Solar Energy

How Solar Cells and Solar Panels Work.
Quite simply, solar cells convert direct sunlight into electricity.
A series of cells, such as the one on the Sunray Solar Top, are connected in series to provide a charge to the 48 volt battery.

How Solar Cells Work in Conjunction with a Battery Powered Electric Vehicle.
Think of the batteries in a Golf Car or Electric Vehicle as the gas tank in your automobile. When full, you have 150 gallons of fuel or amps. Let’s say you use 50 gallons or amps in a day of driving. On a clear and sunny day, the Sunray Solar Top will replenish 12 gallons or amps in the winter when the days are shorter and 18 gallons or amps in the summer when the days are longer. If you don’t drive the vehicle for three days and you park it in the sun, the Sunray Solar Top will generate 36 gallons or amps In winter and 54 gallons or amps in the summer. So, in effect, you would fill your tank in three days.

The Sunray and Solar Kudo Will Extend the Life of Your Battery.
Because the Sunray Solar Top is providing a continuous charge to the batteries on sunny days, the batteries will maintain a better state of charge. Watch the battery gauge and when it gets down to near empty, just plug in the automatic charger and let the batteries get a full charge. The batteries won’t take as long to charge nor require nearly as much electricity as all other non-solar vehicles. Remember, check the water level in your batteries once a month.

Long Lasting, Easy Maintenance.
Our Solar Tops are designed to last for 20 years and require little maintenance. For maximum
efficiency, simply clean with soap and water.

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