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If solar panels are the engine of your narrowboat power system, your batteries are the fuel tank. They determine how long you can live comfortably between charges, how much power you can safely use and how often you need to run the engine. Choosing the right narrowboat battery setup is one of the most important […]

Winter is when your narrowboat solar system proves whether it was sized properly. In summer, almost any setup feels impressive. Batteries stay full, engine hours drop and solar seems effortless. Winter is different. Days are short, the sun sits low and cloud cover becomes normal rather than occasional. If you live full time on a

If you are planning a narrowboat solar setup, one of the first questions you will ask is how many panels you actually need. The honest answer is that it depends entirely on how you live aboard. Two boats can have identical roof space and completely different power needs. Solar should be sized around usage, not

If you are living on a narrowboat in the UK, your solar setup is not a luxury. It is your power station. Solar panels are what allow you to work remotely, run your fridge, charge your devices and get through long summer days without starting the engine. But they are also one of the most