When out on the water or spending a weekend with your RV, your system just needs to work. With a Magnum inverter charger on the right RV solar kit, not only can you rest easy knowing everything will function as specified, but Magnum inverters / chargers are extremely easy to install.

Magnum offers both sine wave and modified sine wave models to choose from for your RV solar kit, so that you can choose what’s right for you and not have to spend money on features you don’t need. From the MS Series that will power your plasma TV to the MM Series that provides a cost effective solution to smaller energy needs, Magnum Energy has you covered.

Travel with your RV with the comfort of knowing that a Magnum Energy inverter / charger is at the center of your RV solar kit. With efficient chargers and lightweight structures, Magnum inverter / chargers are designed with an RV system in mind. You’ll stay on the road and moving if you purchase your RV solar kit with a Magnum inverter / charger.

The MMS Series Inverter / Charger is a pure sine wave inverter providing a cost effective solution for those with smaller power needs in mobile applications. Versatile, easy-to-use, and lightweight, the MMS Series provides a reliable base for your energy system. Power Factor Corrected (PFC) Charger: Magnums PFC charger is built into all of Magnums inverter / chargers. It uses less energy from a generator than a standard charger using 25-30% less AC current than standard chargers.

Safe and reliable: The MMS Series is ETL Listed to the stringent requirements of UL/cUL 458 and CSA C22.2 #107.1-01 for mobile use. Attractive styling: The modern, hourglass case, paired with the die cast aluminum base combines form with function, creating an attractive unit that uses its base as a heat sink for superior high temperature operation you will appreciate with your RV solar kit.

The standard 20 amp transfer relay will pass AC power through the inverter when using shore or generator power. If your battery voltage reaches below 10 VDC or above 17 VDC, the Magnum MMS Series will automatically shut down. Mount the MMS Series on a shelf, bulkhead, or even upside down. The MMS Series is fan cooled, enabling the unit to work well in confined spaces. If the inverter does exceed its temperature limits, it will automatically shut down and then restart when it cools down. The MMS Series will automatically shut down if its output wattage is exceeded or it detects a short in the wiring, saving the unit from costly damage. The MMS Series comes with an on/off front-mounted switch with an easy-to-read LED indicator. This RV solar inverter comes with built in input and output circuit breakers for ease of installation. The standard battery temp sensor monitors temperatures from 0 – 50° C. The MMS Series is backed by a two-year (24-month) parts and labor warranty so you can enjoy your RV solar kit with Magnum inverter for years to come. All Blue Pacific Solar’s RV solar kit order fulfillment is free.

Brunton portable power along with Goal Zero leads the way. The leading manufacturers of camping equipment for today’s outdoor adventure, Brunton Outdoors is located in a new, state-of-the-art facility at the gateway to the Wind River Mountains in Riverton, Wyoming. Goal Zero has a modern state-of-the-art facility in beautiful Idaho. Brunton and Goal Zero portable power are well known for their innovation in camping. Discover a universe of outdoor portable solar panels with Goal Zero and Brunton.

Brunton and Goal Zero portable solar power panels continues to expand portable power devices and gadgets with the new restore charger hybrid Brunton portable power device which features solar panels and battery storage. The new Restore from Brunton power is a hybrid power device delivering power for USB-based items nearly anywhere and at any time. The Restore, big brother to the new Freedom charger, features two powerful polycrystalline portable power solar panels that fold clam-shell style for added protection. Brunton Portable power Restore is capable of withstanding the rigors of the outdoors but stylish enough to carry every day. 5v / 2,200 mAh battery 1,000 mA output Two 100 mA Brunton portable power solar panels gauge rubberized housing for increased durability.

