What solar accessories are needed?

We've got you covered for any solar related accessories you need, including Solar Regulators, Digital Wattmeters, and 8B&S Solar Panel Extension Leads & Security Locks. From Solar Regulators to Digital Wattmeters to 8B&S Solar Panel Extension Leads & Security Locks, we offer a range of accessories designed specifically for solar panels.

Can solar panels power an electric car?

Depending on your daily mileage – and bearing in mind solar panels don’t produce much electricity with grey skies – you can’t rely on solar panels alone to power your electric car. You will need to top up your battery using electricity from the grid as well. How Long do Solar Panels Last?

Are electric car charging points compatible with solar panels?

At a basic level, all electric vehicle charging points are compatible with all solar panel systems. However, some charging points have a ‘solar mode’. If you activate it, it guarantees your car will only charge with electricity from your panels (no electricity from the grid).

How does a solar car charge?

Take off solar mode, and your electric car will charge with a combination of solar electricity (if the sun is out) and grid electricity. Grid electricity can be ‘dirty’, in the sense that some of it may be generated by power stations burning fossil fuels like coal or gas.

Will my car charge if solar mode is enabled?

However, some charging points have a ‘solar mode’. If you activate it, it guarantees your car will only charge with electricity from your panels (no electricity from the grid). In other words, if it’s dark and the panels are not generating any electricity, then your car will not charge if solar mode is enabled.

What is solar battery storage & how does it work?

A battery allows you to soak up some of that excess solar electricity before it goes off to the grid. Typically a solar panel system combined with battery storage allows you to capture and use about 70-80% of your solar energy. Read our dedicated Battery Storage Guide for more details.