Can you put solar panels on a golf cart?
I don't know much about solar panels, energy, or electricity. But I'm curious they have electric carts, and small electric cars, that you just plug into your house and it automatically charges. Is it possible to put solar panels on the roof of a golf cart so that when the cart is parked the sun will charge the batteries while your like in the store or somewhere? Is it how long would it take the sun to charge six golf cart batteries? or would you have to use some sort of other type of batteries?
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You could definitely put solar panels on a golf cart! In fact, I am sure it has been done before. The length of time it takes to charge the batteries would depend on the efficiency and size of the panels, the capacity of the batteries, and the amount of sunlight. Chances are you could use the stock batteries, the only other thing you'd need (aside from the solar panels) is a solar charge controller.
Jan 9, 2011. 5:52 PMandy4639
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I have yet seen a solar panel keep a cart running. I've been working on them for 15 years and haven't seen one that would keep a cart going without charging it up over night.
Jan 30, 2011. 3:16 AMacornstu
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your right, except for the fact that most solar panels i've seen don't work to well at night :) just kidding.
i think he means that he wants to keep the batts topped off. for example if i lived a few blocks from the store i could whip the cart out of the garage and gather up some groceries, then park it again with the batteries hopefully still full.
as far as running them non stop. would be nice, but no. to run a 48v golf cart full bore you'd probly have to build a 40' goosneck trailer full of panels. lol
i think he means that he wants to keep the batts topped off. for example if i lived a few blocks from the store i could whip the cart out of the garage and gather up some groceries, then park it again with the batteries hopefully still full.
as far as running them non stop. would be nice, but no. to run a 48v golf cart full bore you'd probly have to build a 40' goosneck trailer full of panels. lol
Oct 26, 2009. 4:28 PMSolarGolf
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YES YOU CAN! And many have! This past May, Sebonack Golf Club in Southhampton, NY converted 39 of their 40 Golf carts into Solar. Earlier this year, the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course in Hong Kong became the first club in the world to outfit its entire fleet of golf carts with Solar tops. Both claim an annual savings of over $50,000.00 US by going Solar. Hawaii Prince Golf course is on the band wagon as well. They just purchased 10 solar golf cart systems for their fleet. This is definitely a trend that should be watched. I am a dealer for a unique Peel and Stick Solar Golf Cart System that works on ANY golf cart. Custom Cart, Specialized Cart, EZ-GO, Club Car, Yamaha, etc. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me. www.solarforgolfcarts.com
Jun 21, 2009. 1:49 PMjhc
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I would suggest for you to look at our website www.solardrive.com - we actually offer such a solution.
Feb 24, 2009. 10:24 AMkevincst
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http://www.solarenergygolfcarts.com/kbYes you can with a new paten pending Golf cart kit; after you install or even before become a dealer and sell them to your community now and in the future
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