COMING SOON:
Solar-Powered Air Conditioning System
Enjoy cooler sleeping quarters in your boat, RV, or off-grid location.
In 2019, Clark created an experimental solar-powered air conditioner for our antique boat. After 18 months of research and testing, we've deemed it a success. Because the parts are difficult to purchase individually, we are preparing to invest in a small number of units and then make the parts, kits, and assembled units available for the public. This page has current details and a list of updates. Check back soon for more information. In the meantime, you can complete our survey and sign up for updates.
SYSTEM BENEFITS
High Efficiency
To our knowledge, this is the most efficient unit on the market.
Runs at <200 Watts, as configured in the video above
Compatible with 12V or 24V systems
Coefficient of power >7
Adjustable speed and power
No Noisy Generator
Designed to run off of solar and batteries alone
As quiet as a refrigerator
Sized Just Right
5000 BTU capacity—perfect for a single sleeping area
One of the smallest units on the market
Lightweight—compressor weighs less than 4 pounds
Can be adjusted for peak efficiency in your application)
Customizable
Choose which individual cabin(s) to air condition
Available as parts, DIY kits (coming summer 2021) or ready-to-install models (coming 2022)
BUYING OPTIONS (COMING SOON)
We are in the process of creating packages ranging from the hard-to-find compressor only to a full, ready-to-install kit. We will first make these available to our Patreon supporters, then to people who sign up using this survey. We hope to start shipping orders at the end of summer 2021. Patrons will get first access to the manual and parts list, with sources to buy.
Compressor Only - coming fall 2021
This compact 5000-BTU military-grade compressor will allow you to run a very efficient air conditioner in a very small space. Unfortunately, it's not available in retail stores or for individual orders. But we plan to order in bulk directly from the manufacturer and make them available to those who want them for DIY projects. If you already have a source for a condenser, this is the right package for you.
✓ Compressor w/Control Unit
✓ Instruction Manual
✓ Parts List
DIY Marine Parts (Compressor + Saltwater-cooled Condenser + DIY Info) - coming fall 2021
This package will include the compressor (see above), plus an appropriate saltwater-cooled condenser that will stand up to years of saltwater exposure in a marine application. These two parts are difficult to source yourself, and usually require a bulk order or are very expensive. These two parts can help you build your own air conditioning unit with a very small footprint, perfect for marine applications. This package will also include a parts list with sources to find everything you need to assemble your own system.
✓ Compressor w/Control Unit
✓ Saltwater-Cooled Condenser
✓ Instruction Manual
✓ Parts List
DIY RV Parts (Compressor + Air-cooled Condenser + DIY Info) - coming fall 2021
This package will include the compressor (see above), plus an appropriate air-cooled condenser for your project. These two parts are difficult to source yourself, and usually require a bulk order or are very expensive. These two parts can help you build your own air conditioning unit with a very small footprint, perfect for non-marine applications. This package will also include a parts list with sources to find everything you need to assemble your own system.
✓ Compressor w/Control Unit
✓ Air-Cooled Condenser
✓ Instruction Manual
✓ Parts List
Ready-to-Install Marine Kit - coming 2022
This package will include the specialty parts needed to build your own saltwater-cooled system. It includes everything you can't get at your local hardware store.
✓ Compressor w/Control Unit
✓ Saltwater-Cooled Condenser
✓ Filter Drier
✓ Evaporator / Air Handler
✓ Refrigerant Hoses & Fittings
✓ Fan Speed Controller
✓ Boost Converter (for 12V systems only)
✓ Relay
✓ Potentiometer (for adjusting compressor speed)
✓ Thermostat w/ Humidity Sensor
✓ Water pump
✓ Instruction Manual
Ready-to-Install RV Kit - coming 2022
This package will include the specialty parts needed to build your own air-cooled system. It includes everything you can't get at your local hardware store.
✓ Compressor w/Control Unit
✓ Air-Cooled Condenser
✓ Filter Drier
✓ Evaporator / Air Handler
✓ Refrigerant Hoses & Fittings
✓ Fan Speed Controller
✓ Boost Converter (for 12V systems only)
✓ Relay
✓ Potentiometer (for adjusting compressor speed)
✓ Thermostat w/ Humidity Sensor
✓ Instruction Manual
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