Brunton and Goal Zero portable power – Consumer Electronics: Handheld Devices & Rechargeable Batteries Application: Charges/runs most handheld electronic devices such as MP3 players, cell phones, digital cameras, Personal Digital Assistants; and is also compatible for running most AA/AAA Ni-Cd and Ni-M-H battery chargers. How to use: Connect the 12 V vehicle power outlet receptacle to the Folding Solar Panel. Insert the adaptor (male) included with the handheld electronic device or battery charger into the 12 V vehicle power outlet. Place the panel in direct sunlight. Consult Goal Zero or Brunton appropriate “Product Application Chart” for charging times. 12 V Accessories Application: Charges/runs most 12 V accessories. How to use: Connect the 12 V vehicle power plug to the Folding Solar Panel. Insert the 12 V vehicle power plug directly into the socket of the 12 V accessory. Consult appropriate “Product Application Chart” for charging times.

Brunton portable power – Vehicle Batteries – Application: Trickle charges and maintains car / RV / marine batteries. How to use: Connect the 18” battery clamps to the Folding Solar Panel. Directly connect the 18” battery clamps (included with the Folding Solar power Panel) to the vehicle battery. Or Connect the 12 V vehicle power plug to the Folding Solar Panel. Insert the 12 V vehicle power plug directly into your car’s cigarette lighter outlet. Place the solar charger on the car’s dashboard so that it receives direct sunlight. NOTE: The Folding Solar Panel is not designed for continuous outdoor use. Disconnect and store the solar charger in a cool, dry place when not in use.

Brunton and Goal Zero portable solar frequently asked questions:

How do I know that my folding solar panel is working? Check the charge indicator light or bar on the handheld electronics or accessory. For battery charging, the product can be
tested with a volt meter.

How do I know what size to use? For Goal Zero and Brunton equipment if you click on our live chat we will guide you to the best portable solar charger.

Will this product drain my battery at night? No. The Brunton portable power and Goal Zero solar panels have built-in reversing diode and charge regulator that prevents the solar array from discharging your battery at night.
What happens if the portable solar power panel gets wet? All our Brunton and Goal Zero portable solar chargers are durable built to withstand the rigors of backcountry living. But keep in mind they are electronic which means you should not submerse the portable solar panels and dry after using before you store the equipment. Wipe the product with a clean, dry cloth and allow the product to dry before folding for storage.

Can I leave the portable solar power panel outside for continual use?

Portable solar products are not designed to be kept permanently outdoors. If you have that type of application, consider a ridged solar panel.

Should the solar panel be disconnected from the car battery when starting the engine?

Brunton as well as Goal Zero portable solar power panels warrants their product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year. This warranty extends to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty is void and a charge for repair will be made if the portable solar panel has been damaged by negligence, accident or mishandling, or has not been operated in accordance with standard operating procedures, or if the product was altered or repaired by anyone other than a Brunton or Goal Zero repair facility. No other warranty, expressed or implied, applies to the Brunton or Goal Zero product, nor is any person or company authorized to assume any other warranty for Brunton or Goal Zero. Brunton or Goal Zero does not assume any responsibility for any consequential damages occasioned by this product. Should the product prove defective, contact Brunton, and you will be provided with a Return Authorization Number (RA#).

Brunton portable solar power panels – CAUTION: Check for compatibility and fit of adaptors before using the unit to charge electronic devices. Improperly seated adaptors can be a shock hazard and may damage the electronic device. CAUTION: The USB output from this unit is built for USB 2.0 compatible 5V units. DO NOT use any Brunton or Goal Zero portable power device to power medical equipment, life support or other critical devices.

Brunton portable solar power panels – Charging with a USB cable that was supplied with your 5V electronics. To fully charge your Brunton Restore unit. Unplug the Mini USO connector from the side of the unit. Plug the USB cable supplied with your portable electronic device into the USB port on the Brunton Restore. Plug the other end of your cable into the electronic device needing power. Wait unit the electronic device is fully charged. Unplug the cable from the electronic device and from the Brunton portable power Restore battery charger. Reseat the mini USE connector into the port on the Brunton portable power Restore battery charger. Recharge unit as necessary.

