Solar Powered Golf Cart Charging Systems Imagine..... A Golf Cart With A Solar Powered Charging System That Charges Itself During Play or Work
We now carry a complete line of Solar Powered Cart Chargers from SunGoSystems that includes 90, 187, 305 and 350 watt units. Never go without lots of free power again...please contact us for pricing on these new and powerful additions. Starting at only $973.00.
Reducing your electricity costs while extending the useful life of the cart batteries, and while you enjoy the electricity savings and improved dependability, you will value the peace of mind and satisfaction of peppy golf carts that are continuously charged with the SunCatcher solar charging system.
SunCatcher Canada is a manufacturer of the SunCatcher brand of solar powered roofs or tops for golf carts. Your electric golf car or golf cart can be outfitted to use our solar charging system. You'll save utility costs and contribute to our world in an environmentally friendly way. Emission Rates CO emissions: CO2 emissions: To put these numbers in context to other areas of high emissions on campus, the following is comparable data gathered from the Engineering department: The results: Regarding the Ford Taurus, one cart = 4 Taurus’ in NOx emissions and 8 Taurus’ in CO emissions.
In other words; A gas golf cart is 4 to 8 times more polluting than a Ford Taurus.
TAX BREAK Please use the following link for general insturctions and the 3468 form:
SunCatcher developed the solar charging system, with leading golf course owners and electric car manufacturers to be ultra reliable, easy to install, and maintenance-free. Designed to fit all major brands of golf and utility cars, SunCatcher Canopy tops will convert your existing or new electric cart to solar power. SunCatcher is powered by state-of-the-art photovoltaic cells that produce electricity directly from sunlight - similar to solar-powered calculators and space satellites. SunCatcher's solar charging system directly powers the golf cart when driven in daylight. When the golf cart is at rest, SunCatcher charges the golf car battery. And SunCatcher's integrated charge controller ensures your batteries will not be overcharged by the sun.
Who are some of the purchasers of the Solar Canopies in the Phoenix Area?
The City of Buckeye - http://www.buckeyeaz.gov/
Simpson Norton - distributors of Toro and Club Car turf products - http://www.simpsonnorton.com/
Desert Golf Cars - dealer of Yamaha Golf Cars - http://www.desertgolfcars.com/
Numerous Individual Golf Cart Owners
Test Results Below:
For more information please fill out the form below:
Gas Powered Golf Cart Emissions: In 2004 Princeton University reported on the possibility of reducing the amount of gas emissions from the University fleet. A total of approximately 440 vehicles were examined, including 92 golf carts. The club carts on campus provided the largest amount of harmful emissions - carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other gases. The study is detailed below:
These calculations are based on averages for each cart. We estimated that each cart was used on average for 2.5 hours each week.
HC & NOx
2.5 hrs/wk x 52 wks/yr. x 10.5 hp x0.011 lb/hphr=15.015 lbs/yr x ton/2000lbs = 0.008 T/yr / cart x 90 carts ~ 0.7 tons / year NOx / Fleet
2.5 hrs/wk x 52 wks/yr x 10.5 hp x 0.439 lbs/hphr = 599.235 lbs/yr x 1 ton/2000 lbs = 0.3 T/yr / Cart x 90 carts ~ 27 tons/yr CO
2.5 hrs/wk x 52 wks/yr x 10.5 hp x 1.08 lbs/hphr = 1474.2 lbs/yr x 1 ton/2000 lbs = 0.7371 Tons/yr/cart x 90 carts = 66 Tons/yr Fleet
Power Plant: NOx = 79 Tons/yr. vs. Cart Fleet
CO = 92 Tons/yr.
CO2 = 90,000 Ton/yr.
Ford Taurus: NOx = 0.002 Tons/yr vs. Single Cart
CO = 0.032 Tons/yr.
CO2 = 2.21 Tons/yr
Taurus has more horsepower so naturally more CO2 emissions.
From data the Cart Fleet is surprisingly close to the power plant.
You may even get a tax break from installing and using this system*.
You can get a Federal Income Tax Credit for buying solar on form 3468, line 2b. Below is an example of the breakdown for that credit:
Solar Panel = $1600.00
Batteries = 600.00 (if applicable)
Total = $2200.00
Total on line 2b of IRS Form 3468 is $2200.00 x 30% = $660.00. Panel only = $480.00
You may even get a tax break from installing and using this system*.You may even get a tax break from installing and using this system*.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3468.pdf Ten years limited warranty from the date of purchase on the canopy. (Five years full and five years prorated)
SunCatcher's design is completely solid state. With no moving parts, SunCatcher is designed for ongoing maintenance-free operation. On those long summer days with multiple rounds, SunCatcher keeps your golf car in play all day - earning money instead of taking up space charging in the garage. SunCatcher also helps avoid those occasional mid-course failures that slow down play and strand players.
Reduce Recharging Expenses:
SunCatcher solar charging system operates and provides a constant charge even on cool and cloudy days. SunCatcher produces the most savings during sunny weather - conveniently when course usage is greatest. Every bit of solar electricity reduces your recharging expenses. SunCatcher solar powered golf carts recharge a third faster and use a third less energy than conventional carts. With SunCatcher, you can stop worrying about tomorrow's uncertain electricity prices because it's quite likely the sun will be shining.
