SOLTURA is our new premium range of solar panels. The name was not chosen at random: Sol stands for ‘sun’, whilst -tura is the Latin suffix also used in our other product ranges — such as AVANTURA for our power stations. One family, one promise of quality.

Unlike a traditional range of solar panels, the SOLTURA Pro Series includes only those solar panels which we at AutoSolar know from our own experience to be truly reliable — tested under real-world conditions, not just on the spec sheet. High-performance monocrystalline cells, hail-resistant safety glass, anodised aluminium frames, IP65-certified junction boxes: this is the standard to which every solar panel in this range adheres.

Not every surface is flat. Camper van roofs have curves, and boats even more so. This is exactly where the semi-flexible SOLTURA 160 Pro demonstrates its strengths.

This semi-flexible solar panel features an integrated aluminium core — a detail that sets it apart from most other flexible solar panels on the market. The aluminium core dissipates heat more effectively, maintains a stable shape and ensures that the solar panel does not ‘stretch out’ even after years in the sun, as can happen with pure plastic laminates.

What is the SOLTURA 160 Pro – semi-flexible solar panel with aluminium core – suitable for?

• Campervan roofs and motorhomes, where every kilogram counts
• Sailing yachts and motorboats, where a rigid glass panel is not an option
• Vanlife conversions, where form and appearance are just as important as performance

At 160 watts and just 3 mm thick, this solar panel is the compromise you don’t have to make if your roof isn’t perfectly flat.

At the other end of the spectrum is the SOLTURA 400 Pro — our most powerful solar panel in the range, designed for anyone who wants a single solar panel to do the work of three.

72 monocrystalline solar cells, entirely black, protected by hail-resistant safety glass and an anodised aluminium frame. The result: 400 watts of rated power from a single solar panel that works just as well on large motorhome roofs, on boats with sufficient space, or as the central element of a balcony power plant.

What is the SOLTURA 400 Pro suitable for?

• Large motorhomes and campervans with plenty of roof space
• Boats and sailing yachts that need one high-performance solar panel rather than several smaller ones
• Balcony power stations where a single solar panel achieves the desired feed-in power — without having to mount two modules on the railing

One solar panel, one mounting point, less cabling. Sometimes the simplest solution is also the best.

Whilst the Pro models are all about maximum performance and flexibility, the SOLTURA ULTRA range tackles a completely different problem: shading. Anyone who has ever installed a solar panel under a tree, next to an aerial or in the shadow of a sail mast will be familiar with the problem. With a conventional solar panel, a single shaded cell is enough to cause the output of the entire string to drop dramatically.

The SOLTURA ULTRA solar panels solve this problem with a genuine world first: a patented honeycomb structure combined with cell-level shading management. Shaded areas are automatically bypassed, whilst the rest of the solar panel continues to generate electricity uninterrupted. Added to this is a patented heat-insulating backsheet that prevents hot spots — an effect which, in conventional flexible solar panels, can lead to a loss of output and, in the worst case, a fire hazard.

And because a glass-free design also means less weight: Weighing just 4.4 kg per square metre, SOLTURA ULTRA solar panels are around 63% lighter than conventional glass modules.

Four solar panels, four use cases. So you don’t have to search for ages, here’s the short version:

If you’re unsure, simply email us at anfrage@autosolar.ch; we’ll be happy to advise you — whether you’re looking for a solar panel for your campervan roof, your boat or your balcony power station.