SUN CHARGED

TWO 200W PROJECTA PANELS POWERED A FULL OFF-GRID SETUP FOR 12 DAYS STRAIGHT – PROOF THAT RELIABLE SOLAR MAKES REMOTE TOURING SIMPLE

- WORDS AND PHOTOS GLENN MARSHALL

When it comes to off-grid touring, nothing provides peace of mind quite like a dependable power setup. Travelling deep into Australia's most remote tracks and national parks, I needed solar I could rely on to keep everything running - from the fridge and freezer to my cameras, water system, and even an induction cooker.

That's why I opted for two 200W Projecta solar panels, mounted permanently on the roof of my Alu-Cab Canopy Camper and wired in parallel. Together, they deliver 400W of solar power, feeding into a 400Ah lithium battery via a Projecta 40A MPPT solar charger. And here's the kicker - my DC-to-DC charger still isn't connected, so solar has been the only charging source since I left home.

Despite that, these panels have kept me running day in, day out, across some of the most demanding off-grid conditions Australia has to offer.

SETTING IT UP