Buy Brunton and Goal Zero portable solar chargers directly from our website as we ship worldwide. We have a wide range of high-quality Brunton and Goal Zero portable solar chargers and portable batteries from which you can get your mobile phones, digital cameras, PDAs and other electrical devices charged up anytime and anywhere. You can get these stylish quality useful solar mobile phone chargers on our on-line shopping store at cheap prices. Blue Pacific Solar will provide you the lowest price and the best service you have ever received. Brunton makes everything small and tetchy in your pack. Best known for their compasses, Brunton also makes stoves, wilderness power accessories, all kinds of navigation instruments, binoculars and lanterns. Never content to sit on their heels, Brunton is always devising new and better ways to explore.

Brunton and Goal Zero portable power high-quality cheap solar technology is incorporated into a range of products from their foldable portable solar chargers, offering everyone from outdoors enthusiasts to commuters to military applications a solution to charge their phones, laptops, car batteries, to solar panels and power devices anywhere around the globe. Goal Zero and Brunton are the leaders in the portable solar technology field. Goal Zero portable power quality cheap solar rechargeable electronic batteries, portable battery packs, are used for; backpacking the Grand Canyon, mobile power, emergency survival power, military solar power applications, wilderness power, search and rescue portable power, disaster portable power, backpacking, hiking, camping hiking, trekking, cycling, RV car truck snowmobile marine battery trickle charging, off grid power, mountain outdoor vacation, mountains vacations power hiking trail adventure, and outdoors trips. All Brunton and Goal Zero portable power solar chargers products are plug and play technology. Buy a quality durable Brunton or Goal Zero portable solar power or portable rechargeable battery.

Powerful and compact, the Boulder 15 watt portable flat solar panel is perfect for camping or a Saturday at the park. 15 watts of efficient monocrystalline solar technology, the Boulder 15 watt solar panel can be linked together with several other panels to give you all the power and convenience that lightweight ridged panels offer.

The Boulder 15 watt solar panel from Goal Zero is one of the best designs for portable ridged solar panels we have seen. All our solar energy consultants were pumped when we checked out the durable and lightweight aluminum frame on the Boulder 15 watt solar panel. The black monocrystalline solar panels are some of the most efficient available on the market. Monocrystalline solar is thought to be the workhorse of panels in the industry. Because monocrystalline is a purer form of silicon crystal, it is more efficient but also more expensive. The high price of monocrystalline solar panels also means you are getting more electricity production per square inch of panel that other types solar products. Another advantage of monocrystalline solar is the life expectancy is a minimum of twenty-five years and longer.

When Goal Zero designed the high efficient Boulder 15 watt solar panel they really covered all the bases. You can hang the Boulder 15 solar panel from just about anything and also chain multiple solar panels together using the quick clip (sold separately). The Boulder 15 watt solar panel has a handy power cord that allows you to easily plug the solar panel into the Extreme power packs (sold separately) storing the power you are producing in a battery for when you need it. The Boulder 15 watt solar panel is waterproof, but don’t place it underwater remembering the panel is producing electricity.

When using your Boulder 15 watt solar panel you should also consider shading. The Boulder 15 is a smaller version of its older brother. Because the monocrystalline solar cells are wired in series, if you shade one panel you can restrict the generation of electricity. If you shade a row, you can knock out the power entirely with what’s commonly called the Christmas tree effect.

While you are RV camping or at the park, a good rule of thumb to optimize your collection of solar energy is to angle the Boulder 15 at about the same latitude where you are using the panel. That means while camping in North Carolina, you might want to angle the Boulder 15 watt solar panel at about 35 degrees tilt and pointed directly south. A really cool method of making sure your Boulder 15 watt solar panels are at the optimum position is to take a block of wood, hold it on the face of the panel at noon until there is no shadow and you are in. We think you will be pleased with the performance of the Boulder 15 watt solar panel.

