Portable Solar Power Systems

Not every boat has room for a fixed solar array. Portable and add-on solar kits let you add charging to center consoles, small sailboats and tenders, or expand an existing system. This collection includes add-on stanchion mounting kits with 65W to 140W panels, a 2nd add-on kit with an 80W skinny panel, canvas and fiberglass T-top kits, a 160W bimini center console soft top kit, 90W and 130W remote solar power kits, pre-assembled 12V solar battery charger kits and the Solarland Solar Powerbank kit.

How to choose a portable solar kit

• Boat type: T-top and soft-top kits suit center consoles; stanchion kits suit sailboats.
• Watts: small kits keep a battery topped up; 130W and up support daily loads.
• Expansion: add-on kits connect to an existing stanchion system.
• Remote kits: include panel, controller and wiring for a stand-alone setup.

Can I add solar to a center console?

Yes. T-top and soft-top kits are made for center consoles. See also solar charger kits.

Do these kits include a charge controller?

Many do; check each listing. Controllers are also sold in solar charge controllers.

For the simplest setup, the 30W Solar Fishing Pole is a boat solar battery charger that drops into a rod holder.

For single batteries and ePropulsion outboards, see our marine solar chargers.