to the solar charging capability of the Solio Mg, it also can be plugged into and outlet to charge from the grid. Four travel adaptors are included.

Solio is the most advanced portable solar charger on the market today - unlike other chargers Solio charges at the rate specified by the manufacturers themselves. This is why Solio is recommended by manufacturers such as Palm, Motorola, Magellan, Suunto, Garmin, and many others.

Many other solar chargers are not Earth friendly, made with internal batteries that cannot be replaced. Solio is engineered to last for 1,00 charging cycles. When the time comes you can easily replace the battery yourself, allowing for years of trouble free clean energy.

Solio chargers are built to last. These universal chargers were included in the kits issued to the American Red Cross Emergency Response Team during the Hurricane Katrina rescue effort.

Solio is a carbon neutral device, made of recycled and recyclable materials.

Technical Specs. - Rated output 1.5 - 8 watts. Solar panel max output .83 watts(5.5V 150mA) Rechargeable 3.7V 1800mAh Lithium ion battery. Measures about 4 3/4" long x 2 1/2" wide x 1 1/4" thick (120 x 65 x 34 mm). Weight 6.4 ounces.

Developed and engineered in the United Kingdom. Manufactured in China.

Include with each Solio Mg -

* Female USB Cable (MP3, iPod)

* Charging Cable for iGo tip system

* Universal Wall Adapter - US, AU, UK, EU

* Solio Bag

* Pencil

Available for $198.50.



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Solar energy is about as green as it gets. If you want to run your vessel's electrical system without shore or engine power a durable, marine grade solar system may be for you.

Kyocera solar panels are a reliable, virtually maintenance-free power supply designed to convert sunlight into electricity at the highest possible efficiency.

Kyocera's advanced cell-processing technology and automated production facilities produce highly efficient multi-crystal photovoltaic modules.

To protect the cells from the most severe environmental conditions, they are encapsulated between a tempered glass cover and an EVA pottant with a PVF back sheet.

The entire laminate is installed in an anodized aluminum frame for structural strength and ease of installation

If you are thinking about solar panels for the first time the following information may help you. The details of putting together any electrical systems can get pretty complicated. To keep life simple when it comes to solar power you need to answer two basic questions - How much power do I need? and how do I set up a system to capture what I need?

Q - How much power do I need?

A - Before purchasing a photovoltaic system, it is a good idea to have a basic understanding of electricity. Simple familiarity with basic electrical terms and concepts will enable you to better understand your renewable energy system and use it with confidence.

The building blocks of an electrical vocabulary are voltage, amperage, resistance, watts and watt-hours. Electricity can simply be thought of as the flow of electrons (amperage) through a copper wire under electrical pressure (voltage) and is analogous to the flow of water through a pipe. If we think of copper wire in an electrical circuit as the pipe, then voltage is equivalent to pressure (psi) and amperage is equivalent to flow rate (gpm).

To continue with our electricity to water analogy, a battery stores energy much as a water tower stores water. Since a column of water 2.31 feet tall produces 1 psi at the base, the taller the water tower the higher the pressure you get at the base. Although a 12 volt battery is not physically shaped like a water tower, it has most of its stored electricity available between 12 volts to 12.7 volts. When drained below 12 volts, little amperage remains and the battery voltage will decrease rapidly.

In a simple system, a power source like a solar panel provides the voltage which pushes the amperage through a conductor (wire) and on through a load that offers resistance to the current flow which in turn consumes power (watts). Power is measured in watts and is the product of voltage multiplied by amperage. Energy is power (watts) used over a given time frame (hours) and is measured in watt-hours or kilowatt-hours (1 kilowatt-hour equals 1000 watt-hours). For example, a 100 watt light left on for 10 hours each night will consume 1000 watt-hours or 1 kilowatt-hour of energy. A kilowatt-hour is the unit of energy measurement that the utility company bills you for each month. Electrical appliances are rated in terms of how many watts (or amps) they draw when turned on.

TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH ENERGY A PARTICULAR APPLIANCE USES EACH DAY, YOU SIMPLY NEED TO MULTIPLY THE WATTAGE IT NEEDS TO OPERATE BY THE NUMBER OF HOURS IT IS IN USE EACH DAY.

