Solar Battery Chargers | McMaster-Carr

Filter by

Battery Connection

Output Wattage

Flexibility

Width

Height

Battery Chemistry

Depth

Charging Current

Large-Cell Charger Type

Battery Cell Type

Mounting Hole Diameter

Battery Connection Cord Length

108"

132"

15 ft.

Number of Mounting Holes

Sensor Type

Battery Capacity

Voltage

Mount Type

Wattage

Run Time

REACH

RoHS

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

EAR99

DFARS Specialty Metals

Ring ID

Environment

American Wire Gauge (AWG)

Forward

How can we improve?

34 Products

About Brightness

About Wire and Cable

About Light Appearance

Rigid

Flexible

Keep batteries charged even when electricity is unavailable. These chargers can be used in any battery capacity range.

Automatic chargers continuously provide a low-level charge to maintain the battery without overcharging.

					Mounting Holes
For Battery Voltage	For Battery Cap., amp-hrs.	Charging Current, A	Output Wattage, W	Battery Connection Type (Cord Lg.)	No. of	Dia.	Mounting Fasteners Included	Includes	Backing Material	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.		Each
Rigid
Automatic Chargers for Dry-Cell AGM Lead Acid and Wet-Cell Lead Acid Batteries
12	__	0.2	2.4	Terminal Clamp (108"), 12V Vehicle Plug (108")	4	0.11"	Yes	__	__	19 3/8"	10 1/4"	1 3/8"	00000000	000000
12	__	0.4	4.8	Terminal Clamp (132"), 12V Vehicle Plug (132")	4	0.11"	Yes	__	__	17 1/4"	15"	2 3/4"	00000000	00000
Flexible
Manual Chargers for Dry-Cell AGM Lead Acid and Wet-Cell Lead Acid Batteries
12	2-50	0.45	7	5/16" ID Ring Terminal (15ft.), 3/8" ID Ring Terminal (15ft.)	4	3/8"	No	3-ft. Cord with 12V Vehicle Socket	Vinyl Plastic	23"	14 1/2"	3/64"	0000000	000000
12	5-100	0.9	14	5/16" ID Ring Terminal (15ft.), 3/8" ID Ring Terminal (15ft.)	4	3/8"	No	3-ft. Cord with 12V Vehicle Socket	Vinyl Plastic	42"	14 1/2"	3/64"	0000000	000000

5-ft. Power Cord with 12V Vehicle Plug for Flexible Chargers

0000000

Each

000000

Solar-Powered Motion-Sensing Security Lights

Powered by the sun, these security lights function in areas that don’t have access to electricity. They’re often used to shine light on parking lots, landscaping, signs, entryways, and other outdoor spaces. They turn on when they detect motion. These lights use a built-in LED bulb that lasts longer, is more efficient, and generates less heat than alternatives. The solar panel is built into the top of the lights, so there’s no need to run wire between the two. These lights must be mounted in the sun so they can charge during the day.

Styles B and C are protected from low-pressure jets of liquid such as water from a garden hose.

Style A—Built-In LED Bulbs

				Overall
Voltage	Brightness, lumens	Light Appearance	Wattage, W	Width	Height	Depth	Housing Color	Max. Sensing Distance, ft.	Batteries Included	Charging Time, hrs.	Run Time, hrs.	Mounting Hardware Included		Each
Polyethylene Plastic Lens
3.7V DC	300	Cool (5000K)	3	4"	5"	4 7/8"	Black	25	Yes	4	2	Yes	0000000	000000
3.7V DC	300	Cool (5000K)	3	4"	5"	4 7/8"	White	25	Yes	4	2	Yes	0000000	00000

Style B—Built-In LED Bulbs

				Overall
Voltage	Brightness, lumens	Light Appearance	Wattage, W	Width	Height	Depth	Environmental Rating	Housing Color	Max. Sensing Distance, ft.	Batteries Included	Charging Time, hrs.	Run Time, hrs.	Mounting Hardware Included	Specifications Met		Each
Glass Lens
4V DC	500	Daylight (6000K)	4	4 1/8"	1 1/4"	6 3/4"	IP65	Black	25	Yes	8	6	Yes	CE Marked	0000000	000000

