Solar Powered Golf Cart

I put a 300 watt solar array on top of my golf cart to help charge it. I used all Renogy components and it was very simple to install. I used their 100 watt panels (RNG-100D-SS-US) and their Rover Boost charge controller (RCC10RVRB-US). first I built a solid mount to secure the panels to, so I built an all aluminum roof frame. The panels are mounted securely and provide shade to the driver and passengers. Then I mounted the charge controller and wired everything together. I get about 15 miles of charge per day on average.

[@paanglin]

Outstanding shipmate. Press on. USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. Jan 1980 to July 1983. Solar power Golf Cart lover for life.

[@themellowmechanic]

Thanks for service!

[@sour_grapes4280]

That’s a clean setup 👍

[@jacobdomitrovic]

Cool build

[@19jc80]

It seems like using these for golfing where the cart sits a lot compared to how much you drive it would always be charged.

[@playlittlewing]

Can you post links to the panels and controller please?

[@R.E.Mellick]

Beautiful set-up but requires welding that I haven't learned to do. . . Yet.

[@234ddrtttt]

There are methods without welding,aluminum slot profiles and bolt connectors but more expemsive.😊

[@adame924]

Nice build, would you have done anything different if you had to do it over again?

[@themellowmechanic]

Yes, I would have added another solar panel making it 400 watts. It looks like it would fit if the frame was just a bit longer. 300 watts works perfectly fine though!

[@user-ne1pk5xr4g]

What kind of controller?

[@234ddrtttt]

Depends on your engine voltage this was i guess 36v brushless dc controller.