{"product_id":"sunman-earc-520w-flexible-solar-panel-cec-approved-smf520j-12x12uw","title":"Sunman eArc 520W Flexible Solar Panel SMF520J-12X12UW - CEC Approved","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Sunman eArc 520W SMF520J-12X12UW is a glass free solar panel that turns the roof of your caravan, bus or motorhome into 520 watts of power, with no holes drilled.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAt only 2mm thick and 8.6kg, with no frame and no glass, the Sunman eArc 520W bonds straight onto the roof with structural adhesive and can follow a gentle curve. It is also CEC approved, so the same panel goes on homes and sheds and qualifies for solar rebates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClean Energy Council (CEC) Approved Product:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #fc9300; text-decoration: underline;\" title=\"Why CEC approved products matter\" href=\"https:\/\/buzz.energy\/pages\/why-cec-approved-products\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat's This?\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003ePlease note: this panel is flexible and can follow a curve in one direction. It must not be bent in two directions at once or twisted, as that stresses the cells. Please read the \u003ca style=\"color: #fc9300; text-decoration: underline;\" title=\"Sunman eArc SMF series flexible solar panel installation manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/3141\/0749\/files\/Sunman_SMF-Series_eArc-Flexible-Solar-Panel_Installation-Manual_v2024B.pdf?v=1790681355\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunman installation manual\u003c\/a\u003e before you order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buzz-benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buzz-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eLight on the roof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8.6kg a panel, it adds very little weight to a van, bus or light roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buzz-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eNo holes, no leaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt bonds on with structural adhesive, so there is nothing to drill and nothing to seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buzz-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e520W from one panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne big panel does the work of several small ones, with fewer joins and less cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eBuilt For Life On The Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA caravan roof only has so much room. The Sunman eArc puts 520W into a single panel, so one panel can do the job of several smaller ones. At 2mm thin it sits almost flush with the roof, with no frame or rails standing up off it, and it adds only 8.6kg to the load you tow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eRoom For More On A Bus Or Motorhome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bus conversion or large motorhome has the long roof that suits big panels. Two eArc panels laid across the roof give you 1040W of solar, with no rails to fit and no holes cut through the roof you live under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eFollows A Curved Roof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel can follow a curve in one direction, so it sits against a domed van roof or a curved skillion instead of standing off it. It must never be bent in two directions at once or twisted, as that stresses the cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eOn The House Too, With Rebates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eArc is not just for the road. It is listed on the Clean Energy Council approved modules register, so on a home, shed or other building it qualifies for STC rebates when an accredited installer fits it, whether the system is grid connected or off grid. Its light weight suits roofs that cannot carry glass panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e520W From One Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e: 144 monocrystalline half cells deliver 520W at 19.3% efficiency, with a power tolerance of 0 to +5W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass Free And Only 8.6kg\u003c\/strong\u003e: with no glass and no frame, the panel adds very little load to a vehicle or a roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 2mm Thick\u003c\/strong\u003e: the slim, frameless build sits close to the roof surface and keeps a low profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Roof Penetrations\u003c\/strong\u003e: the panel bonds to the roof with structural adhesive, so there are no holes to drill and no holes to seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollows A Gentle Curve\u003c\/strong\u003e: the flexible panel can follow a curve in one direction, so it suits domed caravan and motorhome roofs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP68 Junction Box\u003c\/strong\u003e: the sealed junction box comes fitted with 450mm output cables and MC4 compatible connectors, ready to plug in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTested To International Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e: passes IEC 61215, IEC 61730 and UL 61730 testing, along with PID and salt mist level 8 tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated For Wind Load\u003c\/strong\u003e: certified to 5400 Pa on the front and 2400 Pa on the back when installed by the methods in the manufacturer's manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCEC Approved For Rebates\u003c\/strong\u003e: listed on the Clean Energy Council approved modules register, so the panel is eligible for STC rebates on an accredited install, whether grid connected or off grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/3141\/0749\/files\/Sunman-eArc-520W-Flexible-Solar-Panel-Reel-Poster-Composite.jpg?v=1791896359\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/67d794b195ac4602a1eceb2a51b9c448\/67d794b195ac4602a1eceb2a51b9c448.HD-1080p-4.8Mbps-97320196.