Why Should You Buy A SunCatcher Solar Panel Canopies For Your Electric Golf Cart? A 120-volt battery charger is rated to draw 10 amps of power. The power you use in charging the batteries is measured in kilowatt-hours. The formula is volts times amps equals watts: 120v x 10 amps = 1200 watts: 1200 watts = 1.2 kilowatts
When the charger is first plugged in, it draws close to 10 full amps for a few minutes and then drops off to 5 or 6 amps for the majority of the remaining charging time. The recommended time to achieve full charge is five hours. The last couple of hours the charger draws slightly over 1 amp. Studies over a thirty-day period have determined the average amount of power consumed is consistent with the following formula. 2. Double the Battery Life For more information or purchase please fill out the form below: Test: Conducted by SolarGreenCompany.com LLC
Test Dates: April 25, 2008 – May 7, 29-2008
Test Location: Sun City West, Arizona.
Solar Panel: Suncatcher Golf, one piece molded, roof mounted solar panel charging system.
Output: Approximately 2.4 amps.
Cart Make: 2000 Ezgo Golf Cart w/golf club rack and high speed motor.
Owner: SolarGreenCompany.com
Top Speed: 20 mph
Batteries: US Energy purchased on 4/26/2006 – 2 years old.
System: 36 volt electric.
Charge: No charger on site for 2 weeks. Each day cart was direct sunlight charged for 6 hours. Cart was fully charged at the beginning of the test as per charge meter.
Test - 1: April 27, 2008 - 18 holes of play beginning @ 7:00am – 6410 yard Golf Course. Weight: 2 adults 2 golf bags – approximately 400 pounds.
Results: No measurable loss of power or performance during stop and go play. Charge meter did not drop below 3/4.
Test - 2: April 27, 2008 - 15 miles (26400 yards) of non-stop driving over a circular measured street course beginning @ 12:00pm. Weight: 1 adult and 2 golf bags – approximately 250 pounds.
Results: No measurable loss of power or performance during test. Charge meter did not drop below 1/2.
Test – 3: April 27, 2008 - Golf cart fully recharged in less than 1 hour of direct sunlight @ 1:00pm.
Test – 4: May 2, 2008 - Golf cart garaged for 4 days with no charging. Solar charged 1 hour. 9 holes of play and 2.7 miles of non-stop driving beginning @ 11:30am.
Weight: 1 adult and 2 golf bags – approximately 250 pounds.
Results: Charge nearly depleted. Solar charged 2 hours then garaged.
Test – 5: May 3, 2008
Pre Charge: Solar charged for 3.5 hours beginning @ 1:30pm.
Weight: 1 adult and 2 golf bags – approximately 250 pounds.
Results: Charge depleted after 7 holes of play. Cart stopped.
Test – 6: May 4, 2008 – Solar charged for 10 hours.
Results: Charge meter on 1/2.
Test – 7: May 5, 2008
Pre Charge: Solar Charged for 3 hours beginning @ 9:00 am.
Weight: 2 adults – approximately 350 pounds.
Results: Charge depleted after 3 miles of street driving.
Post Charge: Parked outside for rest of day and night.
Test – 8: May 6, 2008 – Parked outside for day and night.
Results: Charge meter on 1/2.
Test – 9: May 7, 2008 – Parked outside for day and night.
Results: Charge meter on 3/4.
Test – 10: May 8, 2008 – Plugged in and fully charged.
Test – 11: Ongoing…
Conclusions: If fully charged (solar charged at least 6 hours per day):
Golf cart functioned properly, under normal driving conditions, from sun up until sun down, with no measurable or discernable loss of power or performance. Cart would run well into darkness before being fully discharged. Cart solar recharges slowly after fully discharging the batteries. Cart should not be allowed to fully discharge.
Variables that may affect Performance: Copyright © SolarGreenCompany.com, LLC – 2008 – Intellectual Property – All Rights Reserved
Arizona is a further 25% Tax Credit (form 310) off the total cost of installation for a combined Tax Credit of 55%. Solar Panel only = $1600 x 55% = $880.00 or an out of pocket cost of $1600 - $880.00 = $720.00 after tax net cost.
* Laws and tax code change. Please consult your tax professional before using this information as a basis for your purchase.
Warranty Period:
One year from date of purchase by the original owner, on all workmanship and parts.
Five years from date of purchase by the original owner to replace solar panels defective in producing power.
1. Reduce Cost of Charging Batteries by at least 30%.
120 volts x 4 amps x 5 hrs = 2400 watt hours
The solar panel charging system delivers 2.4 amps at 36 volts = 90 watt hours
Ensuring the golf car is outside for 10 hours each day produces the following results.
2.4 amps x 36 volts x 10 hours = 864 watts: 864 watts divided by 2400 watts = 36% savings
The number of times a battery can be cycled before it is worn out increases significantly as the percentage depth of discharge declines. A battery, which is required to deliver 50% of its power, will provide 30% to 50% more cycles than when it is drained to 80% depth of discharge. In other words the battery will last approximately twice as long if it is continually being charged. There is sulfur in the acid that has a tendency to settle, and become a solid, as the battery is discharged. To keep the sulfur mixed with acid the battery has to be recharged. A battery that is being charged continuously has a boiling effect to keep the sulfur from separating from the acid and becoming a solid. This produces a longer battery life.
3. Huge Tax Incentive
4. Because It's The Right Thing To Do
$1600.00 + taxes and installation
Test Results:
Operational and Performance Testing
Charge; Weight; Sunlight/Clouds; Age of Batteries; Cart location, Speed, etc.
