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Small capacity solar panels are affordable and portable panels that are ideal for small power drawing appliances. With these small solar panels, an individual can have an experience of a mini solar system in his home at a small investment. Although solar panels generally refer to the bigger devices but there are also small solar panels, available at the best price in 10-watts, 20-watts, 40-watts and 50-watt solar panel capacity.

Small solar panels are generally used for small appliances like solar lanterns, solar mobile chargers, small solar battery banks, solar garden lights, solar street lights etc. Similar to the other solar panels, the small solar panels absorb the energy from the sun in the form of sunlight and convert it to solar energy through a complex process. The energy is used to run small power-consuming appliances.

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Since these panels are small in size and capacity, space limitations for installing the panels will never be an issue. Covering negligible space, the small capacity solar panels deliver constant voltage with current varying according to the amount of sunlight being absorbed. 

There are various capacities in small solar panels, available in the market. So it’s worth spending 10 minutes reading this information and selecting the best capacity based on your needs. Here is complete detail of these solar panels like their size, watt, volt, working, technical specification and cost, etc.

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#1. Price List Of Small Panels

Since we are discussing the small capacities of the solar panels, the price will obviously be friendly to your pocket. It is worth paying for these small devices as they can make you independent of conventional grid electricity for powering small devices at cost-effective rates.

The price of any solar panel depends upon its type, solar brand, and many other variables. However, have a look below to the alluring prices of these small capacity solar panels. 

Model (Watt)Selling PricePrice/Watt
10 Watt Solar PanelRs.600Rs.60
20 Watt Solar PanelRs.1,200Rs.60
40 Watt Solar PanelRs.2,100Rs.52.5
50 Watt Solar PanelRs.2,250Rs.45
  • (Inclusive of all taxes) Prices can vary ± 10% to 12% depending on location, promotions and availability, and solar brand.
  • Prices are exclusive of Govt. Subsidy, as the subsidy on solar systems depends on your eligibility and types of solar system.
  • Check our Online Solar Shop or Amazon Store for latest price and stock availability.
     

Read more about subsidy on solar panel here: https://kenbrooksolar.com/solar-benefits-mnre-govt-subsidy

#2. Types of Small Solar Panel

Similar to higher capacity solar panels, small solar panels are available in two different types:

You can get a small monocrystalline solar panel that is pure silicon made from a single silicon crystal. It is quite efficient and cost-effective. Or you can have a cheaper small solar panel by investing in a polycrystalline solar panel which is moderately efficient. 

Small solar panels are available in 10-watt, 20-watt, 40-watt and 50-watt capacities. All the variants along with their specification are discussed below.

Types of solar panel
Types of solar panel

#3. 10 Watt Solar Panel

10 watt solar panel is mostly used to charge small batteries. A 10 watt solar panel can provide you enough power for small appliances. This mini version of the solar panel is efficient enough to power small 12V appliances. It can run lights, fans and mobile chargers, etc. Besides, boats, cabins, stereos and televisions can also be powered with panel, if several 10 watt panels would be connected together. 

A 10-watt solar panel is light-weight and portable. By fixing a number of 10 watts solar panels together you can generate good amount of electricity.

10 Watt Solar Panel
10 Watt Solar Panel

Specifications of 10 Watt Solar Panel

Refer to the table below to know about the features you’ll get to experience if you buy a 10-Watt solar panel for your small power needs.

ParticularDescription
Solar Panel10 watt
Short Circuit Current (Isc)0.9 A
Max Power Current (Imp)0.6 A
Maximum Voltage (Vmp)17.7 V
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)21.4 V
Maximum System Voltage600 VDC
Type of Solar PanelMonocrystalline Panel
No of Cells in Series36
Frame TypeAluminum
Weight1.70 Kg
Y-Axis Mounting HoleNA
Selling PriceRs.600 (Inclusive of all taxes)

#4. 20 Watt Solar Panel

A 20 watt solar panel is an ideal kit to run your small solar appliances. It can be used to charge your mobile, digital camera and also to run your small TV as well. This solar panel is a great option for small power projects like electric fences etc.

However, you can also use several 20 watt solar panel for building a small solar system for your home. The electricity generated will be enough to supply power to your home appliances.

20-watt-solar-panel
20-watt-solar-panel

Specifications of 20 Watt Solar Panel

A 20-watt solar panel is ideal for charging batteries up to 10Ah. Besides, the panels possess some other interesting features mentioned in the table below.

ParticularDescription
Solar Panel20 watt
Short Circuit Current (Isc)1.4 A
Max Power Current (Imp)1.15 A
Maximum Voltage (Vmp)17.7 V
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)21.4 V
Maximum System Voltage600 VDC
Type of Solar PanelMonocrystalline Panel
No of Cells in Series36
Frame TypeAluminum
Weight2.60 Kg
Y-Axis Mounting HoleNA
Selling PriceRs.1,200 (Inclusive of all taxes)

#5. 40 Watt Solar Panel

A 40 watt solar panel is able to run your small DC appliances such as LED lights, small fans etc. It can produce a DC power of 2.4 amps as an output. The panel is huge enough to charge a small size battery. Moreover, it doesn’t needs a solar charge controller to prevent the batteries from getting overcharged. 

