ovSolar Home Power

Design specifications include the solar panel, battery and solar lamps. The solar module is a polycrystalline silicon panel with 8 Wp of maximum power point. The battery is lithium-ion type with 3,7 V of nominal voltage and 8000 mAh capacity. Fosera lamps are LED type and have various light outputs: 200 lumens/100 lumens/10 lumens.

Technical support is provided by the manufacturer.

The product warranty is two-years, including the TV. The expected lifecycle is unknown.

A Solar Home System composed of a 49 Wp maximum power polycrystalline silicon panel and 10,8 V and 20 Ah capacity lithium-ion battery connected to 5 light points, the Fosera TV, a basic mobile phone and a smartphone has the following running hours after a typical day of solar charging (5 kWh/m²/day):

When used separately: The 4 lights of 2000 lumens in total are powered for 12h, the 500 mA torch for 450h, the 24” Fosera TV for 12h, the basic mobile phone (3,7 Wh) for 34 h and the smartphone (5,7 Wh) for 22h.

When used in combination: The 4 lights of 2000 lumens in total are powered for 7,5h, the 500 mA torch for 7,7 h, the 24” Fosera TV for 3,7h and the basic mobile phone (3,7 Wh) for 2 h. The smartphone is not specified.

Complete vetted performance in the Lightning Global assessment here.

The Solar Home power is a “plug and play” device, however, electrical installation and control guidelines provided by ovSolar must be followed to avoid electrical shocks.