170Wp off-grid photovoltaic kit for remote locations
The STARTER+170 off-grid solar kit, 170 Wp at 12V, lets you build a standalone system with good autonomy for light loads. The controller's dusk function switches the load on automatically at sunset: ideal for LED lights, gates and small devices in remote locations.
The STARTER+170 off-grid solar kit, 170 Wp at 12V, lets you build a standalone system with good autonomy to power light loads where the grid does not reach. The charge controller features a dusk-to-dawn function that automatically switches the load on at sunset: ideal for LED lights, gates, pumps and small devices.
Technical specifications
| PV power | 170 Wp |
| System voltage | 12 V |
| Charge controller | PWM 10A with dusk function |
| Battery | AGM lead-acid 100 Ah |
| Usable battery capacity | ~ 600 Wh |
| Connectors | MC4 |
How the STARTER+170 kit works
The 170 Wp panel charges the 100 Ah AGM battery through the PWM 10A controller, which protects the battery and manages automatic load switching at dusk. The energy directly powers 12V DC loads. With ~600 Wh usable, it offers more autonomy than the STARTER+80 and STARTER+100 models. Full self-consumption system, with no grid feed-in and no paperwork.
What the kit includes
- 170 Wp solar panel
- PWM 10A charge controller with dusk function
- AGM lead-acid battery 100 Ah
- MC4 connectors for the panel
Ideal applications
LED lighting for cabins, garden sheds and shelters, gate operation, powering pumps and surveillance systems in areas not served by the national grid.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference from the STARTER+80 and +100?
The STARTER+170 has a 170 Wp panel and a 100 Ah AGM battery (~600 Wh usable), offering the highest production and autonomy in the STARTER line, ideal for 12V loads with more frequent use.
What is the dusk-to-dawn function for?
It automatically switches the load (for example the lights) on at sunset and off at dawn, with no manual switches: useful for security lighting and light points in remote areas.
How much energy does it produce per year?
Estimated yield ranges from about 200 kWh in northern regions up to 270 kWh in sunnier areas, depending on solar irradiation and panel orientation.
Can I use 230V appliances?
The kit is designed for 12V loads. For 230V appliances you need to add a small inverter, bearing in mind the 100 Ah battery capacity.
Does the kit require permits or paperwork?
No. As a standalone self-consumption system it does not feed energy into the grid and requires no notification to the network operator.
📦 Shipping information for international customers
This solar kit is primarily sold and shipped within Italy. If you are interested in receiving it elsewhere in Europe, please contact us at info@mrwatt.eu stating the product you are interested in and your delivery address — we will get back to you with a shipping quote as soon as possible. ☀️