500W Solar Power System 12.8V 35Ah AC Output

Households and small businesses that need mains-style sockets rather than just DC lighting are the market for this 500W solar power system. The inverter is rated at 500W and the unit provides a 220V 50Hz AC output, two 12V DC outputs and two 5V 2A USB outputs, so lights, phones and small equipment can run from one box.

Storage is a LiFePO4 12.8V 35Ah battery. The manufacturer quotes 6 to 8 hours of charging and a discharging window of 10 to 24 hours, the spread reflecting how much you draw from it: modest lighting loads sit at the long end, heavier loads at the short end. Lithium iron phosphate is the sensible chemistry here because the pack is cycled daily. The system host is built in metal and measures 260 x 148.5 x 200mm, small enough to sit on a shelf or be wall-mounted out of the way.

It suits rural homes, shops, clinics, site offices and schools. Solar performance depends on siting and season. The manufacturer states a 3 year warranty.

Specifications

• System rating: 500W
• Inverter power: 500W
• Battery: LiFePO4 12.8V 35Ah
• Charging time: 6-8 hours
• Discharging time: 10-24 hours
• AC output: 220V 50Hz
• DC output: 12V, 2 outlets
• USB output: 5V 2A, 2 outlets
• Luminous efficacy: 160 lm/W
• LED lifespan: 50,000 hours
• Material: metal
• Product size: 260 x 148.5 x 200mm (system host)
• Manufacturer's stated warranty: 3 years