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Old 11-14-2011, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jrheydt View Post
I have a solar panel on my golf cart. You don't get a great increase in range with a solar panel. I think that my batteries will last a little longer having the solar panel. They are 3 years old and when the cart is standing still on my speedometer it shows 51.2 volts. I think you may see some increase in range. As to whether its worth it my solar panel cost $1700. With the colder weather lately my batteries are losing a charge faster than when the weather is warmer. I try to conserve the batteries by driving slower to "distant" courses which helps.

I can't give you a definitive answer regarding solar panels. I got mine from Solar for Golf Carts at 352-209-2049.

John

So if a solar panel doesn't increase your range, do you have to plug in at night? Or do you have plenty of spare capacity at the end of each day the solar takes care of all your cart's energy requirement?