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Solves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVans And Buses That Need Real Power\u003c\/strong\u003e: 520W per panel gives a caravan, bus or motorhome serious solar from very little roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoofs You Do Not Want To Drill\u003c\/strong\u003e: adhesive bonding means no screw holes and no leak points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoofs That Cannot Carry Glass Panels\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.6kg per panel keeps the added weight low on light roofs and structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Low Profile Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: a 2mm panel sits almost flush with the roof instead of standing up on rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRebate Eligibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: CEC approval is current and checked against the register, so there are no surprises at claim time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel bonds to the roof, so there is nothing to drill. There are two approved ways to fix it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural silicone\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as Fix8 or Sikasil SG-20, in continuous beads at least 10mm wide and 5mm high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery high bond (VHB) double sided tape used together with structural silicone\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as Fix8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTape on its own is not an approved method, and polyurethane or MS polymer adhesives such as Sikaflex are not suitable. Bond lines run across the panel, parallel to its short side, on a clean, even surface. The \u003ca style=\"color: #fc9300; text-decoration: underline;\" title=\"Sunman eArc SMF series flexible solar panel installation manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/3141\/0749\/files\/Sunman_SMF-Series_eArc-Flexible-Solar-Panel_Installation-Manual_v2024B.pdf?v=1790681355\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunman installation manual\u003c\/a\u003e covers bead sizes and curing times. Warranty depends on the panel being installed in line with the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Sunman eArc 520W SMF520J-12X12UW solar panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory fitted IP68 junction box and output cables\u003c\/strong\u003e, 450mm positive and 450mm negative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-fitted MC4 compatible connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting adhesive is not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand: Sunman eArc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: SMF520J-12X12UW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Power: 520W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Tolerance: 0\/+5W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Efficiency: 19.3%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCell Type: Monocrystalline 182mm half cell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cells: 144 (12 x 12)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 2246 x 1197 x 2mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 8.6kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacksheet: White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame: Frameless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Power Voltage (Vmp): 42.3V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Power Current (Imp): 12.31A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Circuit Voltage (Voc): 49.5V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Circuit Current (Isc): 13.56A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Coefficient of Pmax: -0.34%\/°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum System Voltage: 1500V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Series Fuse Rating: 25A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJunction Box: IP68 rated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Cables: 4.0mm² PV cable, 450mm positive and 450mm negative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector: MC4 compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Load: 5400 Pa front, 2400 Pa rear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buzz-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"buzz-callout__title\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty depends on where the panel goes. On a building it carries a 12 year product warranty and a 25 year power warranty. On a caravan, motorhome or other mobile use it carries a 5 year product warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buzz-callout buzz-callout--warn\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"buzz-callout__title\"\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the oversized dimensions and awkward shape of these solar panels, freight conditions can vary. Residential and remote or regional addresses may incur additional charges. Please \u003ca style=\"color: #fc9300; text-decoration: underline;\" title=\"Contact Buzz Energy Systems about Sunman eArc panel delivery\" href=\"https:\/\/buzz.energy\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e before placing an order so we can work out the safest way to deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/3141\/0749\/files\/Sunman_SMF520J-12X12UW_eArc-520W-Flexible-Solar-Panel_Datasheet_v2023D.pdf?v=1790681337\" title=\"Sunman eArc 520W SMF520J-12X12UW flexible solar panel datasheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunman eArc 520W SMF520J-12X12UW Flexible Solar Panel DATASHEET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eManual\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/3141\/0749\/files\/Sunman_SMF-Series_eArc-Flexible-Solar-Panel_Installation-Manual_v2024B.pdf?v=1790681355\" title=\"Sunman eArc SMF series flexible solar panel installation manual\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunman eArc Flexible Solar Panel INSTALLATION MANUAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding installations\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 year product warranty and 25 year linear power warranty. Power output is warranted at 98% after the first year and 84.8% at year 25.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobile applications\u003c\/strong\u003e (such as caravans and motorhomes): 5 year product warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warranty depends on the panel being installed and used in line with the Sunman installation manual. Not following the precautions in the manual voids the warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sunman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67599260844349,"sku":"SMF520J-12X12UW","price":595.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/3141\/0749\/files\/Sunman-eArc-520W-SMF520J-12X12UW-Flexible-Solar-Panel-Front.jpg?v=1790681460","url":"https:\/\/buzz.energy\/products\/sunman-earc-520w-flexible-solar-panel-cec-approved-smf520j-12x12uw","provider":"Buzz.energy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}