Marine Solar Panels & Frames
Marine Grade PV Modules & Mounting Frame Kits For use on ships, PV modules or solar panels need to be installed correctly using specialised mounting frames. These long lasting, high quality steel
Note: Costs are expressed in constant 2024 US$ per watt. Global estimates are used before 2010; European market benchmarks thereafter due to limited data availability. Solar photovoltaic module prices refer to the cost of the solar panel itself, and do not include installation or other system components.
Supplied with marine-grade steel mount frames able to withstand the harshest conditions at sea. Marine photovoltaic (PV) panels and mounting frame kits are designed to withstand the harsh conditions at sea & are suitable for all vessels ranging from coastal vessels to ocean-going passenger ferries & cargo ships.
A range of products, solar cell technologies and accessories suitable for ships are available and customized panels are also possible upon request. Marine grade frames and mounting kits for ships & offshore applications are also available. For use on ships, PV modules or solar panels need to be installed correctly using specialised mounting frames.
Average price of solar modules, expressed in US dollars per watt, adjusted for inflation. Data source: IRENA (2025); Nemet (2009); Farmer and Lafond (2016) – Learn more about this data Note: Costs are expressed in constant 2024 US$ per watt.
Marine Grade PV Modules & Mounting Frame Kits For use on ships, PV modules or solar panels need to be installed correctly using specialised mounting frames. These long lasting, high quality steel
Solar photovoltaic panel prices Average price of solar modules, expressed in US dollars per watt, adjusted for inflation.
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