Victron BlueSolar 56 Cell 285W Monocrystalline Solar Panel
Uncompromising off-grid power from the benchmark name in 12V and solar. The Victron BlueSolar 285W brings together high-efficiency monocrystalline cells and Victron's renowned build quality in a panel engineered to perform — and keep performing — season after season, whether it's mounted on a touring caravan, a vessel, or a permanent off-grid array.
Dependable output in North Queensland sun
Rated at 285W with 8.63A of maximum-power current, the 56-cell array pushes serious charging current into larger dual-battery and off-grid banks. Victron's low −0.45%/°C temperature coefficient keeps it producing efficiently through long, high-UV Townsville afternoons — where cheaper panels lose ground the moment they heat up on a tin roof.
Engineered to last
High-transmission tempered glass, a rigid anodised aluminium frame, and a sealed junction box with bypass diodes to protect output under partial shade — the same standard that runs through the entire BlueSolar range.
Technical specifications
- Rated power (Pmax): 285 W (±3%)
- Max-power voltage (Vmp): 33.4 V
- Max-power current (Imp): 8.63 A
- Open-circuit voltage (Voc): 38.9 V
- Short-circuit current (Isc): 9.08 A
- Cells: 56-cell monocrystalline
- Dimensions: 1550 × 880 × 35 mm
- Weight: 14.32 kg
- Maximum system voltage: 1000 V
- Temperature coefficient (Pmax): −0.45 %/°C
Best paired with a Victron SmartSolar MPPT controller (required — the higher voltage suits a 24V system) for fast, efficient charging with Bluetooth monitoring.
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