Commitment to Solar Energy
Our Cars are powered by the sun!
Sustainability.
Cost Savings: Reduces electricity costs by harnessing free solar energy, lowering overall operating expenses.
Eco-Friendly: Minimizes carbon footprint and reliance on non-renewable energy sources, promoting environmental sustainability.
Extended Range: Increases driving distance with supplemental solar charging, reducing the need for frequent plug-in recharges.
Solar Panel FAQs
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MMC's Monocrystalline Panel: These panels are made from a single continuous crystal structure and are known for their high efficiency and sleek appearance. They typically have higher efficiency rates but are also more expensive.
Optional Polycrystalline Panel: These panels are made from silicon crystals that are melted together. They are generally less expensive than monocrystalline panels but have a lower efficiency rate and a more speckled blue appearance.
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100W to 150W: Suitable for basic solar-assisted charging, providing an auxiliary power source to extend the battery life.
200W to 300W: Offers a balance between power output and cost, suitable for moderate use and charging times.
300W to 400W: Provides higher power output, enabling faster charging and longer usage times, ideal for heavy-duty golf carts or those used frequently.
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The size of the solar panels can vary depending on the power rating and type. Our 200W panel is 58 inches by 26 inches (147 cm by 66 cm). Higher power panels will be larger.
The roof of a two-seat golf cart is about 60″ in length and 40″ in width. Four-seat carts may have roofs of up to 112″ in length. For comparison, a typical 60/120-cell panel is 65″ by 39″, and 72/144-cell solar panels are roughly 80″ by 39″. There’s enough room to install a 72/144-cell solar panel or even larger, especially if you have a 4-seat model or want an extended roof to give additional protection to the rear of the vehicle. 72/144-cell panels tend to have a power output between 400 W and 550 W.
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The MMC Golf Carts' MPPT Solar Boost Charge Controller maximizes the efficiency of solar panels by up to 30%, ensuring faster and more reliable battery charging. With a wide input voltage range of 13-50V and adjustable rechargeable voltage settings (48V, 60V, 72V), it accommodates various solar configurations and battery types. Robustly designed for durability and equipped with advanced protection mechanisms, it provides a dependable and user-friendly solution for enhancing the performance of solar-powered golf carts.
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2-seater - 1 psc 150w
4-seaters - 2 pcs 150w
6-seaters - 2 pcs 150w
8-seaters - 3 pcs 150w
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Type: Monocrystalline
Power Output: 150W
Efficiency: 21%
Dimensions: 58 inches x 26 inches (147 cm x 66 cm)
Weight: 20 lbs (9 kg)
Durability: Tempered glass with an aluminum frame
Temperature Coefficient: -0.35% / °C
Warranty: 25 years
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Our 150W monocrystalline solar panel can provide a charging current of approximately 3.125A for a 48V battery, 2.5A for a 60V battery, and 2.08A for a 72V battery. Under optimal conditions with about 5 peak sun hours per day, charging a 48V, 100Ah battery would take around 24 hours of peak sunlight, a 60V, 100Ah battery would take approximately 32 hours, and a 72V, 100Ah battery would take about 38 hours. These estimates can vary based on factors such as sunlight intensity, the efficiency of the charge controller, battery condition, and ambient temperature.
The efficiency of the MPPT charge controller plays a significant role in optimizing the power output from the solar panel, potentially reducing charging times. Environmental factors like direct sunlight, cloudy conditions, and extreme temperatures also influence the charging speed. Overall, the 150W monocrystalline solar panel, paired with a high-efficiency MPPT charge controller, offers a reliable and efficient solution for charging batteries in solar-powered systems, making it suitable for MMC golf carts.
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Using a 150W monocrystalline solar panel, the charging times for a golf cart's battery significantly influence its driving distance. For a 48V, 60V, or 72V lithium battery, charging for 6 hours provides approximately 0.855 kWh of energy, translating to a driving distance of around 5.7 miles. Extending the charging time to 12 hours increases the energy to 1.71 kWh, allowing the golf cart to travel approximately 11.4 miles. After 24 hours of charging, the battery receives about 3.42 kWh, enabling a driving range of 22.8 miles. Finally, a full 48 hours of charging delivers around 6.84 kWh of energy, resulting in an impressive 45.6 miles of travel.
These estimates assume optimal conditions, including 5 peak sun hours per day and a charge controller efficiency of 95%. The consistent energy consumption rate of 0.15 kWh per mile ensures that the driving distances are similar regardless of the battery voltage. By utilizing an efficient MPPT charge controller, the solar panel can maximize its output, making solar charging a practical and sustainable solution for extending the range of electric golf carts.
Are You Interested?
Complete the general inquiries form, and our support team will reach out within 12 hours to assist you. First-time customers with MMC will receive a thrilling $500 welcome credit!
support@drivemmc.com
(512) 387-0085 (call or text)