It only needs around 3.5 square feet of space to get installed. The 40-watt solar panel is neither too small to produce insufficient power nor too big to cost much.

Specifications of 40 Watt Solar Panel

A 40-watt solar panel is ideal for you if your power need is around 9 to 17 amps per day. Other important specifications are mentioned in the table below.

ParticularDescription
Solar Panel40 watt
Short Circuit Current (Isc)2.65 A
Max Power Current (Imp)2.10 A
Maximum Voltage (Vmp)17.7 V
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)21.4 V
Maximum System Voltage600 VDC
Type of Solar PanelMonocrystalline Panel
No of Cells in Series36
Frame TypeAluminum
Weight4.10 Kg
Y-Axis Mounting Hole222.5 mm
X-Axis Mounting Hole639 mm
Selling PriceRs.2,100 (Inclusive of all taxes)

#6. 50 Watt Solar Panel

Mostly, a 50 watt solar panel  is used in solar street light, to run small fans, street carts etc. It is the best option to power your small appliances without any interruption. For installing 50 watt solar panel, 4 sq.ft. shadow free space is required.

A 50-watt solar panel is the biggest type in small solar panel category. It is ideal for you if your power needs are more but you have a small budget. This panel can charge a battery of even 40Ah in 10 to 12 hours.

50 watt 12V solar panel
50 watt 12V solar panel

Specifications of 50 Watt Solar Panel

A 50-watt solar panel is a feature-packed device that offers more than what it asks from the customer. You read about its incredible features from the table below.

ParticularDescription
Solar Panel50 watt
Short Circuit Current (Isc)2.65 A
Max Power Current (Imp)2.10 A
Maximum Voltage (Vmp)17.7 V
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)21.4 V
Maximum System Voltage600 VDC
Type of Solar PanelMonocrystalline Panel
No of Cells in Series36
Frame TypeAluminum
Weight4.10 Kg
Y-Axis Mounting Hole222.5 mm
X-Axis Mounting Hole639 mm
Selling PriceRs.2,250 (Inclusive of all taxes)

Applications of small solar panels

Ideal for small energy requirements, small solar panels are useful in various fields. Some of the fields where small solar panels are most popular are mentioned below. 

  • Remote Areas: In remote areas that face long-term power outages or no power supply at all, these small solar panels can be used to power devices like torches, street lights, radios, watches, phones, laptops etc. 
  • Small Home Appliances: The small solar panels can help you reduce your electricity bill by powering some of the small devices including fans, lights and chargers at your home. 
  • Camping Equipment: A small solar panel is a compact and portable device hence you can carry it for powering your phone, laptop, drone or camping lights at a distinct location.
  • Small Vehicles: Small solar panels can also be used to power car batteries. Golf cars are especially charged using these panels.
  • Other Small Off-Grid Projects: The panels can also be used for powering small marine and RV appliances.

Frequently Asked Question

10 watt solar panel is the smallest size of solar panel.

There are 36 cells in all solar panels from 10 watt to 50 watt solar panel capacity.

No, you can’t charge your car battery by using 10W solar panel.

You can get the smallest capacity solar panel (10 Watt) at a price of around Rs.600. Buying one such device is a great choice for powering small devices at the cheapest cost. 

Solar panels are great to cut off your on-grid home energy utilization. They can power watches, cameras, radios, torches, calculators and other wearable devices. Besides, laptops and phones can also be charged using these small solar panels. 

If you are using 20 watt solar panel to charge a 100Ah 12V battery then it takes 2.5 to 4 hours.

No, it does not need any charge controller.

Know more about: Solar Charge Controller

4 LED lights of 5 watt can be powered by 20 watt solar panel. But the number of LED lights may be vary according to the power consuming capacity of a LED.

Want to read more about solar light? Click here: Solar Lights

The photovoltaic cells present inside a small solar panel absorb sunlight and convert it to electricity in the form of direct current. This happens through the photovoltaic effect.

Small solar panels are good for your wallet. Without demanding a huge investment, these panels can fulfil your small energy requirements like powering small gadgets (including radios, torches, laptops, mobile phones) and appliances (including fans, light bulbs, street lights). 

It depends upon the size and technology of TV. A TV can be use between 80 to 400 watts power. Therefore these small solar panels are not able to run TVs.

Yes, you can use these small panels without batteries. But it is not recommended, because due to passing clouds the voltage may be unstable. And during nights your solar system will be passive without batteries.

For buying any capacity solar panel, you can contact us or you can buy it yourself from our online solar store.

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✍️ Written by: Hari Sharan & Updated On: 08/12/2021 By: Bhanwar Chauhan

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