As someone who has climbed the face of mountains and spent a significant amount of time backpacking remote trails in the Grand Canyon, I have come to appreciate (and respect) nature is all it’s forms. Maybe for that reason I remain keenly aware of any act of man that blisters our environment. Solar panels are a no brain-er technology that we should push on every level for many, many reasons.

The sun strikes every square meter of our planet with more than 1,360 watts of power. Half of that energy is absorbed by the atmosphere or reflected back into space. 700 watts of power, on average, reaches Earth’s surface. Summed across the half of the Earth that the sun is shining on, that is 89 petawatts of power. By comparison, all of human civilization uses around 15 terawatts of power, or one six-thousandth as much. In 14 and a half seconds, the sun provides as much energy to Earth as humanity uses in a day.

The numbers are staggering and surprising. In 88 minutes, the sun provides 470 exajoules of energy, as much energy as humanity consumes in a year. In 112 hours less than five days it provides 36 zettajoules of energy as much energy as is contained in all proven reserves of oil, coal, and natural gas on this planet.

If humanity could capture one tenth of one percent of the solar energy striking the earth one part in one thousand we would have access to six times as much energy as we consume in all forms today, with almost no greenhouse gas emissions. At the current rate of energy consumption increase about 1 percent per year we will not be using that much energy for another 180 years.

Consider for a moment the effect putting solar panels on nearly every home in America coupled with electric cars could have on our security, the air we breath and society as a whole. In our cities we would not have to breath dangerous gasses that are killing us. We would make huge strides to pass on to our children a better planet than was given to us. There would be no need for the Treasure of this great nation to be sacrificed 10,000 miles away to keep our SUV’s running. The list goes on and on.

Smaller, cheaper, faster: Does Moore’s law apply to solar cells?

There is a lot of talk lately about Moore’s Law in regards to solar panels. In the computer technology field, Moore’s law says that the number of components that can be placed on a chip doubles every 18 months. According to Scientific American, if Moore’s Law were applied to solar power technology, we would eventually have the solar equivalent of an iPhone very cheap, mass produced energy technology many times more effective than the giant and centralized technologies it was came from.

Over the span of thirty years, the cost of PV cells in solar panels has reduced 7 percent each year on average. If this continues, the cost of this one form of renewable energy will be just over 50 cents per watt in 20 years. Solar panels historically have been about half the installed cost of a solar power system. With the cost of installation falling at the same rate as solar panels, the cost of solar in the U.S. will cross the current average retail electricity price of 12 cents per kilowatt hour in 2020. In fact, given that electricity prices are currently rising a small fraction per year, prices will probably cross earlier, around 2018 for the country as a whole, and as early as 2015 for the sunniest parts of America.

Any argument against developing solar panels as a main energy source in American has to be coming from a source directly connected to the petroleum industry, or worse. If solar is here to stay, wouldn’t it be great if we accelerated the installation of solar panels and applied Moor’s law fulfillment of the promise of solar in our lifetime?

Source Scientific America Author – Ramez Naam

Those of you that know me know I spend a lot of time outdoors in remote locations modeling and field testing portable solar panels when I am not selling solar at work. Recently I spent the weekend doing a bikini shoot near Cabo San Lucus Mexico. Jeff, the photographer, was shooting me and the other girls using a Nikon D800 with rechargeable EN-EL15 Li-ion batteries which we (he) kept charged using a Goal Zero portable solar panel and portable battery. (You can follow Sally on Twitter @Sally_Solar)

Use to be that if you were going to do outdoor shoots in remote locations you had to bring along a generator to keep things charged up. (The electronic devices, stay focused) Now portable solar panels with off-grid battery storage will do the same job, but without the noise of a nasty generator.

This is not the first remote photo shoot I have done with Jeff, but it is the first time we recharged his camera equipment batteries and other electronic devices depending entirely on portable solar panels. We arrived on site on Saturday late morning after flying then driving to our remote location. Jeff liked the rock structure at this particular site and had used it before, though not with me. After my photo set was done, Jeff switched battery packs leaving a set of batteries on the Goal Zero Extreme 350 which was being recharged with the Nomad 27 watt portable solar panel.

