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 iemens Solar, one of the world's leading manufacturers
of solar photovoltaic cells and modules, has introduced a line
of battery-charger kits that provide cost-effective solar-power
solutions for boat owners. The Siemens Solar Marine Power Kits
are complete packaged systems that include everything boat owners
need for quick and easy installation.
 Each
Siemens Solar Marine Power Kit includes a solar module, a charge
controller, mounting hardware, heavy-duty wiring, and an installation
guide. The kits are available in a variety of power outputs (50,
75 and 100 watts) to meet the various needs of boat owners operating
direct current (DC) appliances.
"We
believe our unique solution is unmatched in the boating market
- a complete kit, containing our world-class solar module, at
a very attractive price," said Chet Farris, Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer of Siemens Solar Industries.
Siemens Solar
Marine Power Kits were developed in response to the needs of
the growing boating market. The US market for boats and other
recreational watercraft was $19.2 billion in 1998. According
to recent figures, the US market for marine accessories was $1.1
billion. Currently, there are more than 12 million boats registered
in the United States. Additionally, Siemens Solar is the foremost
supplier of solar modules for the US Coast Guard for a variety
of navigational aids such as buoys, channel markers, and lighthouses.
These new
kits provide the following features and benefits:
- Quiet battery charging, eliminating the need
for on-board generators.
- Economical power when compared to a lifetime
of shore power fees.
- Reliable performance because they are rugged,
weather-tested and have no moving parts.
- Environmentally superior because they use
sunlight instead of fossil fuels.
- Built for the long-term with a 25-year limited
warranty on the 50-, 75-, and 100-watt solar panels and five
years on the other system components.
- Easily expandable and virtually maintenance-free
Siemens
Solar authorized PowerPro dealers can provide assistance in Marine
Power Kit system sizing and configuration. Consumers interested
in purchasing the kits can locate authorized PowerPro dealers
by calling Siemens Solar at 800-947-6527. Parties interested
in becoming Siemens Solar authorized Solar PowerPro dealers should
contact Garland Ermis at the same number.
Suggested
retail pricing for the Marine Power Kits ranges from $549 for
the Marine Power Kit 50 to $949 for the 100-watt model. The 50,
75 and 100-watt products are in stores. 
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