Go Power OBSIDIAN 190W Rigid Solar Kit with MPPT Controller

The hardest part of going solar is often just figuring out which parts belong together. A panel here, a controller there, brackets and connectors from somewhere else, and you're left hoping it all matches. The Go Power KIT1056 takes that guesswork off the table. It's a complete 190-watt rigid solar charging kit that pairs an OBSIDIAN Series 9 monocrystalline panel with a PowerTrak MPPT charge controller, and it includes the mounting hardware and MC4 connectors you need to install it and start charging.

At the center is the OBSIDIAN Series 9 panel, built with high-efficiency 9 bus bar monocrystalline cells behind tempered anti-reflective glass and set in an anodized aluminum frame. Those nine bus bars help collect current more evenly across each cell, and the anti-reflective glass helps the panel make the most of the light it gets. The frame is made to take weather, UV, and the constant vibration of highway travel. Rated at 190 watts with a maximum power voltage of 18.2 volts and a maximum power current of 10.3 amps, it's a well-matched size for keeping a 12-volt house bank charged during trips and quiet stretches off the grid. It's also made in Canada, which speaks to the build quality Go Power puts into the line.

The included PowerTrak MPPT controller is what makes the whole thing charge efficiently. MPPT means maximum power point tracking, and the short version is that it wrings more usable current out of your panel than a basic controller can. Rather than discarding the panel's surplus voltage, it converts that voltage into extra charging current, so more of the sun you collect actually ends up in your batteries. You'll notice the difference most on cold, bright days and in weaker light, when squeezing out every available amp really counts.

Everything in the kit is meant to go together. The panel comes with pre-installed MC4 connectors, the weatherproof plugs that are standard across the solar world, so hookup is quick and the connections stay sealed against moisture. The mounting hardware is included for a secure rooftop attachment, which matters a lot on a vehicle that bounces down rough roads and gets blasted by wind at highway speed. A framed rigid panel, bolted down the right way, is one of the most durable and worry-free ways to carry solar on a roof.

This kit suits plenty of real-world setups. Picture a travel trailer that needs to keep the lights and fridge going without a generator droning all afternoon, a camper van build that wants reliable house-battery charging, or a cabin or trailer at a remote site running on stored power. At 190 watts, it's a strong single-panel foundation that can offset a good chunk of daily use for a modest bank, and you can grow the system later by adding compatible panels to the controller as your needs change. The panel measures about 55.8 by 28.0 by 0.6 inches and weighs 23.8 pounds, so it's a straightforward install for most roofs with a second set of hands.

Go Power stands behind the OBSIDIAN panel with a 25-year power output warranty, a sign of how long they expect it to keep producing. Solar rewards you a little every sunny day, and a matched kit like the KIT1056 gets you there without the headache of piecing parts together and hoping. Mount the panel, wire it to the controller, connect the controller to your bank, and you've got a quiet, dependable charging system that just keeps working season after season.

Treat this kit as a starting point you can grow from. A single 190-watt panel with a good MPPT controller does real work for a modest house bank, and because the connectors and controller follow common standards, expanding later is simple. When your needs change, you can add another compatible panel, increase your battery capacity, or add a monitor to see exactly what you're collecting each day. Building on a matched, proven base means those future upgrades slot in cleanly rather than sending you back to square one.