The Goal Zero Nomad 27 and Extreme 350 portable battery would be our source of power for our cell phones and Jeff’s camera equiupment throuout the weekend. When Saturday evening arrived Jeff was able to review his days work by plugging in his laptop inside his tent. The other bikini model that also was along for the shoot were able to recharge our cell phones using the Goal Zero portable solar panel and battery.

The Goal Zero Nomad 27 watt solar panel was more than enough charging power to keep all of our batteries topped off. A great value, Nomad 27 watt portable solar is for anyone needing power on the go. The Nomad 27 watt solar panel is great for weekend camping or epic travel adventures. You will love how durable this portable solar panel is. It is amazing how user friendly the Nomad 27 watt solar panel is attached to the side of your tent or hung off your car. The Nomad 27 watt portable solar panel will keep your music going on your iPod or power up your iPad to upload your Facebook photos while off-grid.

The entire two days we spent at the site near Cabo San Lucus Mexico felt like a slumber party with a bunch of girls in bikinis and t-shirts. Needless to say the atmosphere was hot and not because of the temperature. Bunch of girls in bikinis in a remote location was a kick. It would have not been near as much fun if we were using a generator instead of portable solar panels with a portable battery to recharge the equipment.

About the Author: Sally S. is a part time model and full time solar sales associate. You can follow Sally on Twitter @Sally_Solar.

Plans to rebuild many cities devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake as environmentally friendly “smart cities” built around local power production using solar panels are being explored. Coming back from a job site on Friday I listened to a local architect in Japan discussing how solar panels can make each community totally self sustaining. American needs to sit up and take notice because our power grid and dependency on foreign oil are a threat to our democracy and national security.

Major electronics manufacturer Toshiba Corp. has proposed an integrated system, with facilities ranging from power generation from solar panels and water-treatment systems to “smart meter” next-generation power meters, to some local governments.

Hitachi, Ltd. is considering ways to transport electricity generated at its factory in Hitachi using solar panels to evacuation centers by buses equipped with storage batteries in the event of a disaster. Plans to construct mega solar
power plants are also under way. Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is considering building a mega solar power plant on quake-hit vacant land.

Local governments in quake-hit areas are eager to restore their infrastructure by introducing smart city and mega solar panel power projects. Rikuzen-Takata in Iwate Prefecture is considering a mega solar and large-scale power storage system in collaboration with Ofunato and Sumitacho in the prefecture. The plan aims to build a smart city and create jobs, according to an official at the Rikuzen-Takata municipal government. Sendai is also considering a plan to build a solar power plant on devastated farmland in the city and run food processing facilities with electricity from the plant.

The trading company giant Mitsui & Co. said it plans to build huge solar panel power plants in the Tohoku region to help the region recover from the March 11 disaster by easing its power shortages. The Yomiuri Shimbun reported that Mitsui plans to build several large solar plants with a combined generation capacity of about 100,000 kilowatts, enough to supply electricity to about 30,000 households, company sources said. The project will also provide work to people who lost their jobs due to the earthquake and tsunami. Toyota and the Miyagi prefecture government have plans for a “smart grid” solar panel project at a Toyota industrial park.

Wouldn’t it be refreshing if America could get ahead of the problem of domestic power production using solar panels instead of waiting for a disaster to hit?

I like to call my Mom by her name, Samantha because when Samantha and my Dad, take me RVing along with my ATV I feel more like a grown up than a kid. We live near Chicago but travel to the Wisconsin Dells and Mississippi on weekends, set up our RV and I am gone. Samantha and I make my Dad camp in parks that have 2 things, no electricity so I can experiment with my portable solar panels and have somewhere to ride my Yamaha Raptor ATV.