When wiring solar panels or batteries together in a renewable energy system, remember that connecting two of them in series (+ to -) doubles their voltage output, but keeps their amperage (or amp-hour capacity) the same. Connecting two of them in parallel (+ to +, - to -) doubles their amperage output (or amp-hour capacity), but keeps their voltage output the same. For example, most solar panels have a 12V nominal output so you would need to wire four of them in series (+ to -) to charge a 48V battery bank. The amperage output from these four solar panels in series is the same as that of a single solar panel. Similarly, you would need to wire four 6V 350 amp-hour (AH) L-16 size batteries in series (+ to -) to configure them for 24V operation and then connect two strings of four batteries in parallel (+ to +, - to -) to obtain a 700 amp-hour capacity battery.

BOTTOM LINE, TO DETERMINE WHAT SIZE SOLAR SYSTEM YOU NEED, ADD UP ALL THE DAILY WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEVICES YOU INTEND TO OPERATE, DETERMINE YOUR BATTERY STORAGE CAPACITY, AND ASSEMBLE A SYSTEM THAT WILL PROVIDE WHAT YOU NEED.

Q - What components do I need for a solar system?

A - There are many components that make up a complete solar system, but the 4 main items are: solar panels, charge controller(s), batteries and inverter(s). The solar modules are physically mounted on a mount structure and the DC power they produce is wired through a charge controller before it goes on to the battery bank where it is stored. The two main functions of a charge controller are to prevent the battery from being overcharged and eliminate any reverse current flow from the batteries back to the solar panels at night. The battery bank stores the energy produced by the solar array during the day for use at anytime of day or night. Batteries come in many sizes and grades. The inverter takes the DC energy stored in the battery bank and inverts it to 120 VAC to run your AC appliances

Kyocera began researching photovoltaics in 1975 and has installed thousands of systems throughout the world since 1978. These systems are ideal for charging storage batteries to power remote homes, recreational vehicles, boats, telecommunications systems and other consumer and commercial applications.

We offer Kyocera portable solar panels in several sizes.

Please choose the panel you need from the drop down menu above the product description.



Model # KC-40T - Watts: 40 - Amps: 2.24 - Volts: 17.9 - Dimensions: 20.7" x 25.7" x 2.125" - Price: $325.00

Model # KC-50T - Watts: 50 - Amps: 3 - Volts: 16.7 - Dimensions: 25" x 26" x 2.125" - Price: $375.00

Model # KC-65T - Watts: 65 - Amps: 3.75 - Volts: 17.4 - Dimensions: 29.8" x 25.7" x 2.125" - Price: $425.00

Model # KC-85T - Watts: 85 - Amps: 4.75 - Volts: 17.4 - Dimensions: 39.65" x 25.67" x 2.2" - Price: $625.00

Model # KC-130T - Watts: 130 - Amps: 7.39 - Volts: 17.6 - Dimensions: 56.1" x 25.7" x 2.2" - Price: $925.00



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Solar energy is about as green as it gets.

If you want to run your vessel's electrical system without shore or engine power a durable, marine grade solar system may be for you.

If you are thinking about a solar system for the first time the following information may help you. The details of putting together any electrical systems can get pretty complicated. To keep life simple when it comes to solar power you need to answer two basic questions - How much power do I need? and How do I set up a system to capture what I need?

Q - How much power do I need?

A - Before purchasing a photovoltaic system, it is a good idea to have a basic understanding of electricity. Simple familiarity with basic electrical terms and concepts will enable you to better understand your renewable energy system and use it with confidence.

The building blocks of an electrical vocabulary are voltage, amperage, resistance, watts and watt-hours. Electricity can simply be thought of as the flow of electrons (amperage) through a copper wire under electrical pressure (voltage) and is analogous to the flow of water through a pipe. If we think of copper wire in an electrical circuit as the pipe, then voltage is equivalent to pressure (psi) and amperage is equivalent to flow rate (gpm).

To continue with our electricity to water analogy, a battery stores energy much as a water tower stores water. Since a column of water 2.31 feet tall produces 1 psi at the base, the taller the water tower the higher the pressure you get at the base. Although a 12 volt battery is not physically shaped like a water tower, it has most of its stored electricity available between 12 volts to 12.7 volts. When drained below 12 volts, little amperage remains and the battery voltage will decrease rapidly.

In a simple system, a power source like a solar panel provides the voltage which pushes the amperage through a conductor (wire) and on through a load that offers resistance to the current flow which in turn consumes power (watts). Power is measured in watts and is the product of voltage multiplied by amperage. Energy is power (watts) used over a given time frame (hours) and is measured in watt-hours or kilowatt-hours (1 kilowatt-hour equals 1000 watt-hours). For example, a 100 watt light left on for 10 hours each night will consume 1000 watt-hours or 1 kilowatt-hour of energy. A kilowatt-hour is the unit of energy measurement that the utility company bills you for each month. Electrical appliances are rated in terms of how many watts (or amps) they draw when turned on.

TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH ENERGY A PARTICULAR APPLIANCE USES EACH DAY, YOU NEED TO MULTIPLY THE WATTAGE IT USES BY THE NUMBER OF HOURS USED EACH DAY.

When wiring solar panels or batteries together in a renewable energy system, remember that connecting two of them in series (+ to -) doubles their voltage output, but keeps their amperage (or amp-hour capacity) the same. Connecting two of them in parallel (+ to +, - to -) doubles their amperage output (or amp-hour capacity), but keeps their voltage output the same. For example, most solar panels have a 12V nominal output so you would need to wire four of them in series (+ to -) to charge a 48V battery bank. The amperage output from these four solar panels in series is the same as that of a single solar panel. Similarly, you would need to wire four 6V 350 amp-hour (AH) L-16 size batteries in series (+ to -) to configure them for 24V operation and then connect two strings of four batteries in parallel (+ to +, - to -) to obtain a 700 amp-hour capacity battery.

BOTTOM LINE, TO DETERMINE HOW WHAT SIZE SOLAR SYSTEM YOU NEED, ADD UP ALL THE DAILY WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEVICES YOU INTEND TO OPERATE, DETERMINE YOUR BATTERY STORAGE CAPACITY, AND ASSEMBLE A SYSTEM THAT WILL PROVIDE WHAT YOU NEED.

Q - What components do I need for a solar system?

A - There are many components that make up a complete solar system, but the 4 main items are: solar panels, charge controller(s), batteries and inverter(s). The solar modules are physically mounted on a mount structure and the DC power they produce is wired through a charge controller before it goes on to the battery bank where it is stored. The two main functions of a charge controller are to prevent the battery from being overcharged and eliminate any reverse current flow from the batteries back to the solar panels at night. The battery bank stores the energy produced by the solar array during the day for use at anytime of day or night. Batteries come in many sizes and grades. The inverter takes the DC energy stored in the battery bank and inverts it to 120 VAC to run your AC appliances



Morningstar’s ProStar is the world’s leading mid-range solar controller for both professional and consumer applications.

This second generation ProStar:

- Adds new features and protections using highly advanced technology

- Provides longer battery life and improved system performance.

- Sets new standards for reliability and self-diagnostics.

Standard Features:

- Versions available: 15 or 30 amp 12 / 24 or 48 volt negative or positive ground.

- Estimated 15 year life.

- PWM series battery charging (not shunt).

- 3-position battery select: gel, sealed or flooded.

- LCD screen shows battery voltage, array amps, and load amps.

- Very accurate control and measurement.

- Very low voltage drops.

- Jumper to eliminate telecom noise.

- Parallel for up to 300 amps.

- Temperature compensation.

- Tropicalization: conformal coating, stainless steel fasteners & anodized aluminum heat sink.

- No switching or measurement in the grounded leg.

- 100% solid state.

- Very low voltage drops.

- Current compensated low voltage disconnect (LVD).

- LED’s (red, yellow & green) indicate battery status and faults.

- Capable of 25% overloads.

- Remote battery voltage sense terminals.

Electronic Protections:

- Short-circuit — solar and load.

- Overload — solar and load.

- Reverse polarity.

- Reverse current at night.

- High voltage disconnect.

- High temperature disconnect.

- Lightning and transient surge protection.

- Loads protected from voltage spikes.

- Automatic recovery with all protections.

- Automatically detects 12 to 24 volts.

-Dimensions: 6" x 4.14" x 2.17"

-Weight: 12 oz.

-Wire Size: #6 AWG (16 mm2)



Available in several models.

Please choose the controller you need from the drop down menu above the product description.

Model # AEE20.1120 - Type: ProStar 15 - Amps: 15 - Volts 12 or 24 - Price: $130.50

Model # AEE20.1123 - Type: ProStar 15 with Digital Display - Amps: 15 - Volts 12 or 24 - Price: $208.50

Model # AEE20.1132 - Type: ProStar 30 - Amps: 30 - Volts 12 or 24 - Price: $177.50

Model # AEE20.1135 - Type: ProStar 30 with Digital Display - Amps: 30 - Volts 12 or 24 - Price: $254.50



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