Lumera Solar Panels

The Lumera Solar Panels

For the 2026 season, we added an important new element to our electrical installation: three Lumera solar panels of 220 watts each, for a total power of 660 watts.

We chose these Canadian panels for several reasons: their recent cell technology, their compact format, their reasonable weight and their design adapted to the harsh conditions found on a boat. Their bifacial technology also recovers some of the light reflected off the back of the panel, which is particularly interesting on the water.

We were also looking for panels capable of maintaining good performance in conditions that are not always perfect. On board, the sun’s orientation constantly changes and shaded areas can appear. The technologies used in current panels make it easier to cope with these situations than older generations of panels.

After our first season, we are very pleased with the performance achieved. With our 660 watts of solar, almost all the energy we consume daily is now produced directly by the panels.

Occasionally, when we run the engine, we take the opportunity to bring the batteries back to 100%. But otherwise, our storage capacity would allow us to remain self-sufficient for more than ten days, provided the sun shows up to recharge the batteries.

For us, it is therefore much more than a simple addition to the electrical installation: it is what now allows us to live and work aboard Éolo with true energy autonomy.

*This article is not sponsored. It is simply our experience and opinion after installing and using the Lumera solar panels aboard Éolo.*