Style C—Built-In LED Bulbs

				Overall
Voltage	Brightness, lumens	Light Appearance	Wattage, W	Width	Height	Depth	Environmental Rating	Housing Color	Max. Sensing Distance, ft.	Batteries Included	Charging Time, hrs.	Run Time, hrs.	Mounting Hardware Included	Specifications Met		Each
Glass Lens
3V DC	1,100	Daylight (6000K)	8.1	12"	3 1/8"	4 1/2"	IP65	Silver	30	Yes	6	8	Yes	CE Marked	0000000	0000000

Remote-Location Solar-Powered Ceiling Lights

Powered by the sun, these lights illuminate outbuildings, shipping containers, and other remote places that lack electricity. They also store up to 12 hrs. of runtime that can be split over several days, so they brighten spaces even on cloudy days and at night. And don't worry about accidentally leaving the lights on and draining the battery—a timer switch turns them off after a set period of time, up to 2 hrs. To maximize battery runtime, these lights use energy-efficient LEDs. They cast a neutral white light that's found in most workspaces and make colors appear natural and vibrant. IP65 rated, they’re dust tight and can handle sprays of water such as those from a garden hose. This means wind, rain, and snow won’t be a problem.

They include all you’ll need to install them: a solar panel, battery, lights, and a timer switch, plus cables to connect them. The lights and solar panels have magnets as well as mounting holes. Pop them on metallic surfaces or bolt them down for permanent installation (fasteners not included). The battery works best when insulated from extreme temperatures—mount it inside your structure for optimal runtime. But if you have to install it outdoors, the battery will be protected from weather in a stainless steel enclosure that’s NEMA 3R rated.

Lights with a 100W solar panel work well in areas with at least 4 1/2 hrs. of direct sunlight between 9 AM and 3 PM. Lights with a 200W solar panel work well in areas with less than 4 1/2 hrs. of direct sunlight between 9 AM and 3 PM.

Two ceiling lights cover up to 160 sq. ft, about the size of a 20 ft. shipping container or small storage area. Three ceiling lights cover up to 320 sq. ft, about the size of a 40 ft. shipping container or small workshop.

Ceiling Light Overall			Solar Panel Overall									Ceiling Light Mounting			Solar Panel Mounting
Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Brightness, lumens	Light Appearance	Wattage	Voltage	Charging Time	Run Time, hrs.	Hardware Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.	Hardware Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.	Environmental Rating	Includes		Each
Built-In LED
100W Solar Panel
53"	6 5/16"	4 1/2"	58 3/4"	26 3/4"	2"	4,750	Neutral (4,000K)	15W	36V DC	3 hrs.	6	No	4	5/32"	Yes	4	1/4"	IP65	Two Ceiling Lights Solar Panel Magnetic Solar Panel Mount Battery NEMA 3R Battery Enclosure Timer Switch with 6 ft. Cable 10 ft. Jumper Cable 15 ft. Connecting Cord	0000000	000000000
53"	6 5/16"	4 1/2"	58 3/4"	26 3/4"	2"	7,130	Neutral (4,000K)	15W	36V DC	3 hrs.	6	No	4	5/32"	Yes	4	1/4"	IP65	Three Ceiling Lights Solar Panel Magnetic Solar Panel Mount Battery NEMA 3R Battery Enclosure Timer Switch with 6 ft. Cable 10 ft. Jumper Cable 15 ft. Connecting Cord	0000000	00000000
200W Solar Panel
53"	6 5/16"	4 1/2"	58 3/4"	26 3/4"	2"	4,750	Neutral (4,000K)	15W	36V DC	90 min.	6	No	4	5/32"	Yes	4	1/4"	IP65	Two Ceiling Lights Solar Panel Magnetic Solar Panel Mount Battery NEMA 3R Battery Enclosure Timer Switch with 6 ft. Cable 10 ft. Jumper Cable 15 ft. Connecting Cord	0000000	00000000
53"	6 5/16"	4 1/2"	58 3/4"	26 3/4"	2"	7,130	Neutral (4,000K)	15W	36V DC	90 min.	6	No	4	5/32"	Yes	4	1/4"	IP65	Three Ceiling Lights Solar Panel Magnetic Solar Panel Mount Battery NEMA 3R Battery Enclosure Timer Switch with 6 ft. Cable 10 ft. Jumper Cable 15 ft. Connecting Cord	0000000	00000000