Before Samantha and my Dad bought me my own portable solar panel, I would have to hook up to our RV which has it’s own solar panel on the roof. Recharging my PlayStation PSP E1000 or iPod is easy with my Goal Zero portable solar panel with battery pack. Samantha and my Dad said that they would put in $2 for every $1 I saved towards a solar charger so I would not have to sit in the RV waiting for my PlayStation to recharge. I wanted to make sure the portable solar panel would charge what I wanted it too, so I checked the manual to see how to charge both my iPod and PlayStation.

There a USB port on my PSP E1000 and a USB charging port on my portable solar panel and Guide 10 battery pack. The USB charging port on my portable solar panel gives me the the 5 volts of power my PlayStation needs. Sometimes I sit down by the river watching the big boats go by while I play my favorite game, Iron-Man and my battery goes dead. I hate it when that happens! All I have to do now is plug in my PlayStation to my USB portable battery and I am in my own world until Samantha calls me for dinner.

My Raptor ATV is a blast but I wish Samantha would let me travel farther from our RV weekend home than she or Dad does. When we go to our favorite RV park near the Mississippi, I always make new friends out on my ATV. My Yamaha, portable solar panel and a smile on my face so big it sometimes knocks my glasses sideways is a good way to start a conversation with a new friend. Nothing better than turning a corner and hearing “hey Scott’s here this weekend”.

I take my Goal Zero portable solar panel and strap it behind the seat on my Yamaha ATV. That way I am able to recharge my iPod or PlayStation anywhere. My Raptor fits nicely on a rack at the back-end of our RV. My Dad uses the electric lift to raise it after we have strapped it off for the trip to the park or home.

Before leaving home, we stuff our RV with camera gear, game electronics, favorite t-shirts with my ATV on front and three days of food. At first, one of the biggest problems we had was using a generator to charge the batteries on the RV. Samantha said the noise from the generator disturbed her zen (whatever that means). Samantha complained about it so much that she made my Dad looking into buying a RV solar kit so we could leave the noisy generator at home. We didn’t at first, but then never had a need to use it so my Dad said it just took up space.

Even on weekends with cloudy skies, the solar panel on our RV and my portable solar panel provides enough power to keep our batteries charged. A weekend with my family means having reliable solar power to keep all our stuff powered up. Samantha is helping me write this bog post while my Dad is traveling to the store for propane. Too bad my portable solar panel will not run my Dad’s BBQ.

Portable solar was never so easy as the kits Goal Zero has put together. The Guide 10 is one of the most popular backpacking portable solar kits we sell. I have a very cool job because not only do I get to talk to outdoor enthusiasts all day, I spend a considerable amount of time in the wild testing portable solar products.

With the Goal Zero Guide 10 Adventure Kit, you have Nomad 7 watt portable solar panel matched with Guide 10 battery pack. The Nomad 7 watt portable solar panel has an USB output port and will accept any standard USB cable to be used to charge any USB small electronic device. This lightweight portable solar panel also comes with a 12V car adapter for use in any stand cigarette lighter. Monocrystalline solar panel with open circuit voltage of 6.5 to 7 volts, it converts sunlight to electricity at an amazing 17 – 18% efficiency. At only .8 lbs, this small portable solar charger folds to just 6 x 9 inches.

As if the Nomad portable solar panel wasn’t enough, Goal Zero also has designed a small battery pack called Guide 10 to store extra energy for those long nights on the trail. Though the Guide 10 battery pack works great with the Nomad 7 portable solar panel, it can also be charged from any USB power source. Ultra lightweight USB solar charging system that fits in your pocket. Use the Guide 10 as a single unit power pack to power your device or as a power source to recharge the batteries for use in any AA or AAA battery powered device.

The Guide 10 portable battery pack has a capacity of 10 WH and uses NiMH battery cells. One of the cool things about this durable battery pack is the life span. You can recharge over hundreds of cycles and it will keep on producing power over years of use.

