How long does the solar panel takes to charge the batterers?

The solar panel will provide continuous current to the control board when sunlight is hitting the panel but this is a very low rate of current of around 300mA-500mA. The Ghost Controls system control board has an on-board integrated charging circuit that controls how much current will be sent to the battery so that it keeps the battery from overcharging. The amount of time needed to charge the battery is impossible to specify because it depends on a number of factors including but not limited to: -the number of hours of direct vs. indirect sunlight hitting the panel -the number of cycles -the current voltage and age of the battery -the ambient temperature of the battery -any continuous or periodic discharge of the battery by connected items -other accessories that are connected to it -geographic location in the country of the solar panel We have a help guide on our support website that shows recommendations for the number of panels needed based on your geographic location, the type of system (single vs. dual), and the number of panels you have installed. This guide can be located at "https://myghostcontrols.force.com/Support/s/article/Solar-Panel-Recommendations-by-Installation-Location". If you need further assistance, please give us a call at 850-558-5520 or chat with us on our website Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Eastern Time Thank you for your interest in Ghost Controls

Does this panel require a solar charger or is it built in?

The solar charge controller is included in the Ghost Controls gate opener system main control board. It is not part of the solar panel itself so as long as you are connecting the panel to our gate opener system, you do not need a separate solar charge controller. Thank you for your interest in Ghost Controls

Can you use the solar panel for anything else besides a gate opener?

Yes. This is a 10Watt monocrystalline solar panel and mounting kit that will work with almost any other solar system. Thank you for your interest in Ghost Controls

I plan on buying this solar panel to use with my Mighty Mule 360 gate opener. What additional accessories do i need to complete the hook up?

You should not need anything provided your gate opener has inputs for a positive and negative wire for a solar panel. The solar panel has these outputs with a cord about six feet long.

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A**R

Thoroughly satisfied

Thoroughly pleased with my purchase. Installation instructions were easy to follow, and everything is working perfectly.

6.09.2025

K**D

WORKS GREAT WITH GHOST SYSTEM

WORKS WELL FOR MY GHOST GATE SYSTEM. GOOD ENERGY STORAGE

16.10.2025

O**U

Does a good job

Does a good job of picking up distant station. Easy to install.

23.06.2025

P**P

Well made Solar Panel with mounting hardware

The solar panel is well made and comes with mounting hardware for a 2 to 3 inch pole. Pole not included. Once up tested the output. On an overcast day this panel puts out 16.8 volts, more than enough to keep the charger on the gate putting out 12.8 volts. Very happy with it so far.

15.10.2024

B**A

Perfect upgrade

My gate opener was installed with a 10-watt solar panel. Worked well until this winter. More clouds & rain than usual in CA this year. Direct sunlight was heavily filtered or sometimes completely blocked. The battery could not fully charge in the limited hours of sunlight. Rather than relocating the panel or adding 10-watt panel(s) in series, I replaced the 10-watt with this 30-watt panel and added a backup battery. It generates more power faster and can completely charge two batteries with the few hours of sunlight per day during the winter. Quick and easy to install, and plenty of reliable power now. Did not require tech support.

29.03.2023

D**W

label on wires may be wrong

Installed today. Note that the one I got May 2025 had the labels on the wires reversed. Red wire goes to your positive terminal on the control board. My product from ghost controls wrongly had the red wire leaving the solar panel labeled as “-“

10.05.2025

D**H

Works as advertised

I bought this panel to install in parallel with my original that I bought with the gate operator. I'm in a wooded area so it's impossible for me to get the 8 hrs Ghost Controls reccommends, so I was going to locate this second one in a different location, which would have required me to dig accross my driveway. Instead I figured I'd try to add next to my first one just to see, and it's worked great! Once summer rolls around, I get plenty of sunshine, so it is only an issue in winter months. Glad I bought this second one. If I had to do it over I would have ordered the larger panel to start with, but this works fine.

29.02.2024

R**C

Spooky good

9.06.2025

Brand	Ghost Controls
Material	Monocrystalline Silicon
Product Dimensions	24"L x 13.75"W x 4"H
Item Weight	9.4 Pounds
Efficiency	High Efficiency
Included Components	charge controller
Maximum Voltage	12 Volts (DC)
Maximum Power	30 Watts
Special Feature	Compatibility with automatic gate opener systems
UPC	855615006547
Manufacturer	Ghost Controls
Part Number	AX30W
Item Weight	9.4 pounds
Item model number	AX30
Size	2. 30W Monocrystalline
Color	Silver
Style	Modern
Power Source	Solar-Powered
Wattage	30 watts
Item Package Quantity	1
Special Features	Compatibility with automatic gate opener systems
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Warranty Description	18 Month Warranty

30 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel Kit for Automatic Gate Opener Systems Model AX30

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