High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Wire

Use for solar equipment, automation, continuous motion
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: -85° to 325° F
Insulation: Silicone Rubber

A thick insulation protects this wire from high voltages while maintaining flexibility. The insulation also resists moisture. Often used in automated applications such as robotics, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. It meets UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance. If this wire is exposed to flames, it minimizes how much smoke and halogen it releases.

											Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Performance Properties	Environment	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
10,000V DC/14,000V AC
30	11/40	3 A @ 86° F	0.21"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
12,000V DC/17,000V AC
28	16/40	5 A @ 86° F	0.21"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
26	26/40	6 A @ 86° F	0.22"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
24	42/40	7 A @ 86° F	0.22"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
31,000V DC/44,000V AC
22	66/40	8 A @ 86° F	0.23"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
20	105/40	10 A @ 86° F	0.24"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
42,000V DC/59,000V AC
18	168/40	15 A @ 86° F	0.25"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
16	280/40	19 A @ 86° F	0.26"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
14	441/40	27 A @ 86° F	0.28"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
12	672/40	36 A @ 86° F	0.3"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
10	780/40	47 A @ 86° F	0.33"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
8	1,666/40	65 A @ 86° F	0.39"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
6	2,744/40	95 A @ 86° F	0.44"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
4	1,666/36	125 A @ 86° F	0.5"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

UV-Resistant Wire

Use for outdoors, buildings, solar equipment, power supply
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 190° F
Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Also known as photovoltaic (PV) wire, this wire won’t deteriorate from UV light when used outdoors. Often used in solar panels, the cross-linked polyethylene (XPLE) insulation won’t break down from prolonged exposure to high temperatures. The insulation also resists chemicals. An RHW-2 industry designation means this wire withstands underground and wet locations.

600V AC

								Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Outer Insulation Color		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
12	56/29	55 A @ 86° F	0.21"	PV, RHW-2	UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	Black	0000000	00000	00000
10	84/29	70 A @ 86° F	0.24"	PV, RHW-2	UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	Black	0000000	0000	000
8	157/29	98 A @ 86° F	0.28"	PV, RHW-2	UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	Black	0000000	0000	0000

2,000V AC/2,000V DC

Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.
12	19/25	40 A @ 86° F	0.21"	PV, RHW-2	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	Black, Red	000000	00000	000000	000000	000000
10	19/21	40 A @ 86° F	0.24"	PV, RHW-2	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	Black, Red	000000	00000	00000	00000	000000
8	19/21	55 A @ 86° F	0.3"	PV, RHW-2	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	Black, Red	000000	00000	00000	00000	000000

Solar Flagpole Lights

Illuminate outdoor flags without connecting to an electric power source. These lights have a built-in solar panel that gathers energy from the sun throughout the day to power them at night. Because you don’t need to wire these lights to a standard energy source, you can use them with flagpoles located in the most remote areas of your property. These lights mount on top of your flagpole between the pulley and the ball ornament to illuminate your flag from above. A sensor turns them on automatically at night—no need to remember to switch them on manually.

				Solar Panel
For Maximum Flagpole Height, ft.	Height	ID	OD	Voltage	Wattage	Brightness, lumens	Battery Capacity, mA-hrs.	Features	Light Color		Each
Screw Mount
LED
25	1 1/4"	1/2"	10 1/8"	5.5V DC	1.65W	80	9,000	Automatic Illumination at Night	White	00000000	000000

Email Us