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BP Solar 3 Series
The 3 series is an advanced photovoltaic module that incorporates polycrystalline cells
BP Solar SX Series
The polycrystaline cells are designed to efficiently charge 12v batteries in virtually any climate for low power DC loads.

BP Solar have been a world leading research, developer and producer of photovoltaic modules since 1972. They have established one the widest solar product lines available and Marlec are a BP Solar “Authorised Distributor” holding large stocks of solar modules and accessories.

Our partnership with BP brings together two pioneering companies in their fields; Marlec, who entered the field of small scale wind turbines in 1979 and took on the UK Solarex (subsequently BP Solar) distribution in 1989 and BP Solar, now one of the world’s largest and respected energy companies. This combined extensive experience in renewable energy battery charging systems means that Marlec customers can depend on the technical support and design advice we give that is second to none.

At Marlec we aim to understand your system needs and tailor a battery charging solution to suit your application whether that’s a solar “stand-alone” or “hybrid” wind/solar system incorporating one of our own Rutland Windchargers. We will recommend to you a balance of solar and/or wind power to deliver you power, day or night, summer or winter wherever you are in the world.

Below is a sample from the range of BP Solar photovoltaic panels, more are available and can be seen on their website at www.bpsolar.com All are available from Marlec, for availability contact us on +44(0)1536 201588 or email sales@marlec.co.uk

Industry jargon buster!

· photovoltaic is the same as solar
· panels and modules are the same thing
· series string is a number of solar panels connected together to achieve a higher voltage eg 24V or 48V
· parallel string is a number of solar panels connected together to achieve a higher current eg 2x 100W 12V panels produces 200W@ 12V
· a solar array refers to the total solar panels

BP's Quality and Safety

Throughout BP’s range of solar panels you can be confident of their quality standards.

  • 25 Year power warranties and 5 year workmanship and materials warranty
  • Manufactured in ISO 9001 and ISO14003 certified factories
  • Products conform to EEC Directives: 89/33/EEC, 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC
  • Products are certified to IEC 61215
  • Module power measurements calibrated to World Radiometric Reference through ESTI (European Solar Test Installation at ISPRA, Italy)
  • Framed modules are certified by TÜV Rheinland as Safety Class 11 (IEC 60364) equipment for use in systems up to 1000 VDC
  • Framed modules listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories for electrical and fire safety (Class C fire rating)
  • Approved by Factory Mutual Research in NEC Class 1, Division 2, Groups C & D hazardous location is pending