Both the Nomad 7 portable solar panel and the Guide 10 battery pack come with a factory guarantee from Goal Zero of one year. I can tell you without hesitation that we have had only one warranty claim in the last twelve months and Goal Zero stepped up without question. You can end your search now. For just over $100, this portable solar kit rocks.

Portable solar batteries just got more powerful. Once again, Goal Zero is leading the pack with it new portable solar generator. The Yeti 1250 Solar Generator is Goal Zero’s highest capacity portable recharger to date and is the most easy to use, affordable, dependable and complete solution available for those looking to “trade-up” from their conventional gas-powered back-ups. The Yeti 1250 is a generating beast, standing 16 inches tall, 11.6 inches wide and 14.5 inches deep and weighing 103 lbs., and much like its namesake, the Yeti 1250 is extremely powerful, but rarely seen or heard.

The Yeti 1250 portable battery with optional solar panels not only features multiple ports so you can charge several devices at once, but it offers a variety of output types, including AC, 1.5 amp USB, 33amp 12V DC, 6.6 amp 12V DC, which are compatible with a wide array of electronics from GPS units to refrigerators. All the ports are easily activated with a flick of the master switch, but can also be micro-managed by power group to individually protect circuits.

The Yeti 1250 charges fully in 20-22 hours via sun or in 16-20 hours via a wall outlet and in turn will power a laptop for 30+ hours; support a printer through 18,000+ pages of printing; keep a full sized refrigerator cold for two to four days straight and maintain subzero temperatures in a chest freezer for eight days! Furthermore, unlike traditional gas-fueled generators, the Yeti 1250 never produces more power than is being drawn from it, so users needn’t worry about wasting power or unnecessary maintenance.

At Goal Zero, it’s not just about promoting or making an amazing product; it’s about the application of our products in consumers’ daily lives. We consistently strive to take out the complicated guess work of utilizing a portable solar battery and build simplicity in, so that we can deliver the most dependable and useful solutions to our customers,” said Joe Atkin, President of Goal Zero. “I think consumers will be eager to see the strides we have made with the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 as they are both not only some of our most advanced products to date, but they each address a major consumer need.”

Magnum MS2012 inverters are the brains of any solar system for Marine, RV or emergency battery backup generator. A Magnum MS2012 inverter will change the direct current (DC) power produced by the solar panels, or stored energy in batteries, and convert it into alternating current (AC) electricity that home, RV or Marine owners can use to power T.V.s, stereos, plasma screens, and other sensitive electronics without the distortion or electrical lines you sometimes get with modified sine wave inverters.

When your Magnum MS2012 inverter is operating in inverter mode, DC electricity from your batteries is changed into pure sine wave AC power that works with most small electronics and mobile applications. When you batteries are charged 100%, the Magnum Energy MS2012 inverter switches over to standby mode. The Magnum MS2012 operates as a battery charger to convert incoming AC power into DC power to recharge your batteries while continuing to pass through incoming AC power directly to the inverters output ports.

Magnum Energy MS2012 inverters can be used for a variety of purposes from emergency backup power centers to mobile applications such as an RV, truck or boat. In these applications the Magnum MS2012 inverter provides power to the AC outlets using energy stored in the batteries of your RV, truck or marine vessel. The Magnum Energy MS2012 can power a wide range of household, RV or marine appliances. As with any appliance using batteries for power, there is a certain length of time called “run time” that your batteries will provide electricity. Actual run time is dependent of several variables including the size and type of appliance, the type of batteries installed as well as the age and battery’s capacity. Other environmental factors can affect the amount of power your Magnum MS2012 can provide such as your battery’s state of discharge (or charge) and the temperature where the batteries are stored. Do not attempt to operate your inverter if it is broken or damaged

To evaluate your power requirements look at the name plate of the largest electronic appliance you want to run then look at the watt and surge rating of the Magnum MS2012. Your inverters consistent power capacity and surge capacity should be allow a 25% calculation factor when measured against the highest energy demand of your appliance.