A 1.5W amorphous solar panel designed to sit on your dashboard behind the windscreen and maintain a 12V battery during long periods of storage. Ideal for expedition trucks, military vehicles, and overland rigs left parked for weeks at a time — keeps the starter battery from going flat when the vehicle is not in use.
Why it works for overland builds: Military-spec trucks like the MAN HX60 and Leyland DAF T244 are notorious for draining starter batteries when stored for extended periods. This small panel placed on the dash draws enough power through the windscreen glass to offset the drain from clocks, alarms, and ECU standby circuits, keeping the battery at a healthy state of charge without needing a shore-power connection. Amorphous cell technology works in diffuse light and through glass better than monocrystalline. Built-in blocking diode prevents battery discharge overnight.
Specifications:
  
Peak Power: 1.5W
  
Operating Voltage: 12V
  
Operating Current: 0.125A
  
Cell Type: Amorphous (works well through glass and in diffuse light)
  
Dimensions: 350 x 125 x 10mm
  
Weight: 1.0kg
  
IP Rating: IP44 (internal use only — not waterproof)
  
Includes: Battery clips, vehicle accessory socket plug, built-in blocking diode
Note: Designed for use inside the vehicle, behind the windscreen. Not suitable for exterior mounting.
Sourced from Bimble Solar. Overland Monkey operates on a buy-to-order model — your panel is ordered from the supplier once your payment is confirmed.